Javier Rios
Waterloo,Ontario
Summary
Industrial Electrical Engineer Degree - National Autonomous University of Honduras 3 years of experience in APQP and Quality in automobile industry 7 years of experience in building maintenance and civil construction Strong background in implementations for new projects Customer oriented and Strong team player Seasoned Construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. Competent in team, budget and schedule oversight. Develops scopes, checks field activities, and updates clients. Hands-on Site Manager with 5 years of construction industry expertise. Proven capability leading teams of up to 35 workers. Mastery in budgeting, quality control, and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors. Hardworking Site Supervisor knowledgeable about maintenance and construction operations. Versed in project, team and inventory management. Streamlines workflow and optimizes processes for maximum productivity. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Site Supervisor
WoodHouse Group
09.2022 - Current
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Enhanced communication between construction management and personnel to facilitate smooth project completion.
- Developed detailed progress reports for upper management, highlighting successes and outlining areas needing improvement.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders for seamless coordination of complex projects.
- Served as point of contact for clients to deliver information on work progress and resolve on-site technical problems.
- Assisted in estimating costs for bid proposals while considering labor requirements, materials sourcing options, equipment needs, permit fees among other factors.
- Actively communicated with crew and responded effectively to all questions, helping to build positive working environment for all.
- Enhanced subcontractor performance through regular meetings focused on scope alignment, schedule adherence, and quality control measures.
- Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
- Managed subcontractor personnel activity and team resources to meet all project requirements.
- Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication throughout project duration.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
Owner
3Dem3ntions Renovations Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Area in expertise in the last two years are, Kitchen Renovations which include replacement or repair of cabinet, counters, backsplash tiles, paint and more
- Bathroom Renovations which include replacement or repair od vanities, closets, tiles installations, paint
- Full basement renovations which include installations of framing, insulations, drywall, ceiling, flooring, kitchen, bathroom, paint
- Deck and fences constructions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
R&D Team, Engineering Technician
Skyjack Inc. Plant 2
03.2019 - 12.2019
- My responsibilities included but not restricted to the below for – Tele handlers, Booms, DC Electric Scissors, Rough Terrain Scissors Support testing – Stability testing, Dynamic testing, Performance Testing Support for certification with notifying bodies (CE, AS, KC and ANSI) Work on – mules, prototypes, pre-production machines Assist engineers with testing of different parameters – speeds, braking distance, grade ability, cycle test, battery test Assist testing associated with – electric aspects (CAN BUS), thermocouples, pressure transducers, load cells, angle sensors, accelerometer, string pot, etc
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Enhanced equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Contributed to development of preventive maintenance schedules, leading to decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
Electrical Assembler
Skyjack Inc. Plant 2
09.2017 - 03.2019
- My responsibilities included but not restricted to the below for – MEWP booms (SJ85 / SJ86 / SJ82) Electrical wiring of harness – at control box, base machine and boom platform Installation of batteries, generator units, etc Quality Inspection – End of line quality inspection Quality checks and re-works for – machine functions Completed process check sheets – verified on random units if the process was carried out as intended Conducted 5S as required at the work station / line
General Assembler
Skyjack Inc. Plant 1
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsibilities included but not restricted to below for – DC Electric Scissor (SJ4726/SJ4732/SJ4740) Make sub-assemblies to drawings and specifications
- (brakes, scissor stack, manifolds, wheel motors) Installation of hydraulic hoses, lift cylinder, manifold, etc Used both – machine powered tools and hand powered tools for assembly Perform routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes
- Fasten parts together using bolting and riveting equipment or other fastening and joining techniques
- Perform quality checks as required – end of line testing Complete SPC charts and flow sheets.
Machine Operator
Northfield Metal Products
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Temporary contract opportunity, responsibilities for the company were: Operator of injection machine for plastic parts (executive chairs)
- Support Quality department for rejects parts from customer Check for quality defects and reworks units when needed
Maintenance Manager
ELEKTRA Group
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Responsibilities mainly included – overseeing new store development, maintenance of existing stores/buildings and renovation of existing stores In implementation area I was responsible of coordinating bidding process for construction and remodeling of new facilities including civil works, electrical installations, controlled environment, security systems, fire protection systems, network infrastructure
- Control Project - budgets, progress, quality and implementation Leading work groups of up to 30 people Preparation of maintenance procedures manuals (preventive and corrective maintenance) for facilities systems like emergency generators, air conditioners, high and low voltage systems, security and fire alarms systems, video and camera systems, uninterrupted power supply
- Develop and administer annual budgets for maintenance and project department – for 40 Bank Agencies, 8 appliance stores, Banco Azteca Corporate offices, in total of 140 buildings, all delivered on time and with expected construction quality and maintenance of building’s painting, roof maintenance, plumbing, carpentry and locksmith works, electrical works, environmental conditions, emergency generators, network infrastructure.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Led successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of parts and services, maintaining strong working relationships.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Advanced Quality Engineer
LEAR CORPORATION
01.2003 - 01.2006
- APQP Engineer, responsible for supervising the build different vehicle line electrical harnesses at Lean manufacturing facilities with following duties Leading APQP work groups of 20 people Complete and update work Progress reports Training for manufacturing supervisors for production lanes Trained auditors for – quality, fixing issues from customers, reworks and oversee production Planning start-up of production for Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and Hyundai Planning for model/year engineering changes Validation of electrical and electronic equipment for harnesses production Validation and calibration of measuring equipment ECN´s implementation and Implementation of quality system to shipment Elaboration of visual aids for CTQ´s (critical to quality) to line auditors Electrical testing auditing for harnesses before shipping Random review of quality before shipping – maintained and worked on daily/weekly/monthly reports Elaboration of reworks procedures according to customer issues in team with QE Implementation of log books for learned lessons of customer issues Reading and interpretation of production drawings.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance during managed projects.
- Developed action plan for company certification using ISO 9000 standard knowledge.
- Contributed to R&D projects by providing input on manufacturability, quality requirements, and feasibility studies supporting the successful transition from concept to production.
- Reduced production defects by designing and executing comprehensive quality control processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Construction Superintendent Certification
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12.2024
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
National Autonomous University of Honduras
Honduras06.2003
Skills
- MS Office abilities coupled with Project management software (Microsoft Project)
- AUTOCAD 2D and SolidWorks
- License for – Forklift, Cranes, Tele handlers, Booms (PAL / IPAF certified)
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Site Safety Management
- Materials Procurement
- Blueprint Reading
- Management
- Cost Control
- Conflict Mediation
- Site Safety
- Team Supervision
- Negotiation
- Facility Inspection
- Security management
- Building Codes
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Site Supervisor
WoodHouse Group
09.2022 - Current
Owner
3Dem3ntions Renovations Inc.
01.2020 - 11.2022
R&D Team, Engineering Technician
Skyjack Inc. Plant 2
03.2019 - 12.2019
Electrical Assembler
Skyjack Inc. Plant 2
09.2017 - 03.2019
General Assembler
Skyjack Inc. Plant 1
01.2016 - 09.2017
Machine Operator
Northfield Metal Products
09.2015 - 11.2015
Maintenance Manager
ELEKTRA Group
01.2006 - 01.2013
Advanced Quality Engineer
LEAR CORPORATION
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Construction Superintendent Certification
George Brown College
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
National Autonomous University of Honduras
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