Cesar Hernandez
Hesperia
Summary
Motivated Pipeline Engineering Foreman experienced in managing multinational skilled workforces in underground pipeline construction. Achieved project success through effective planning, safety awareness, and coordination of workers while operating heavy equipment including backhoes and excavators. Focused on delivering quality work through strong leadership, adaptability, and commitment to team collaboration.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operators Engineers
Pasadena
09.2023 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery for construction and excavation projects.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate site operations effectively.
Superintendent
G.J. Gentry General Engineering
Upland
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated with employees, inspectors, and site superintendents for installation of water, sewer, and storm drain mainlines, ensuring compliance with public works standards and facilitating timely project completion.
Superintendent
Steve P. Rados Construction
Santa Ana
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Installation of water, sewer and storm drain mainlines. First project was at the Whittier sewer treatment plant where I had the opportunity to direct the crews in the installation of sodium bisulfate and hypochlorite tanks, lines, pumps and valves. Erect steel beams and roof for the steel canopy to cover the tanks. Run all the heat tracing cables, demo old structures and install all underground utilities. Second project was the installation of 48" and 36" sewer trunk line for the city of San Bernardino. 2 miles of mainline at .27% fall in class c soil. Job also included 4 sewer bypasses, 2 bores to go under an existing channel and busy intersection. Worked with city traffic control department to get full closures on some of the streets. Third project was the Sylmar Ultra Violet Disinfection Plant for LADWP. Installed various sizes water lines from 2" to 124 CML&C pipe. Assisted in the start up process and completed punch list items.
Construction Superintendent
Ortiz Corporation
San Diego
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Managed subcontractors and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily construction activities and supervised job site operations.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
Superintendent
Shimmick Construction
Long Beach
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Installation of water and storm drain main lines. Erosion control. Reroute lines to provide room for future bents and other structures. At this job we had a lot of complications dealing with groundwater, existing gas, petroleum and other utilities that were not on the plans. Digging 20 feet deep using shields and trench plates in between a 20" gas and a homeland security duct bank to avoid cave-ins.
Foreman
PCL Construction Services
San Marcos
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Installation of water and sewer mainlines and services at various sewer treatment plants. Size ranging from 1" to 54" lines. These lines went to different locations such to clarifiers, digesters, basins, pump stations etc. All which were above ground and underground ranging from 2 feet deep to 24 feet deep in depths. Installation of different supports using knee braces, uni struts, hangers, both in stainless steel and galvanized materials. Installation of different chemical tanks. Performing all layout to properly set pipes and tanks to their proper elevations and locations. Installed different types and sizes of pumps. Understand the nature and dangers of the plant's chemical hazards which can affect everyone on site. Perform daily safety inspections on all equipment, rigging and power tools. Performed upgrades to many Waste Water and water Treatment Plants around southern California.
Operator/Foreman of Underground Wet Utilities
S.J. Burkhardt Inc. Co.
Riverside
05.1997 - 06.2007
- Most of the time I spent coordinating 3 different projects at a time. Operating heavy equipment to provide pipelayers with all the proper materials to install water, sewer, and storm drain mainlines and services. Backfilled and compacted trenches. Scheduled city and county inspectors, subcontractors, and workers. Some of the tasks included raising manholes, lowering water and sewer services, grouting storm drain pipelines, manholes, catch basins, doing as-builts, and making sure punch list work was all performed to turn over projects to developers. Ran a variety of heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, end dumps, dump trucks, water trucks, and asphalt grinders.
Construction & Maintenance Worker
City of Riverside Public Works Dept.
Riverside
01.1993 - 04.1997
- Assisted journeyman in the construction of high voltage electric substations. Set concrete forms and steel cages. Installed PVC conduit for electric cables. Also worked in the water department to help install water mainlines and services. Provided maintenance to fire hydrants, check valves, services, and backflow devices. Drove dump trucks with trailer to deliver equipment to job sites.
Education
A. S. degree - General Ed.
Mount San Jacinto Community College
San JacintoC-34 Underground State License - Underground Pipeline
California State License School Board
Riverside, CAG.E.D. -
Riverside Adult School
Riverside, CASkills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction Supervision
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 40 Certification
- Confined space cert
- Trench cert
- Traffic Control Certification
- Sewer plant construction
- Water plant construction
- Residential Projects
- Commercial Projects
- Public Works Projects
- Project Management
- Competent person cert
- Works under pressure
Keyword Summary
A highly motivated and adaptable pipeline engineering foreman/operator/laborer, with extensive hands on experience of controlling multinational skilled workforces in the underground pipeline construction who offers: Project planning, safety awareness, organizing and coordinating workers.
Activities
- I like to spend as much quality time with family
- I will continue improving my skills and education at school
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
International Union of Operators Engineers
09.2023 - Current
Superintendent
G.J. Gentry General Engineering
03.2022 - 03.2023
Superintendent
Steve P. Rados Construction
02.2019 - 03.2022
Construction Superintendent
Ortiz Corporation
06.2016 - 06.2019
Superintendent
Shimmick Construction
01.2013 - 06.2015
Foreman
PCL Construction Services
07.2007 - 01.2013
Operator/Foreman of Underground Wet Utilities
S.J. Burkhardt Inc. Co.
05.1997 - 06.2007
Construction & Maintenance Worker
City of Riverside Public Works Dept.
01.1993 - 04.1997
A. S. degree - General Ed.
Mount San Jacinto Community College
C-34 Underground State License - Underground Pipeline
California State License School Board
G.E.D. -
Riverside Adult School