Ruben Felix
Summary
Lay Down General Foreman with Bechtel, skilled in safety compliance and workflow optimization. Proven track record in enhancing site operations and ensuring material coordination. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining high safety standards, contributing to successful project execution and a secure work environment.
Proficient team leader experienced in managing crews to accomplish demanding, deadline-oriented work. Skilled in assigning jobs, coordinating schedules, managing resources, multitasker and problem-solver.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lay Down General Forman
Bechtel
Thacker Pass, US
10.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations at lay down site to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with foreman to delegate crew activities and schedules to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Conducted site inspections to identify potential issues and implement solutions promptly.
- Enforced safety measures to uphold Bechtel's high standards of construction work.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Communicated regularly with foreman about changes in scope or schedule.
- Collaborated with General Foreman and supervisors on R.O.S. date modifications when necessary.
- Scheduled repairs on forklifts and yard dogs used at site.
- Coordinated materials from procurement to the job site for the craft and subcontractors.
Education
Journeyman - Ironworkers Apprenticeship
Ironworkers Local 229
San Diego, US 03.2002 - 11.2024
Skills
- Site awareness
- Safety compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Material coordination
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership development
- Construction background
Lay down experience
- 02’ - 04’ Petco Park, San Diego CA /Apprentice / unloading, structural steel and stadium equipment
- 04’ - 05’ Otay Mesa Power Plant, San Diego /Journeyman / structural steel lay down
- 06’ - 07’ Hard Rock Cafe Casino, Las Vegas /Foreman / rebar column yard
- 12’ - 13’ Harris Casino, San Diego /Journeyman / rebar column yard
- 15’ - 17’ MK20 Facebook, Menlo Park /Foreman / structural steel lay down and detail gang
- 18’ - 20’ Sol Orchard Solar Plant, El Centro /Foreman / lay down and fabrication
- 20’ - 22’ Snap Dragon Stadium, San Diego /Journeyman, structural steel lay down
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lay Down General Forman
Bechtel
10.2025 - Current
Journeyman - Ironworkers Apprenticeship
Ironworkers Local 229
03.2002 - 11.2024