Adner Santana
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Accomplished Scaffold Foreman experienced in safety compliance, team management, and project execution. Delivered improved efficiency and regulatory adherence through strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Focused on fostering teamwork and ensuring timely completion of construction projects.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffold Foreman
BrandSafway
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Supervised BrandSafway scaffold crews during erection and dismantling work
- Inspected scaffold structures for safety, stability, and code compliance
- Coordinated material staging, delivery, and equipment handling on site
- Assigned daily tasks to scaffold workers and apprentices
- Reviewed drawings and plans for scaffold placement and access needs
- Communicated with site supervisors about scaffold progress and access changes
- Trained crew members on safe scaffold assembly and cleanup procedures
- Supervised daily operations of scaffold erectors and dismantlers.
Scaffold Foreman
Gulfsouth
New Orleans, LA
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Coordinated scaffold erection, alteration, and dismantling schedules.
- Trained workers on scaffold assembly and hazard awareness.
- Analyzed blueprints or sketches to determine the appropriate type of scaffold system needed for a particular task or location.
- Assisted in the development of construction plans including layout drawings, material lists and erection procedures.
- Trained new personnel in proper safety protocols when working at heights or around hazardous materials.
- Supervised the work of erecting scaffolds, shoring, and bracing as needed.
- Implemented effective strategies for streamlining workflow processes resulting in increased productivity and efficiency across departments.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based upon labor hours required per task along with material costs associated with each job.
- Provided technical support to workers onsite regarding assembling or dismantling scaffolding systems.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
Scaffold Builder
Axios
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Built and dismantled scaffolds at Axios job sites following safety standards.
- Assembled tube-and-coupler scaffolds for masonry and maintenance crews.
- Loaded and organized scaffold materials for transport and staging.
- Maintained clean work areas around scaffolds and access points.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
- Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
- Performed visual inspections on all completed work before signoff from supervisor.
- Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Apache Industrial Services
Donaldsonville
02.2013 - 03.2017
- Erected scaffold structures for commercial and industrial work sites.
- Assisted in the erection of scaffolding structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Coordinated scaffold builds with supervisors, crews, and site schedules.
- Inspected scaffold components for damage, fit, and compliance.
- Followed manufacturer's guidelines when installing new components onto existing structures.
- Assembled frames, planks, braces, and guardrails using hand tools.
- Dismantled scaffold systems after completion of work phases.
- Securely attached clamps, couplers and braces onto frames with hand tools or power tools.
- Followed safety rules, harness use, and fall protection standards.
- Enforced safety regulations regarding fall protection measures while working at heights.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing tasks related to scaffolding operations.
- Mentored helpers on scaffold assembly, tie-off, and hazard awareness.
- Secured work areas and organized materials for scaffold operations.
- Loaded, unloaded and transported materials to worksites using appropriate equipment.
- Built working platforms according to customer requirements.
Education
West Jefferson High School
Harvey, LANCCER PLUS - Certified Scaffold Journeyman
NCCER
New Orleans , LASkills
- Scaffold erection
- Scaffold inspection
- Scaffold planning
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprint analysis
- Fall protection
- OSHA compliance
- Safety compliance
- Safety training
- Hazard identification
- Scaffolding disassembly
- Industrial scaffolding
- Commercial scaffolding
- Equipment handling
- Load management
- Power tools proficiency
- Tool oversight
- Structural integrity
- Confined space entry
- Crew supervision
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Budget management
- Worksite organization
- Problem solving
- Comfortable at heights
- Site cleanup
- Commercial scaffolding
- Hazard identification
- Safety compliance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Scaffold Foreman
BrandSafway
03.2024 - 01.2026
Scaffold Foreman
Gulfsouth
05.2020 - 03.2024
Scaffold Builder
Axios
05.2017 - 01.2020
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Apache Industrial Services
02.2013 - 03.2017
West Jefferson High School
NCCER PLUS - Certified Scaffold Journeyman
NCCER