Charles Chambers

• Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
• Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
• Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
• Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
• Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
• Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
• Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
• Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.

• Assembled products using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Conserved carpentry resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to accomplish job tasks.
• Supported safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Verified trueness of structure with plumb bob, carpenter's level and other measurements to maintain construction quality.
• Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
• Encouraged feedback from foreman and trade workers on site to incorporate suggestions into later work.
• Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
• Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
• Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.

● >Install, assemble and test new machines and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.

● >Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.

● >Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery.

● >Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.

● >Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electric and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.

● >Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.

● >Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness; create and maintain a schedule for inspection, service and testing of machinery.

• Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
• Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
• Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
• Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
• Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
• Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
• Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
• Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
• Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
• Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
• Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
• Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
• Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
• Adjusted equipment to prepare for excavating and boring geological materials.
• Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.

• Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.
• Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
• Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
• Joined, wrapped, sealed and bedded sections of underground pipe and pipe penetrations.
• Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel and other materials.
• Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
• Cleaned foundation and backfilling and bushing concrete , bush pile caps and pedestals .

> Got permoted to General Foreman and than Lead General Foreman over seen a total of 9 crews in3 trains

Worked as a General foreman over 3 trains cleaning Foundations ,back filling & bushing concrete.

> As general foreman I was responsible for overseeing the teams engaged in construction activities; and planning, coordinating, assisting in cost control, and ensuring a safe work environment and promoting safe working on site and implementing company policy

Performing and recording site inspections.

Placing orders, receiving, and distributing materials.

· Recommending repairs and supervising equipment maintenance.

· Determining work procedures.

· Managing construction projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.

· Coordinating with contractors and overseeing safety measures.

· Creating and maintaining construction schedules.

· Liaising with property owners and tenants.

· Ensuring projects remain within budget.

• Knowledge of the use of safety equipment and protective gear
• Knowledge of applicable safety and code standards specific to the structural ironwork trade, including OSHA standards
• Knowledge of applicable emergency operations
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, practices, and procedures
• Written and oral communication, problem-solving, leadership, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and dependability abilities
• Active listening, critical thinking, monitoring, management of personnel resources, and equipment selection abilities.

Reviewing project status reports prepared by foremen and reallocating resources to ensure projects are completed on time.

• Monitored team member work and assisted with accomplishing objectives.
• Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
• Secured required permits and arranged supplies for each project.
• Kept unnecessary traffic away from work zones.
• Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
• Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
• Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
• Increased productivity by improving employee morale and cross-functional communications.
• Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
• Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
• Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
• Monitored job site parts and equipment.
• Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
• Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
• Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
• Implemented budgets to support equipment and workforce requirements and successfully complete projects.
• Assigned rotating work schedules to maximize coverage and maintain productivity.
• Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
• Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
• Monitored processes for continuous improvement and implemented changes to promote quicker task completion.
• Rolled out new processes to achieve operational excellence.

• Assessed rig operations regularly to identify compliance or performance issues.
• Managed personnel and activities to set up land rigs for efficient, safe operations.
• Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
• Maintained rig safety with dedicated monitoring and oversight strategies.
• Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
• Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
• Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
• Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
• Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
• Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
• Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
• Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.