Rafael Rivera Jr
Calexico
Summary
Assisted in operating safety-focused equipment in construction and solar environments. Supported site workflows through effective communication and collaboration. Contributed to quality assurance efforts in civil, electrical, and mechanical projects. Utilized Procore and Bluebeam for managing maps and drawings. Completed OSHA 30 training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil/Electrical/Mechanical operator
Hypower
01.2024
- - Civil/Electrical/Mechanical operator
Electrical/Mechanical operator
Signal Energy
01.2024
- - Electrical/Mechanical operator
- - Wire management
Quality Coordinator
Signal Energy
Victoria, TX
04.2025 - 03.2026
- Coordinated quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Implemented corrective actions to address non-conformances and enhance product quality.
- Monitored documentation practices to maintain accuracy in quality records and reports.
- Supported internal audits by preparing necessary documentation and facilitating process reviews.
- Trained staff on quality control procedures, fostering adherence to best practices in the workplace.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and refine quality management systems.
- Assisted with quality control audits.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ames Construction Renewables
Burnsville, MN
04.2020 - 01.2024
- - Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- - Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds. Identified, tagged, and notified drivers of prohibited items to secure a safe environment.
- - Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- - Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- - Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- - Promoted continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
- - Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- - Loaded and unloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- - Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- - Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- - Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- - Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- - Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- - Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- - Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- - Transported materials from one site to another using off-road vehicles.
- - Followed safety protocols while operating machinery in order to avoid accidents or injuries.
- - Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
- - Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- - Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- - Identified potentially hazardous or unacceptable materials at job site and coordinated proper disposal.
- - Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- - Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
- - Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- - Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- - Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- - Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, french excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- - Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- - Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- - Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- - Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- - Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- - Loaded and unloaded trucks with construction materials such as gravel, sand, and asphalt.
- - Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- - Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- - Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- - Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- - Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Electrician
Rosendin Electric
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- - Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- - Assembled solar modules, panels and support structures to maintain efficient installation, electrical configuration and system maintenance.
- - Performed maintenance, repairs and modifications to existing solar electric systems.
- - Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Calexico High School
Calexico, CAundefined
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CAIBEW Local Union 569
San Diego, CASkills
- - Heavy Equipment Operation
- Excavator
- Loader
- Dozer
- Telehandler forklift
- Scraper
- Tractor
- Skidsteer
- Roller
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Materials Movement
- Safe Equipment Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Grading
- Interpreting Maps and Instructions
- Backdragging
- Dirt and Gravel load and offloading/transportation
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Haul trucks loading
- Rip rap transportation/installation
- Pipe layering and conduits
- Water Crossing build ups
- Gravel road build up
- Berm Build ups
- Mechanical Torque tube offloading and placement
- Pile distribution
- Pile remediation/Operator
- Familiarized with Geo web nets for gravel and soil stabilization/erosion control
- Electrical Trenching MV/DC cables/combiner
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Quality Coordinator
Signal Energy
04.2025 - 03.2026
Civil/Electrical/Mechanical operator
Hypower
01.2024
Electrical/Mechanical operator
Signal Energy
01.2024
Heavy Equipment Operator
Ames Construction Renewables
04.2020 - 01.2024
Electrician
Rosendin Electric
01.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Calexico High School
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Imperial Valley College
IBEW Local Union 569