Richard Garcia
Lubbock
Summary
Experienced and reliable production operator with a diverse background across manufacturing, specialty flooring, and heating/cooling power plant operations. Skilled in operating complex machinery, maintaining high quality standards, and ensuring efficient workflow in fast-paced environments. Known for a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. Committed to safety, teamwork, and consistent performance, delivering results that support operational goals and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Forman
Restoration Lifestyle
Lubbock
07.2023 - Current
- Supervise and manage crews across multiple job sites, ensuring projects were completed on time and to quality standards.
- Coordinate daily schedules, manpower, and job assignments.
- Plan and execute project timelines, materials, and work flow from start to completion.
- Providing hands on support with installation, repairs, and finishing specialty flooring systems.
- Train and mentor crew members on techniques, equipment and standards.
- Develop and maintain work schedules for crews and subcontractors.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with management and customers.
- Prepare cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment.
Specialty Flooring Crew Cheif
Carpet Tech
Lubbock
12.2020 - 07.2023
- Operated and maintained flooring equipment such as grinders, sanders, buffers, and polishing machines.
- Installed and applied specialty flooring systems including epoxy coatings, hardwood re-finish, and polish concrete.
- Mixed and applied epoxy coating and sealants.
- Performed detailed surface preparation and finishing processes to ensure high quality, durable results.
DEF Production Operator
Quality DEF
Slaton
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated Class A commercial vehicles (18 wheelers) to transport Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), performing safe loading, unloading, and delivery in compliance with DOT and safety standards
- Designed and managed an assembly line for efficient bulk shipping processes.
- Connected and operated transfer systems (hoses, pumps, valves) to move product between rail cars and storage tanks.
- Maintained accurate production logs, batched records and inventory documentation.
- Performed routine quality checks in testing to verify purity and proper DEF composition.
- Measured, mixed and processed raw materials (UREA) in accordance with quality and safety standards.
- Operated and monitored equipment used in the production and blending of Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
Control Room Operator
Texas Tech Heating and Cooling Power Plant
Lubbock
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Communicated with field technicians and maintenance teams to address issues and implement solutions.
- Managed control room operations, monitoring HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Diagnosed and preformed repairs on valves, pumps and cooling towers to maintain system efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance for mechanical equipment.
- Identified, troubleshot, and responded to system irregularities to maintain continuous operations.
- Monitored and analyzed system parameters, including pressures, temperatures every 3 hours for overall performance.
- Operated and managed large scale HVAC systems, including 3000 ton chillers and 400lb boilers, supporting critical facility operations.
- Performed system start ups, shut downs, and cold starts in accordance with safety and operational procedures.
Farm Hand
Billy Weaver
Lubbock
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Executed planting and harvesting operations using farm machinery effectively.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine optimal planting times.
- Maintained irrigation systems, ensuring adequate water supply for crops.
- Assisted in soil preparation by tilling and plowing fields before planting.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to uphold operational standards.
- Maintained and repaired John Deere tractors and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to help workflow processes on the farm.
- Ensured adherence to safety regulations throughout all farm operations.
- Managed cleanliness and organization of work areas and storage facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Acuff05-2015
Skills
- HVAC Certified Universal
- Bilingual
- Fork Lift Certified
- Facility management
- Maintenance oversight
- Environmental controls
- Project coordination
- Mechanical systems
- Epoxy installation
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Energy management
- Plumbing systems
- Project Scheduling
- Budgeting and cost control
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
HVAC Universal Certification
Timeline
Forman
Restoration Lifestyle
07.2023 - Current
Specialty Flooring Crew Cheif
Carpet Tech
12.2020 - 07.2023
DEF Production Operator
Quality DEF
12.2018 - 11.2020
Control Room Operator
Texas Tech Heating and Cooling Power Plant
08.2016 - 11.2018
Farm Hand
Billy Weaver
01.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School