Victor Cruz
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable leader with a record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Expert in tackling problems head-on, and maintaining strict standards. Well-versed in project planning and inspections. Proficient in training, guiding, and motivating employees, managing safety standards, and achieving demanding targets. OSHA-certified, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, crew supervision, and safety protocol adherence. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving, ensuring projects are completed on time.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
EPI POWER
DesMoines, IA
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented job plans for construction projects.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction including scheduling personnel and supplies as needed.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Performed inspections of completed work prior to acceptance by client or owner representative.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients or owners representatives related to project status or progress.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project before beginning work.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Journeyman Electrician
GA West
Creola, AL
05.2020 - 02.2023
- Used hand tools such as drills, saws, wire strippers, and crimpers to complete tasks.
- Identified system malfunctions and performed repairs as needed.
- Tested continuity of circuits using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters.
- Conducted tests on electrical components, circuits, and systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Read blueprints or schematic diagrams to determine the layout of a particular job site.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while working with live wires.
- Resolved customer complaints through effective problem-solving techniques.
- Adhered to local building codes when installing new electrical systems.
- Instructed apprentices on proper installation techniques for various electrical components.
- Planned new installations by studying drawings, technical manuals, and other documents.
- Maintained records of work performed for future reference purposes.
- Performed maintenance on existing electrical wiring and equipment.
- Replaced faulty switches, outlets, circuit breakers when necessary.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components to form circuits.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
- Assembled and installed physical structures, electrical wiring, and electronic components.
- Reviewed diagrams and relevant codes to complete tasks safely and accurately.
- Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
- Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.
- Troubleshot issues and developed effective solutions.
- Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
- Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
- Constructed and installed electrical wiring and electronic components and maintained equipment.
- Installed motor feeders and made standard motor connections.
- Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
- Installed conduit systems, various lighting systems, and basic control systems.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
Pipefitter
RCI
Port Arthur, TX
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed pipe assemblies, fittings and valves to complete plumbing systems. CHECK VALVES, INDUSTRIAL
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Identified, removed and replaced worn components to maximize system functionality.
- Cut and hammered pipes to meet design specifications for individual system installations.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
- Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 8 inches in diameter.
- Cut CARBON and STAINLESS pipes with BANDSAW and TORCH to prepare pipes for installation.
- Bored holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.
- Verified and gathered new measurements with TAPE MEASURE to determine proper sizing of piping.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Operated motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements and other facility floors.
Scaffold Leadman
Bechtel
Portland, TX
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Worked efficiently at ground height and at levels as high as 150 feet.
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for 20 different projects.
- Removed and disassembled scaffolding and pieces weighing over 50 pounds at end of each shift or project and loaded all materials into trucks.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Went 8 MONTHS without safety accidents while operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Safely operated power saws, planers, jointers, routers and pneumatic equipment for 8 MONTHS days without accident.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using rulers, pencils, chalk and marking gauges.
- Completed INDUSTRUAL projects by assembling forms and building strong structures.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Selected lumber based on particular species, characteristics, size, applications and applicable adhesives.
- Cut, shaped and smoothed lumber and other materials using HAND SAW and CIRCULAR SAW tools.
- Conducted thorough inspections of project locations to identify code issues and initiate needed repairs or maintenance.
Education
GED -
NORTH RADIERS
Pharr, TX05.2010
Skills
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- Project deadlines
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Replacement and repair work
- Team building
- Fall protection
- Job reporting and documentation
- Supervisory skills
- Site inspections
- Safety practices
- Underground mining
- Crew management
- Tie-off expertise
- Equipment operation
- Supply ordering
- Securing permits
- Blueprint reading
- Electrical controls
- Construction background
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Scaffold erection procedures
- Electrical system installation
- Electrical installation
- Material coordination
- Electrical code
- Field walkdown
- Control systems
- Transformer maintenance
- Punch list management
- Arc flash analysis
- Switchgear maintenance
- Grounding systems
- System troubleshooting
- Motor controls
- Fire alarm systems
- Generator maintenance
- Lockout and tagout
- Inspect job sites
Timeline
General Foreman
EPI POWER
02.2023 - Current
Journeyman Electrician
GA West
05.2020 - 02.2023
Pipefitter
RCI
04.2018 - 02.2020
Scaffold Leadman
Bechtel
07.2015 - 03.2018
GED -
NORTH RADIERS
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