Alberto Adame
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated ironworker with expertise in steel erection, heavy equipment operation, and safety protocols. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance productivity while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
Ironworker skilled in fabricating and assembling structural steel components. Known for promoting safety and effective communication within teams, leading to improved project outcomes and enhanced workplace organization.
Ironworker with strong skills in blueprint reading and structural fitting Committed to ensuring safety measures and optimizing team performance to meet project deadlines and objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman A Ironworker
Bechtel
Brownsville, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Fabricated structural steel components according to blueprints and specifications.
- Assembled and installed metal frameworks
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring safety protocols were followed consistently.
- Assisted in training new ironworkers on safe practices and technical skills.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing to a culture of workplace safety.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise cutting, fitting, and aligning of steel components.
- Improved workplace organization by maintaining a clean job site, reducing hazards and increasing efficiency.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Increased team productivity irecting steel by coordinating tasks with fellow ironworkers, promoting effective communication and collaboration by being the team leader
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams
- Fabricated steel beams,angel iron,and base plates according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Structural Fitter
Port Fabricators
Brownsville, TX
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Fabricated structural components according to engineering specifications and project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly and installation.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency and meet project deadlines.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment operation and workplace safety measures.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.
- Tacked weld clips and brackets in place for permanent welding.
- Mentored junior fitters, sharing best practices for fabrication techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced material waste.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
Structural Fitter Iron Worker
Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
Ingleside, TX
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate structural assembly.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate and assemble metal structures per specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency and project timelines.
- Conducted quality inspections to verify compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Mentored junior fitters on best practices, safety protocols, and assembly techniques.
- Led safety training sessions to promote workplace safety and reduce incident rates.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School
Brownsville, TX01.2006
Skills
- Steel erection
- Anchor bolt setting
- Crane signaling
- Structural welding
- Heavy equipment operation
- Sheet metal work
- Rigging techniques
- Grating installation
- Bolt torquing
- Fall protection
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Steel fabrication
- Safety measures
- Column connecting
- Welding
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- Parts fabrication
- Beam installation
- Hand tools operation
- Teamwork
- Team leader
- Problem-solving abilities
- Torch cutting
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Material handling
- Safety protocols
- Structural repair
- Goal setting
- auto level
- layouts according to blueprints
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
team leader
My team leader is a strong leader who prioritizes safety,quality,and teamwork on the job site. Communicate work assignments clearly,ensure everyone follows safety procedures,and help keep job task on schedule. Being knowledgeable,dependable,and always willing to assist my crew members when needed with a safe way.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman A Ironworker
Bechtel
02.2025 - Current
Structural Fitter
Port Fabricators
02.2022 - 01.2025
Structural Fitter Iron Worker
Kiewit Offshore Services Ltd
05.2013 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
James Pace High School