Ruben Bustos
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Construction Observer with Amentum, skilled in quality control and hazard identification. Proven ability to enhance safety and efficiency through effective surveillance and personnel monitoring. Recognized for maintaining high standards in construction oversight and fostering team collaboration to resolve issues proactively. Committed to ensuring secure and compliant work environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Observer
Amentum
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2026 - Current
- Ensured continuous observation and physical control of construction workers to uphold safety and compliance.
- Oversaw special construction items and equipment to ensure proper usage and adherence to project specifications.
- Identified deviations from project specifications promptly during inspections. so they can be corrected before they cause major issues.
- Maintained quality control by verifying materials, workmanship, and installation methods to meet project standards.
- Support safety by spotting potential hazards and ensuring safe work practices
Escort Labor
Intrepid RMS
Muaffaq Salti Airbase
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Make contact with LN/OCN personnel at designated entry facility after they are processed for entry and receive work badges.
- Conducted daily surveillance, observed, and reported any unusual activities to the Site Manager.
- Facilitated safe transport of LN/OCN personnel between various site locations. until daily work is completed too and from different site areas.
- Maintain daily security logs of all workers entering and exiting the worksite.
Escort Labor
Caddell Construction
Mexico City
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Escort un-cleared third country nationals through sensitive areas of the project.
- Monitor and escort secure cargo while in transit.
- Provide access control to the project.
- Provide control of secure equipment and materials, detect unauthorized material with use of x-ray machine.
- Monitor uncleared workers in a restricted area and facilities at all times.
Armed Guard
Torres AES
Kosovo, Camp Bondsteel
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted inspections of personnel and vehicles using ion scanners, ray machines, under vehicle mirroring, metal detectors, and handheld wands to uphold security standards.
- Control personnel and vehicle entry and exit of entry control point.
- Monitored uncleared workers in restricted area to enhance security compliance.
- Escorted personnel to authorized areas on military installation, ensuring accurate badge control data management.
- Performed rover patrols to maintain safety and security standards. and fixed site tower guard operations.
Force Protection Officer
Triple Canopy
Kuwait, Camp Arifjan
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Monitored uncleared workers in restricted areas, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Controlled personnel and vehicle entry and exit at Entry Control Point, maintaining secure access.
- Inspected personnel and vehicles using systems such as Ion Scanner, Back Scatter, and X-ray machine to enhance security measures.
- Ensured security on flight line by monitoring access points and personnel. entering the airfield compound.
- Maintain badge log ins., journals and computer log ins at fixed site post.
- Tower Guard Duties and Fix site guard operations.
Armed Guard/ Static Guard /Nato Base
Torres AES
Kosovo, Camp Bondsteel
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Conducted roving patrols and fixed site guard operations to ensure security compliance.
- Screened visitors using industry technology with hand wand detector and under vehicle mirroring for enhanced safety.
- Inspect all deliveries and vehicles and convoys entering and departing designated Entry Control Points.
- Escorted personnel to secure areas, ensuring compliance with security protocols. and maintain badge control login information in high level security control.
- Perform physical security checks on fixed site compound.
- Monitored uncleared workers in restricted areas and facilities to maintain security integrity.
Skills
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Site inspections
- Quality control
- Quality assessments
- Equipment oversight
- Construction monitoring
- Project oversight
- Access control
- Reporting procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Personnel oversight
TRAINING:
- Commendation: Bronze Star Medal
- Flightline Driver Trainer (MSAB)
Timeline
Construction Observer
Amentum
01.2026 - Current
Escort Labor
Intrepid RMS
09.2023 - 12.2025
Escort Labor
Caddell Construction
01.2021 - 04.2022
Armed Guard
Torres AES
10.2020 - 12.2020
Force Protection Officer
Triple Canopy
01.2016 - 07.2019
Armed Guard/ Static Guard /Nato Base
Torres AES
10.2015 - 01.2016