Adan Portillo
Nederland,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Scaffold Foreman skilled in scaffold assembly, safety inspections, and crew coordination. Ensures compliance with safety standards while training team members on best practices to enhance workplace safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Port Arthur, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily scaffold operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated scaffold assembly and dismantling for various construction projects.
- Trained crew members on safe scaffold practices and equipment handling.
- Monitored inventory levels of scaffolding materials and equipment supplies.
- Conducted regular inspections of scaffolding structures for safety and stability.
- Collaborated with project managers to schedule scaffold delivery and setup times.
- Implemented best practices for efficient workflow in scaffold installation processes.
- Resolved on-site issues related to scaffold construction and team coordination.
- Organized efficient job schedules and prepared all bids.
- Directed the assembly of scaffolding components to create safe and secure structures.
- Ensured that all workers were properly trained in the safe erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolds.
- Supervised daily operations of scaffold erectors and dismantlers.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress on projects as well as any potential issues which may arise.
- Inspected jobs for accuracy, safety and compliance.
- Inspected all tools, materials, and equipment prior to use on job sites.
- Assisted in the design of customized scaffolding systems for specific jobsites or tasks.
- Documented expenses, labor hours and supply usage.
- Completed customized planning for each job to ensure safe and appropriate scaffolding for unique requirements and limitations of worksite.
- Created detailed reports documenting any accidents or incidents involving scaffolds or personnel.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
- Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Alleviated safety accidents by operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
- Designed new employee training program to share best methods for assembling and disassembling scaffolding.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
Scaffold Foreman
Excell Services
Beaumont, TX
04.2023 - 09.2025
Scaffold Foreman
Turner Industries
Corpus Christi, Texas
01.2020 - 04.2023
Scaffold Foreman
Excel Modular Scaffold
Rawlins, Wyoming
02.2017 - 01.2020
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Port arthur, TX
01.2015 - 02.2017
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Sulphur, LA
01.2013 - 02.2017
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brand Safeway
Sulphur, LA
03.2010 - 01.2013
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
Sulphur, LA
01.2008 - 03.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Universidad De Montemorelos
Montemorelos Nl11-2004
Skills
- Scaffold assembly
- Safety inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Risk assessment
- Crew coordination
- Project scheduling
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Team building
- Scaffold design expertise
- Tie-off expertise
- Team supervision
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
forklift driver license
Timeline
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
09.2025 - Current
Scaffold Foreman
Excell Services
04.2023 - 09.2025
Scaffold Foreman
Turner Industries
01.2020 - 04.2023
Scaffold Foreman
Excel Modular Scaffold
02.2017 - 01.2020
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
01.2015 - 02.2017
Scaffold Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
01.2013 - 02.2017
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brand Safeway
03.2010 - 01.2013
Lead Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
01.2008 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Universidad De Montemorelos