Christopher Hazelton
Laurel,MS
Summary
General foreman with demonstrated success in supervising crews, planning projects and maintaining records. Well-versed the field and adept at adapting to different requirements. Broad knowledge of different construction disciplines and project management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Civil General Foreman
Overland Contracting
Garner, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated assigned personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided technical advice to staff regarding operational issues and problems.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of bids for new contracts by providing input on labor costs and material requirements.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications during construction process.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects on design modifications when necessary.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Overland Contracting
Garner, NC
09.2019 - Current
- Operated excavator, dozer, and other equipment to properly grade land.
- Operated front-end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Operated skid steer to grade land in between solar panels and around inverters.
- Operated mini excavator to drive post for fence and dig culverts.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Boots Smith Oilfield Services LLc.
Laurel, MS
12.2013 - 09.2019
- Operated excavator, skid steer, tractor, and dozer to move dirt.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Observed company safety protocols, including trench safety and perimeter establishment, to reduce job site accidents.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
Pipe Welder
H&H Welding LLC
Ellisville, MS
02.2009 - 12.2013
- Using SMAW and GTAW to ensure complete penetration, hot and filler passes for x-ray.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy, and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Monitored fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion, and expansion of materials.
- Obtained desired configurations by clamping and tack-welding components.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
Education
Certified Welding Certificate - Welding
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 619
Vicksburg, MS02-2009
High School Diploma -
Stringer Attendance Center
Stringer, MS05-2008
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Construction supervision
- Coordinating tasks
- Construction background
- Operating an excavator
- Operating and grading dirt with a skid steer and dozer
- Operating a packer/roller
- Operating a loader
- Operating the PD-10
- Operating AWP
- Operating a dump truck
- SMAW/TMAW pipe welder
Certification
- TWIC card
- OSHA trained
- Personal protective equipment trained
- First aid/CPR trained
Timeline
Civil General Foreman
Overland Contracting
02.2022 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Overland Contracting
09.2019 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Boots Smith Oilfield Services LLc.
12.2013 - 09.2019
Pipe Welder
H&H Welding LLC
02.2009 - 12.2013
- TWIC card
- OSHA trained
- Personal protective equipment trained
- First aid/CPR trained
Certified Welding Certificate - Welding
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 619
High School Diploma -
Stringer Attendance Center
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