Diego Valdez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Self motivated,determined,dependable,good mechanic skills, motivated to learn new trades and skills, intrestead in growing in my career and fostering leadership capabilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dredge Operator
Weeks Marine
02.2022 - Current
- Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and responded accordingly.
- Maintained maximum feed rates to processing plant by monitoring and adjusting density and flow meters.
- Conducted shift safety inspections to achieve proper systems functioning.
- Performed routine inspections and assisted in preventive maintenance on dredge related equipment and reported defects to supervisors.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Kept dredge supplied with adequate tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment.
- Maintained clean job site, secured tools and equipment and eliminated potential environmental hazards.
- Kept moving parts on dredge lubricated.
- Directed or assisted workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore and pumping water from pontoons.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Moved levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps and to control rotation of cutterheads.
Captain/dredge operator
Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Making sure the project is running smooth staying on top on what has to be done making sure dredge is making progress, know that everyone has what they need to keep making project deadlines, gathering supply needed
Captain/ Dredge operator
Eagle Dredging
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Moved levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps and to control rotation of cutterheads.
- Analyzed production area for changes in material quantities and corrected problems quickly to avoid delays.
- Directed or assisted workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore and pumping water from pontoons.
- Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and responded accordingly.
- Kept dredge supplied with adequate tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment.
- Pumped water to clear machinery pipelines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
Dredge Operator
T.W. Laquay
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and responded accordingly.
- Maintained maximum feed rates to processing plant by monitoring and adjusting density and flow meters.
- Conducted shift safety inspections to achieve proper systems functioning.
Deckhand/mate/boat Operator/dredge Operator
Orion Marine Group
06.2011 - 10.2019
- Directed and coordinated crew members and workers and maintained strict operational schedules and profit targets.
- Maintained boat logs and oversaw cargo storage on or below decks, securing items and protecting products from damage or loss.
- Protected ship and personnel by signaling passing vessels with flashing lights, flags, radios and whistles.
- Towed and maneuvered vessels in harbors and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Verified hydraulic fluid, air pressure and oxygen levels to check on systems operations.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, lighthouses and buoys to make safe and accurate operational decisions.
- Operated dredges to excavate sand and gravel from lake bottoms.
- Kept dredge supplied with adequate tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment.
- Maintained clean job site, secured tools and equipment and eliminated potential environmental hazards.
- Pumped water to clear machinery pipelines.
- Performed routine inspections and assisted in preventive maintenance on dredge related equipment and reported defects to supervisors.
- Detected safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and responded accordingly.
- Kept moving parts on dredge lubricated.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Moved levers to position dredges for excavation, to engage hydraulic pumps and to control rotation of cutterheads.
- Maintained maximum feed rates to processing plant by monitoring and adjusting density and flow meters.
- Conducted shift safety inspections to achieve proper systems functioning.
- Directed or assisted workers placing shore anchors and cables, laying additional pipes from dredges to shore and pumping water from pontoons.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Repaired, maintained and cleaned 1000 square feet of decking.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment
- Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches
- Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
- Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
- Inspected and tested safety equipment and emergency response systems.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
Education
Diploma -
JNRHS
McAllen, TX05.2011
Skills
- Mechanic Experience Mechanical Knowledge
- Microsoft office Management
- Basic Tools
- Complex Problem solving
- Work Orders
- Machine Operations
- Cutting Torches
- Critical Thinking
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Meetings
- Basic Repairs
- Hydraulic Pumps
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Dredge Operator
Weeks Marine
02.2022 - Current
Captain/dredge operator
Magnolia Dredge & Dock, LLC
12.2021 - 01.2022
Captain/ Dredge operator
Eagle Dredging
02.2021 - 12.2021
Dredge Operator
T.W. Laquay
10.2019 - 02.2021
Deckhand/mate/boat Operator/dredge Operator
Orion Marine Group
06.2011 - 10.2019
Diploma -
JNRHS
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