Rafael Garza Castillo
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Dedicated and Attentive Foreman and General Foreman with more than 20+ years of experience in Electrical field. With expertise in Reading blueprints, coordinating supplies, understanding project requirements and training new team members. Hardworking and reliable problem-solver with good organizational and communication abilities. Productive individual in inspecting completed work. Always making sure the safety for all my team. Always looking forward in helping others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Field Superintendent
B&E
Ville Platte, Louisiana
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised subcontractor performance, ensuring alignment with project specifications and timelines.
- Inspected completed work to verify adherence to quality standards and project criteria.
- Managed daily site operations, ensuring safety regulation compliance and minimizing risks.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
General Field Superintendent
MMR
Beaumont, Texas
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Participated in weekly meetings with the client's representatives to discuss project status updates.
- Oversaw workflow on job sites and kept projects on schedule.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Managed daily site operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper safety protocols when working at a construction site.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain quality control standards.
- Supervised subcontractor performance and adherence to project specifications.
- Coordinated material deliveries to optimize workflow and project timelines.
- Facilitated communication between teams to resolve issues promptly.
General Foreman
Ardent
Borger, Texas
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures.
- Supplied teams with materials, tools, and plans, ensuring timely project completion.
- Performed job safety analysis on a daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers at job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Updated superintendent on project status, identifying potential issues to prevent work delays.
- Conducted final walkthroughs at job sites, confirming project completion and adherence to standards.
Foreman Electrician
Ardent
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Reviewed project details to ensure selection of appropriate materials and equipment for job sites.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Conducted daily meetings to address safety issues, review project status, and promote team development.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Electrical Leadman
RCC ELECTRIC
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Assembled, installed, tested and maintained electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Installed cabinets and panels according to design plans and specifications.
- Installing 4" Rigid conduit for lights and Instruments
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Foreman Electrician
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Analyzed blueprints to determine where to run wires, install electrical outlets and connect wires to central circuit panels.
- Installing 4" Rigid conduit for heat trace trunk lines from panels to instruments
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and roofs to install electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Wire pulling and Terminating
Foreman Electrician
Zachry Industrial
02.2016 - 12.2018
- Installing cable tray and conduit for lights ,instruments and j-boxes.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring and equipment.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Pulled electrical wire and terminated connections at panels to ensure proper functionality.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers and service panels.
Journeyman Electrician
Bectel Electric
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Completed termination, and underground work.
- Interpreted blueprints and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
- Installed electrical conduit for lighting and transformers to ensure proper wiring.
- Wire pulling.
- Wearing proper P.P.E at all times and always being 100% alert.
Skills
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Electrical Installations
- Refinery Operations
- Quality Control
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Job Planning
- Operations Processes
- Staff Supervision
- Leading Teams
- Critical Thinking
- Dedicated Work Ethic
Timeline
General Field Superintendent
B&E
01.2025 - Current
General Field Superintendent
MMR
09.2023 - 11.2024
General Foreman
Ardent
10.2022 - 03.2023
Foreman Electrician
Ardent
01.2021 - 09.2022
Electrical Leadman
RCC ELECTRIC
02.2020 - 12.2020
Foreman Electrician
MEITEC Electrical And Instrumentation
01.2019 - 01.2020
Foreman Electrician
Zachry Industrial
02.2016 - 12.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Bectel Electric
03.2013 - 01.2016