Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Ricardo Rodriguez

El Centro,CA

Summary

Diligent construction team member knowledgeable about organizing supplies, operating equipment and helping skilled workers complete demanding work. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and basic repairs. Team player and clear communicator.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Finisher/Operator Truck Driver

Spencer Construction
06.2023 - Current
  • Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
  • Use power trowels and vibrating screeds to smooth freshly poured concrete
  • Use forklift and skid steer to move any material that is needed.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set up braces and concrete forms
  • Fill out JSA and hold meetings everyday to ensure workers can work safely.

Industrial Mechanic

The Industrial Company
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring optimal functioning and reducing downtime
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis of mechanical issues, utilizing technical knowledge and problem-solving skills
  • Rig equipment with overhead crane with slings that are not damaged
  • Operated and maintained drilling rig equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • Inspected rig equipment and components for safety and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Utilized troubleshooting tools and schematics to identify parts needing repair.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.

Production Associate II

Viridos
08.2020 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for the set-up and takedown of experiments and production runs of various algal production systems
  • Operate Liqo-Flux, which completely removes, replaces, or lowers the concentration of salts or solvents from solutions containing proteins, peptides, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules
  • Assist in operating a 20L centrifuge machine
  • Assure team activities, equipment, and facilities are operated and maintained in a manner consistent with plant production goals and objectives
  • Conducted interviews for new applicants that were interested in the Production Associate positions
  • Required to drive a forklift or equipment needed to achieve necessary project goals
  • Ensure the proper deployment and calibration of the main sensors such as PH, SILK, Dissolved oxygen, and temperature probes
  • Operated an Ozone machine to ensure we were killing all bacteria in our water that we used for projects.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Collected water samples to test alkalinity, hardness, and residual levels.
  • Monitored water production and tested water samples to evaluate quality and safety.

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assured that inmates are searched, clothed, and assigned to cells
  • Supervised inmates on work details both within and outside of the custodial facility
  • Patrolled the internal and external perimeters of the custodial facility, making periodic inspections of conditions
  • Enforced rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmate and visitors
  • Examined mail and packages to be received by inmates
  • Maintained discipline and orderly conduct
  • Prevented, deterred, and stopped fights among inmates, restrained disorderly inmates
  • Used appropriate verbal skills to prevent assault by inmates, and use appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates
  • Investigated and/or handled medical emergencies and disorders
  • Coordinated with custody nurse for the distribution of prescribed medications to inmates
  • Investigated crimes committed within the facility by inmate population, and wrote accurate reports regarding said investigation
  • Operated radios, telephones, and other communication equipment.

Mechanic Helper

The Industrial Company
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Fitted and assisted in fitting valves, couplings, and assemblies to tanks, pumps, and systems, using hand tools
  • Established and completed equipment repairs and preventive maintenance for equipment delivered and received into Fleet Services for calibration and service
  • Gathered tools, assisted in rigging, expedited, performed housekeeping, acted as fire watch as needed, and ensured safety of crew members
  • Assisted in the safety of workers in confined spaces by attending safety classes.

Tile Installer

Advanced Flooring
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Measuring the area that must be tiled or marbled to determine stock requirements
  • Cleaning and leveling the surface area
  • Applying tiling cement and arranging tiles or marble according to design plans
  • Applying tiling grout
  • Cleaning off excess grout and conducting post-installation inspections
  • Cutting tiles and shaping them properly to ensure they fit around tight corners
  • Using power wet saws and tile cutters to cut tiles to specifications for projects.

Industrial Insulator

Brandt Energy Company
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Measuring and cutting insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors
  • Fitting insulation around obstructions, and shaping insulating materials and protective coverings as required
  • Installing sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage
  • Covering, sealing, or finishing insulated surfaces or access holes with covers of metallic or nonmetallic, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic
  • Applying, removing, and repairing insulation, thermal and fire, on industrial and domestic equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as tanks, pipework, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

Industrial Insulator/Scaffold

Liberty Industrial Group
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Installing the type of insulation needed such as Calcium Silicate, Mineral Wool, Foam Glass, Aero Gel
  • Using a man lift, scissor lift, or harness to get to high-obstructed areas
  • Unloading scaffolding equipment on-site
  • Laying planks for workers to walk on
  • Dismantling scaffolding when a project is complete.

Dishwasher/Line Cook

Olive Garden
05.2016 - 06.2017
  • Stored food properly and maintained proper temperatures and conditions as needed
  • Cleaned kitchen and organized cooking utensils
  • Prepared and organized station before the start of service each day
  • Adhered to Food Safety Regulations.

Education

Class A License -

JL Transport At El Centro

High School Diploma -

Calipatria High School
Calipatria, CA
06.2014

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • System Monitoring
  • Calibrating Instruments
  • Machinery Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Forklift Operation
  • Computer Skills
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Concrete Finisher/Operator Truck Driver

Spencer Construction
06.2023 - Current

Industrial Mechanic

The Industrial Company
01.2023 - 06.2023

Correctional Officer

Arizona Department of Corrections
02.2021 - 07.2021

Production Associate II

Viridos
08.2020 - 12.2022

Mechanic Helper

The Industrial Company
01.2020 - 06.2020

Industrial Insulator

Brandt Energy Company
01.2019 - 04.2019

Tile Installer

Advanced Flooring
06.2018 - 12.2019

Industrial Insulator/Scaffold

Liberty Industrial Group
02.2017 - 06.2018

Dishwasher/Line Cook

Olive Garden
05.2016 - 06.2017

Class A License -

JL Transport At El Centro

High School Diploma -

Calipatria High School
Ricardo Rodriguez