Raul Garcia
Baytown,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Focused and methodical coatings foreman offering expertise in inspecting, testing and quality monitoring of coatings materials. Demonstrated success in upholding standards, monitoring safety and promoting production excellence. Experienced in producing detailed reports and maintaining thorough records.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coatings Supervisor
Performance Insulation Contractors
Pasadena, TX
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring team met critical deadlines.
- Improved team productivity by implementing structured workflows.
- Coordinated schedules for efficient resource allocation.
- Enhanced team communication through regular meetings and feedback sessions.
- Monitored performance to identify areas for improvement and provide training.
- Encouraged innovation by supporting creative problem-solving among team members.
- Resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive team dynamic.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure high standards.
- Improved efficiency with streamlined processes.
- Managed team projects, meeting all objectives within set timelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Increased employee engagement by recognizing and rewarding achievements.
Coating Supervisor
Saulsbury Industries
Port Arthur, TX
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated team activities to achieve operational goals.
- Improved team productivity by implementing structured workflows.
- Oversaw staff training for consistent quality in service delivery.
- Enhanced team collaboration with regular meetings and feedback sessions.
- Enhanced efficiency by delegating tasks according to team strengths.
Coating Foreman
BrandSafway
Fort Dodge, IA
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised a team of coating technicians to ensure production goals were met.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed and enforced.
- Monitored the quality of coatings applied to products and completed corrective action as necessary.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment and ensured proper calibration of instruments used in coating process.
- Maintained records of raw materials, finished goods, and scrap material related to the coating process.
- Ordered supplies for the coating department when needed.
- Troubleshot problems with the coating process, identified solutions, and implemented them quickly.
- Developed processes for improving efficiency in the coating area while maintaining quality standards.
- Trained new employees in proper operation of the various types of machines used in the coating process.
- Reviewed customer drawings to determine appropriate coatings to be applied per customer requirements.
- Worked closely with vendors to evaluate new technologies or techniques related to coatings processes.
- Organized daily work schedules based on customer orders and production needs.
Coating Inspector
Painting Professional
Baytown, TX
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Inspected coatings on pipe and structural steel, verifying compliance with industry standards.
- Verified coating thickness using ultrasonic gauges and holiday detectors.
- Monitored surface preparation for proper cleaning prior to applying coatings.
- Performed visual inspections of coated surfaces for holidays, pinholes and other imperfections.
- Measured dry film thickness before and after curing of the applied coating materials.
- Analyzed substrate conditions to determine appropriate coating systems for application.
- Assisted in developing specifications for coating projects based on client requirements.
- Utilized a variety of specialized tools such as wet and dry film thickness gages, dewpoint meters, Elcometers., during inspections.
- Used tools and gauges to conduct physical and visual inspections.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Selected samples for use as test models.
Coating Applicator
Brock Services
Pasadena, TX
07.2013 - 06.2019
- Prepared surfaces for coating application by cleaning, sanding and removing corrosion.
- Mixed and blended coating materials according to manufacturer specifications.
- Applied protective coatings to a variety of substrates using various methods such as spraying, dipping and brushing.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, holidays and drips.
- Operated spray equipment to apply primers, sealants, enamels and other finishes.
- Performed touch-up work on coated products to ensure uniformity in appearance.
- Ensured that safety protocols were adhered to at all times during the coating process.
- Followed written instructions carefully when preparing surfaces for coating applications.
Coatings Helper
Brand Energy Solutions
Pasadena, TX
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Assisted painters with prepping surfaces by sanding, taping, and covering areas to be painted.
- Mixed paint to ensure desired color and texture was achieved.
- Cleaned up after painting projects were completed by disposing of old paint cans, wiping down surfaces, and removing tape.
- Carried tools and equipment between job sites as needed.
- Applied primer and sealer coats before applying the final layer of paint.
Education
Nccer - Construction Site Management Safety
Saftey Advantage
Channelview, TX08.2018
GED -
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales, FL08.2003
Skills
- Safety Management
- Strategy Development
- Equipment Operation
- Staff Supervision
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Documentation and Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Safety Procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance Controls
Certification
nccer for coatings
construction manegment certificate
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Coatings Supervisor
Performance Insulation Contractors
09.2024 - 01.2025
Coating Supervisor
Saulsbury Industries
03.2024 - 08.2024
Coating Foreman
BrandSafway
06.2021 - 02.2024
Coating Inspector
Painting Professional
08.2019 - 07.2021
Coating Applicator
Brock Services
07.2013 - 06.2019
Coatings Helper
Brand Energy Solutions
07.2008 - 05.2013
GED -
Lake Wales Senior High School
Nccer - Construction Site Management Safety
Saftey Advantage