Ruben Villa Jr
Tucson
Summary
Results-driven shop foreman with a strong focus on safety management, problem-solving, and training. Proven ability to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Foreman
Sunbelt Rentals
930 E Fort Lowell Rd Tucson, Az 85719
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficient workflow.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety practices.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of tools and equipment for projects.
- Collaborated with management to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
- Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
Operator
Underground Pipeline Services
2505 N Black Canyon Hwy Phoenix, Az 85009
05.2020 - 11.2025
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient pipeline installation and maintenance.
- Conducted safety inspections and adhered to regulatory compliance standards during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained new operators on equipment handling and operational procedures to enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted welders in fabricating metal components according to specifications.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the workplace.
- Enhanced team communication through active listening and clear expression of concerns or questions.
- Increased welder productivity with diligent preparation of materials, including cutting, grinding, and preheating as needed.
Welder
Latitude Field Services
Brighton, CO Greeley, CO
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding operations.
- Collaborated with project teams to optimize workflow and enhance efficiency in pipeline installations.
- Led safety meetings to promote awareness of hazards and reinforce adherence to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated versatility in pipeline welding techniques, adapting to various joint configurations as required by project specifications.
- Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded on hot/live natural gas lines
- Participated in tie-ins as well as pipelining
Laborer
Wood Group
Keenesburg, CO
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated heavy machinery to perform excavation and site preparation tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within established timelines and safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition, ensuring reliability during operations.
- Assisted in implementing new safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of work sites to identify hazards and mitigate risks effectively.
- Sandblasted and prepped welds/bare pipe for coating
- Installed silk fence, waddles and hay bales to contain hazard materials
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
Education
High School Diploma -
Cholla High Magnet School
Tucson05-2017
Skills
- Safety management
- Workplace safety
- Safety awareness
- Task delegation
- Fabrication skills
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Interpreting job specifications
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Shop Foreman
Sunbelt Rentals
11.2025 - Current
Operator
Underground Pipeline Services
05.2020 - 11.2025
Welder
Latitude Field Services
04.2019 - 12.2020
Laborer
Wood Group
11.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Cholla High Magnet School