Ruben Esquivel
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Directional Driller/Foreman
Windsor Underground
Phoenix, AZ
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted job site walkthroughs to identify utility conflicts and optimize project planning.
- Worked closely with owners and supervisors in order to advise on potential hazards and obstacles.
- Provided knowledge on horizontal drilling tools and practices in order to reduce job site hazards and damages.
- Corresponded with Vermeer salesmen to acquire the right additives and chemicals for certain terrain.
- Advised owners on proper time constraints in order to properly bid for contracts.
- Assisted newly trained locators on better practices and ways to promote communication in the drilling process, which is highly important for utility crossings.
- Cleared an extensive backlog and difficult shots within the company, never refusing to complete a shot, regardless of difficulties.
- Diagnosed heavy machinery and conducted on-site repairs when able. If issues were extensive, I would contact mechanics and experienced service techs for scheduling, as well as next steps in troubleshooting.
- Worked with other crews to increase knowledge in other aspects of the company in order to fully complete any aspect of the job, from start to finish.
- Helped with translation between crew members and supervisors.
Directional Driller/Locator/Foreman
Wyyerd Fiber
Surprise, AZ
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Conducted jobsite walkthroughs to identify utility conflicts and optimize project planning.
- Assessed and mitigated safety hazards to ensure worker safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated with inspectors and utility representatives to meet safety standards for drill crossings.
- Led crew(s) of 6 to 11 members as foreman, driller, and restoration lead, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Continuously improved skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Delegated tasks to crew members in order to fulfill the requirements called for in plans and prints
- Facilitated training and mentorship for new workers, enhancing team competency.
- Maintained meticulous organization of company-assigned vehicles and tools, ensuring readiness and efficiency during operations.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to anticipate and overcome challenges on the jobsite.
- Advocated for and enforced rigorous safety standards, fostering a culture of trust and responsibility among team members.
- Promoted a culture of accountability and teamwork, enhancing overall productivity and project outcomes.
Service Liason
Lane Tractor Sales
Sacramento, CA
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Opened and closed mechanic shop and facilities.
- I maintained the premises and 'held down the fort' as the only available employee for weeks at a time.
- Monitored and responded to all communications (email and phone) throughout the workday.
- Maintained and ordered parts for equipment and machinery on a daily basis.
- Fulfilled sales requests with punctuality.
- Recorded and filed purchase orders.
- Submitted and kept track of multiple credit checks at the customer's request.
- Performed quality control for the delivery and presentation of every product.
- Detailed and maintained status quo in cleanliness.
- Organized workload for staff, as well as delegated daily duties.
- Oversaw certain hiring aspects, as well as outlined job requirements for other positions.
- Performed round-the-clock deliveries of products on a 10k trailer.
- Enforced manual inspections on products, and performed final inspections to ensure consistency.
- I took on one-on-one or group conversations regarding products and went over specifications, as each customer is different and requires different tactics to provide support.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to service provisioning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technological Entrepreneurship and Management
Arizona State University
Mesa, AZSkills
- Locating (Falcon and Subsite)
- Operation of heavy equipment (loaders, skid steers, directional drills)
- Mud rotary drilling (preferably directional)
- OSHA 10
- Forklift class IV
- CPR Certified
- Operation of light equipment (jackhammers, power tools, jumping jacks, etc)
- Problem solving, adaptability
- Communication, delegation
- Safety oriented
- Microsoft Office applications
- Job site supervision
- Drilling fluid management
- Advanced drilling techniques
Skills Certifications
- Locating (Falcon and Subsite)
- Operation of Heavy Equipment (Loaders, Skid Steers, Directional Drills)
- Mud Rotary Drilling (preferably directional)
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Class IV
- CPR Certified
- Operation of Light Equipment (Jackhammers, power tools, jumping jacks, etc.)
- Problem Solving/Adaptability
- Communication/Delegation
- Safety Oriented
- Microsoft Office Applications
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Directional Driller/Foreman
Windsor Underground
11.2024 - Current
Directional Driller/Locator/Foreman
Wyyerd Fiber
10.2022 - 07.2024
Service Liason
Lane Tractor Sales
11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Technological Entrepreneurship and Management
Arizona State University
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