Joe Vazquez
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Credentials
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Confined Spaces Safety Training
National Safety PartnersMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Rigging Safety for Construction
ClickSafetyMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Hot work safe Practices Training
NFPASep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
10-hour Construction Safety and Health
OSHA-Training.comOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 30-Hour
Safety Unlimited, Inc.Aug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training
Safety Unlimited, Inc.Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Fall Protection
CertifyMeonline.netOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
MEWP Scissor/Boom Lift type 3 Group A&B
Certifymeonline.netOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Earth Moving Equipment Operator
Cranes and Heavy Equipments InstituteOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Forklift Class 5 L.C.4 Contruccion and Class 7 L.C. 1 Rough Terrain Contruction.
Cranes and Heavy Equipments InstituteOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
Safety Unlimited, Inc.Jul, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Forgen
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United States
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Construction
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100 - 200 Employee
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Field Superintendent
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Aug 2005 - Present
Spearhead the full-scale execution of diverse projects, with accountability for site safety, resource utilization, contract and cost administration, and team development. Delegate responsibilities to field personnel and hold individuals accountable for completing work in line with quality and safety expectations. Serve as field Slurry Specialist, D6 Bulldozer Operator, Excavation Operator, and Bentonite Slurry Mix Plant Operator. Coordinate setup of mix plants and equipment, including long-stick excavators and bulldozer. Facilitate safety meetings and initiatives to ensure excellent project results. Bethune Mine – Saskatchewan, Canada (Current)• Uphold a committed safety culture aligned with Incident Injury Free principles throughout the project. • Supervise and lead production team of 35 employees to complete soil and cement bentonite cut off walls. Equinox Gold Hardrock Project – Ontario, Canada (2022)• Directed construction of deep soil mixing cutoff wall with area of 70,000 sq. ft., length of 2,400 feet, and depth of 40 feet. • Navigated major challenges during installation, including scope of work changing due to unstable ground conditions. C-43 West Basin Reservoir – South Florida Water Management (2021 – 2022)• Managed construction of a soil bentonite cutoff wall for the Caloosahatchee River Basin Storage Reservoir. • Completed project with massive size and dimensions—4 million+ sq. ft. area, 168,000 ft. length, and 70 ft. depth. Hartford Levee Improvement – US Army Corps of Engineers (2021 – 2022)• Managed the construction of a cement bentonite cutoff wall, 42,000 sq. ft. area, 1,300 ft. length.• Provided critical support for the levee improvements to enhance flood protection and control water flow. Reach-I – US Army Corps of Engineers (2020)• Earned Project of the Year Award from the US Army Corps of Engineers for excellent performance.• Implemented health and safety plan to maintain safe working environment for 11-member team. Show less
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Assit Superintendent/ Foreman/ Heavy Equipment Operator
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2022
Slurry wall trench, diaphragm wall, Soil-Bentonite/Cement-Bentonite/Soil-Cement-Bentonite/Hydraulic barrier cut-off walls.
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Inquip Associates Inc
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assist Superintendent/ Foreman/ Heavy Equipment Operator
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Aug 2005 - Mar 2022
Slurry wall trench, diaphragm wall, Soil-Bentonite/Cement-Bentonite/Soil-Cement-Bentonite cutoff walls. Slurry wall trench, diaphragm wall, Soil-Bentonite/Cement-Bentonite/Soil-Cement-Bentonite cutoff walls.
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Soletanche Bachy
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France
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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Mar 2004 - Jul 2005
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American Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Ramp Agent
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Sep 2000 - Nov 2001
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Education
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Emeritus Columbia Engineering Executive Education
Project Construction Management, Certificate Diploma -
Mech-Tech College LLC
Grado Tecnico -
Ramon power
High School, High School Diploma