Gustavo Garcia Jr
El Paso
Summary
With a proven track record at OBR cooling towers, I excel in team collaboration and equipment installation.
My adaptability and leadership in managing tower crews, combined with a commitment to OSHA compliance and safety, drive project success and exceed employer expectations.
I'm familiarized with electrical concepts and customer service, providing a good communication and quality work. Since I am capable of speak, write and read english and spanish fluently.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Electricia
DNA Electrical concept
El Paso
08.2024 - Current
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, junction boxes and components in residential and commercial properties.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
Cooling Tower Foreman
OBR Cooling Towers
Phoenix
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by the team at all times.
- Inspect the equipment, tools and PPE of the personal.
- Monitor the progress of the project day by day.
- Conducted on-site inspections to evaluate progress and quality of work performed.
- Monitored inventory levels for materials needed during construction or repair projects.
- Managed day-to-day operations related to tower sites such as access control, security systems.
- Supervised the loading and unloading of material onto trucks at each job site location.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate hazards.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
- Conducted daily site safety analysis meetings, equipment inspections and safety inspections.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding project status updates or changes.
Solar Panel Technician
Erus Energy
El Paso
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Inspected and tested solar panel systems for proper operation.
- Conducted maintenance on solar panel systems, including cleaning panels, replacing parts, and tightening connections.
- Installed new solar panel systems, ensuring the proper placement of components.
- Performed safety checks on all tools and equipment used in the course of work activities.
- Communicated with customers clearly about expected outcomes following installation services provided.
- Installed solar panels safely in extreme hot and cold weather, in confined crawl spaces and on roofs of multi-story buildings.
- Monitored weather conditions during installation processes for potential risks.
- Filled out paperwork associated with each job accurately and completely.
- Created reports detailing installation and repair procedures performed on each job site.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved efficiency measures.
Cooling Tower Technician
Amertech tower services
Shrewsbury
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Inspected and maintained cooling tower components, such as fans, motors, pumps, and heat exchangers.
- Troubleshot issues with the cooling tower systems by using a variety of diagnostic tools.
- Replaced faulty parts in the cooling towers as needed.
- Repaired leaks in pipes, valves, gaskets, and other components of the system.
- Verified electrical connections were secure and properly wired for safe operation.
- Identified and reported abnormalities to supervisor for timely corrective actions.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and control boards
- Osha security for ensure personal
Cooling Tower Carpenter
ICT (International Cooling Towers)
Houston
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Maintained a clean job site at all times by disposing of debris properly after each shift.
Honey Farmer
Ceballos honey farm
El Paso
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Collect honey from panels into special containers.
- Operated tractors and other agricultural equipment to cultivate fields or prepare land for planting.
- Evaluated bees health condition; administered medications when necessary.
Education
GED -
Texas Education Agency
El Paso, TX11.2021
High School Diploma -
COBACH
Guadalupe D.B., Chihuahua, Mx07-2017
Skills
- Bilingual
- Tower Crew Management
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Equipment Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Fall Protection
- Equipment Installation
- Repairs and Troubleshooting
- Confined space policies
- Climbing Abilities
- Rigging Experience
- Emergency Planning
Safety certificates and credentials
- OSHA 10-hr construction
- OSHA 30-hr construction
- Competent person
- Fall protection for industrial construction
- Heavy machine operator certified (fork lift, scissor lift, man lift, bobcat wheel lift)
- Blood borne pathogens for Construction
- TWIC card
- Basic plus
- Elementary CPR
- Fit tested (respiratory protection)
- NFPA 70E (2024) for qualified persons
Timeline
Electricia
DNA Electrical concept
08.2024 - Current
Cooling Tower Foreman
OBR Cooling Towers
05.2023 - 08.2024
Solar Panel Technician
Erus Energy
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cooling Tower Technician
Amertech tower services
10.2021 - 08.2022
Cooling Tower Carpenter
ICT (International Cooling Towers)
10.2018 - 02.2021
Honey Farmer
Ceballos honey farm
03.2017 - 10.2018
GED -
Texas Education Agency
High School Diploma -
COBACH
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