Santiago Hernandez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Osmose Utility Services, excelling in crew leadership and effective communication. Proven track record in enhancing team productivity and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in equipment operation and maintenance, with a dedicated work ethic that drives exceptional project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forman
Osmose Utility Services
09.2021 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Performed thorough inspections on the utility poles by sounding and drilling into the wood to check the integrity and remaining life on the pole.
- Collected data on a computer system from the pole marking down the remaining life of the pole and the treatment applied on the wood also marking down what kind of repairs needed to be done to the electrical components and attachments to ensure a safe transfer of electricity.
- Applied wood preservatives used as a remedial treatment for the pole to prolong its time of service.
- Comply with state laws and regulations on the handling and application of wood preservatives.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Field Worker
Primoris Energy Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness required for demanding fieldwork activities such as extended hikes or heavy lifting.
- Operated heavy machinery to transport items to and from locations.
- Improved field productivity by implementing efficient work procedures and time management strategies.
- Installed solar panels on the mechanical racks with a group of 3 men obtaining the title for the most panels installed in one day by a single crew in the entire company being 1100 panels in a 12 hr shift.
Field Worker
HCS Renewable Energy
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Constructed the mechanical system for solar panels.
- Operated heavy machinery to connect all of the components together for a proper operation of the system.
- Hydraulic rigs were used to Huck and Bomb the bolts that hold the metallic pieces together with a hydraulic gun that weighs 30lbs.
- Maintained a strong physical shape to sustain long and heavy shifts with a lot of weight carrying of 50lbs or more.
Crew Leader
Blue Beacon
06.2018 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Power pressure washed semi trucks from the outside focusing on a clean engine bay and axels from grease and the paint from bugs and dirt.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
- Greeted costumers in a professional and educated manner with the services we offered and delivered the requests for the crew to perform.
- Revised the work at the end of every wash to ensure quality and correct any mistakes made.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
El Paso, TXSkills
- Crew leadership
- Effective communication
- Mechanic experience
- Brake repair
- Oil change
- Transmissions
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Equipment repair
- Forklift certified
- Skid steer certified
- laying panels
Timeline
Forman
Osmose Utility Services
09.2021 - Current
Field Worker
Primoris Energy Services
03.2021 - 09.2021
Field Worker
HCS Renewable Energy
08.2020 - 03.2021
Crew Leader
Blue Beacon
06.2018 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
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