Ricardo Musquiz Jr
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Quality-driven General Foreman with success in managing simultaneous jobs with budgets . Hardworking and well-organized with thorough approach and uncompromising commitment to quality. Seasoned professional bringing years of comprehensive experience leading work crews and effectively completing wide variety of residential construction projects .
Tenured refinery professional with 18+ years of experience of working with supervisory personnel,owners, and contractors to discuss and complete projects plans. Strives to build strong relationships with site personnel and upper management . Committed to maintain a safe and oriented work environment at all times.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger
Northstar
Colorado City, TX
03.2026 - Current
- Operated rigging equipment adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
- Assisted in lifting, positioning, and securing loads for various projects.
- Conducted routine inspections of rigging tools to ensure compliance and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize lifting techniques and improve workflow efficiency.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Maintained precise records of all rigging equipment used on projects, ensuring accurate inventory management and timely replacements when necessary.
- Maintained rigging equipment to highest standards, ensuring operational readiness.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
Safety Lead/General Foreman/Foreman/boilermaker/W
Wyatt Field Service
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2014 - 02.2026
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Safety makes sure personal follows safety requirements.
- Makes sure they have the required PPE,
- Evaluate permits and JSA according to job scope
- Safety Lead conducts safety meeting at any given time.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
Lead Boilermaker
Cat Spec LTD, Stronghold,ETS
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
Tower Field Formen/Tower Mech/boilermaker
Sulzer Chemtech
Humble, TX
05.2008 - 05.2014
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
- Removed and replaced components of towers/drums equipment to remedy malfunction.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Coordinated with personnel to obtain permits and clearances for projects.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lamesa High School
Lamesa, TX05-1984
Skills
- OSHA Compliance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Employee Training
- General Housekeeping
- Site Inspection
- Production Optimization
- Schedule Determination
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Operations Processes
- Shift Coverage
- Fall Protection
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Job Planning
Timeline
Rigger
Northstar
03.2026 - Current
Lead Boilermaker
Cat Spec LTD, Stronghold,ETS
04.2022 - 06.2022
Safety Lead/General Foreman/Foreman/boilermaker/W
Wyatt Field Service
01.2014 - 02.2026
Tower Field Formen/Tower Mech/boilermaker
Sulzer Chemtech
05.2008 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Lamesa High School