CARLOS CERDA
Bechtel
Brownsville,United States
2
Languages
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs. Knowledgeable with sandblasting and painting skills, and any power tooling needs , as well as with fireproofing.
Work History
General Foreman
1 Year- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications.
- Coordinated work schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Led team meetings, fostering communication and collaboration among crew members.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime.
- Trained new personnel on safety protocols and operational procedures, promoting a culture of safety.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Conducted quality control inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client expectations.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Administered all coatings for train 2.
- Ensured all project specifications are met with all coatings .
- Focused on safety but held quality to highest standards
- Worked closely with all other crafts to meet our goals , as it’s crucial to work as a team to meet all deadlines.
- Coordinated all coatings needed for my shift from urethane , galvanized components , epoxy , latex paint .
Coatings General Foreman / Worker
1 Year 3 Months- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Developed and implemented cost-saving measures to increase profitability.
- Analyzed worker and production problems and recommended solutions, such as improving production methods and implementing motivational plans.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while leading daily meetings with staff, vendors and customers.
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Recognized potential hazards quickly while working onsite and took corrective action accordingly.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Performed general maintenance and repair.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Sprayed and blasted when needed all over from tanks to walls to steel beams/ pipes.
Foreman/ worker fireproofer
1 Year 3 Months- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Led and monitored safety and security procedures within crew.
- Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Read all ISOs and read room prints to know where all fireproofing was needed for crew
- Power tooled and used compressors to use air chisels.
- Mixed all fireproofing.
Journeyman Painter
1 Year- Worked with pollutants, solvents and cleaners, adhering to safety protocols.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental laws.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and priming; patched holes with spackling compound or other fillers.
- Applied coats of paint and varnish using brushes, spray guns, and roller.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, and sand machines.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes; corrected any deficiencies noted.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
Journeyman Painter
3 Years- Applied various finishes such as lacquers, enamels, urethanes, shellacs, varnishes, polyurethane sealants and epoxies.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Repaired cracks in plaster walls using putty knives, trowels, and other tools.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and priming; patched holes with spackling compound or other fillers.
- Utilized ladders, scaffolding or lifts to reach high places when necessary.
- Cleaned painted surfaces with solvents to remove dirt, grease, and wax buildup.
- Mixed and matched colors of paint, stained, and varnish with oil and thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Worked with pollutants, solvents and cleaners, adhering to safety protocols.
- Received instructions from supervisors and homeowners to determine work requirements.
- Applied coats of paint and varnish using brushes, spray guns, and roller.
- Removed old paint and wallpaper to aid in surface preparation.
General Foreman
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated all coatings needed for my shift from fireproofing , epoxy , latex paint , .
- Trained and mentored junior staff on operational best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across teams.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and resolve operational issues promptly.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
Education
No Degree - Civil Engineering
Completed coursework towards
Skills
Leadership trained
Hand-tool proficiency
Knowledgeable with paints
Dedicated Work Ethic
Effective Communication
Verbal and written communication
Crew leadership
Forklift operation
Safety meetings
Quality control standards
Equipment operation
Blue print knowledge
Certification
OSHA 10
Nccer
LANGUAGES
Spanish - Fluent
English - Fluent
Additional Information
In York Pennsylvania I was trained to use an indoor crane so I’m certified to use one this year
Timeline
General Foreman
Bechtel
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Coatings General Foreman / Worker
Coatings Unlimited
05.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Foreman/ worker fireproofer
Hartman Walsh
02.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Journeyman Painter
Great arrow builders
03.2020 - 03.2021Read More
Journeyman Painter
Apache industrial coatings
02.2018 - 02.2021Read More
General Foreman
RPG
2024 - 2025Read More
Austin community college
No Degree from Civil Engineering
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