RICARDO ZAMORA
Texas City,TX
Summary
Highly skilled Pile Driver/Welder with expertise in marine construction and welding processes. Demonstrated ability to ensure code compliance and provide technical guidance. Proficient in operating heavy equipment and conducting load calculations. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, with a focus on worksite safety and attention to detail. Reliable and dedicated individual with strong sense of responsibility and punctuality. Positive, reliable, and adaptable, with solid foundation in team leadership and problem-solving. Possesses practical knowledge of safety protocols and quality control, paired with strong organizational and communication skills. Aimed at driving team efficiency and project success through effective coordination and resource management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pile Driver Leadman
Russell Marine Llc
10.2025 - Current
- Direct daily operations, assign tasks to pile driver workers and welders, and ensure projects follow blueprints and structural specifications.
- Oversee the setup, assembly, and dismantling of cranes, hammers, leads, and hoisting equipment.
- Plan, guide and coordinate the movement of heavy steel, concrete, or wood pilings using slings, spreader bars, and multi-part load blocks.
- Utilize standard hand and radio signals to communicate with the crane/pile operator for smooth and safe load placement.
Pile Driver/Welder
Russell Marine Llc
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of piling projects, contributing to successful completion within timelines.
- Work in machine cabs using pedals and levers to rig, hoist, and guide piles into place. Operate power hammers, hydraulic impact hammers, and vibratory hammers
- Review blueprints and project specifications to position piling leads accurately. Install matting, clear land, and establish foundation alignments
- Align, set, and drive steel pilings into the earth or bedrock. Weld steel extensions onto driven piles to reach necessary structural depth.
- Perform vertical, overhead, and horizontal welding. Cut metal sheeting and piles using oxy-acetylene torches or carbon arc.
- Specialized in welding steel piles and structural components used in foundation work, particularly for large construction projects like bridges, piers, and buildings.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to varying job site conditions, implementing alternative piling methods when necessary.
Welder
Russell Marine LLC
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided technical guidance on welding processes to ensure code compliance.
- Welded parts together using welding machines or oxy-acetylene torches.
- Followed instructions given by supervisors regarding the use of protective clothing and other safety measures when working with hazardous materials.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate and repair marine structures efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise welds on complex components.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency while reducing material waste.
Welder
Travis Body & Trailer
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding.
- Proficiency in using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Adept at using flux core wire feed welding systems for joining aluminum pieces together.
- Highly experienced in performing repairs on aluminum structures, tanks, containers and frames.
- Hands-on experience in fabricating aluminum sheets into desired shapes per customer specifications efficiently.
Ranch Hand
3b feed store
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed general ranch maintenance duties, including fencing repair, installation, irrigation systems maintenance, equipment operation, repair, and facility upkeep.
- Fixed animal shelters, pens, and enclosures to keep animals safe.
- Administered medication, vaccinations and wormers to livestock.
- Assisted in the preparation of hay bales for storage during winter months.
- Operated and maintained farm equipment such as tractors and balers.
- Proficiently operated tractors, ATVs, forklifts and other heavy machinery for various ranch operations.
- Monitored and managed the water supply for livestock.
- Helped ranch staff maintain gates, fences, and drainage systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in feeding, vaccinating, branding, castrating, dehorning, calving and weaning of cattle.
Education
Welding Certificate -
Tulsa Welding School
Houston, TX09-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Hope high school
Port lavaca, TX12-2017
Skills
- Construction safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- Site preparation
- Cost estimation
- Permit acquisition
- Environmental compliance
- Load calculations
- Structural engineering
- Rigging
- Sheet piling
- Marine construction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Job site cleanup
- Worksite safety
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Power tool operation
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Punctual and reliable
- Safety protocols
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pile Driver Leadman
Russell Marine Llc
10.2025 - Current
Pile Driver/Welder
Russell Marine Llc
02.2025 - 10.2025
Welder
Russell Marine LLC
12.2023 - 02.2025
Welder
Travis Body & Trailer
07.2023 - 12.2023
Ranch Hand
3b feed store
11.2022 - 07.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Hope high school
Welding Certificate -
Tulsa Welding School