Christopher Tempia
Kingston,WA
Summary
Skilled Pile Driver with background in diverse construction projects. Possess strong understanding of safety regulations and pile driving processes, having successfully operated different types of pile-driving equipment. Combines solid teamwork abilities with robust problem-solving skills to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Proven record of contributing to work site efficiency and productivity improvements. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piledriver/Welder
DBM Contractors
Federal Way, WA
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Pile Driver
Michels Construction
Kent, WA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Maintained logs of all daily activities related to pile driving operations.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Lubricated parts such as bearings, bushings, gears and shafts regularly to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
Pile Driver
Kiewit
Bremerton, WA
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted with Seismic upgrades to Drydocks at Bremerton PSNS
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Maintained logs of all daily activities related to pile driving operations.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Calculated torque settings for each job based on soil conditions, depth of the pile, size of hammer and type of piling material used.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Monitored vibration levels during operation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Lubricated parts such as bearings, bushings, gears and shafts regularly to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Provided assistance in setting up anchor bolts before concrete is poured for foundations or slabs.
- Conducted tests on soil samples taken from project sites to determine appropriate methods for driving piles into ground.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Observed construction progress throughout projects to ensure adherence to specifications set forth by engineers.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Followed strict safety codes to protect crew members, equipment and environmental habitats.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation to verify proper functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to plan work sequences and complete projects on-time and under budget.
- Helped build piers by driving in secure footings with equipment.
- Documented daily production data and compiled reports for management.
- Used heavy equipment to construct supports for buildings and structures.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Controlled hoisting equipment with hand and foot levers.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
- Cleaned, lubricated and completed basic repairs to keep equipment running at optimal performance.
- Drove piles to required depths by raising and lowering drop hammers.
- Promoted worksite safety and enforced adherence to PPE requirements and OSHA protocols.
- Unloaded pile from trucks and barges and arranged in optimal configurations for job needs.
- Operated equipment mounted on skids, barges and crawler treads based on need of each job.
Piledriver/Carepenter
Conco Construction Inc.
Federal Way, WA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
- Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Constructed forms for concrete pours in accordance with building codes.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.
- Performed various carpentry duties, including both rough and finish carpentry.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
Pile Driver
Kiewit Hoffman
Seattle, WA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Maintained logs of all daily activities related to pile driving operations.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Monitored vibration levels during operation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Provided assistance in setting up anchor bolts before concrete is poured for foundations or slabs.
- Repaired broken sections of sheet piling damaged due to weathering or corrosion.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Observed construction progress throughout projects to ensure adherence to specifications set forth by engineers.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Followed strict safety codes to protect crew members, equipment and environmental habitats.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Helped build piers by driving in secure footings with equipment.
- Used heavy equipment to construct supports for buildings and structures.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Controlled hoisting equipment with hand and foot levers.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
- Drove piles to required depths by raising and lowering drop hammers.
- Cleaned, lubricated and completed basic repairs to keep equipment running at optimal performance.
- Promoted worksite safety and enforced adherence to PPE requirements and OSHA protocols.
Pile Driver
Subsurface Consultants & Associates
Bainbridge Island, WA
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Maintained logs of all daily activities related to pile driving operations.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Performed preventative maintenance on assigned equipment as needed.
- Calculated torque settings for each job based on soil conditions, depth of the pile, size of hammer and type of piling material used.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Monitored vibration levels during operation to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Conducted tests on soil samples taken from project sites to determine appropriate methods for driving piles into ground.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Observed construction progress throughout projects to ensure adherence to specifications set forth by engineers.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation to verify proper functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to plan work sequences and complete projects on-time and under budget.
- Helped build piers by driving in secure footings with equipment.
- Documented daily production data and compiled reports for management.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Controlled hoisting equipment with hand and foot levers.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
- Cleaned, lubricated and completed basic repairs to keep equipment running at optimal performance.
Carpenter Foreman
Affordable Home Services Of North Florida
Kingston , WA
06.2013 - 02.2022
- Self-employed home repair specialist.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of carpenters to ensure projects were completed in a timely manner.
- Ensured safety protocols were adhered to on all job sites, prepared work schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Provided technical guidance to carpenters as needed, monitored progress of assigned projects and addressed any issues that arose.
- Performed carpentry duties such as measuring, cutting, fitting, nailing, fastening and installing materials according to instructions.
- Interpreted blueprints or drawings for construction projects and ensured accuracy of measurements.
- Maintained records of inventory levels for tools and supplies used on jobsites.
- Trained new hires in safe use of tools and equipment; reviewed safety guidelines with crew members regularly.
- Inspected job sites before beginning work to identify potential hazards or risks.
- Ordered necessary materials for each job site based on project plans or specifications provided by clients.
- Reported any discrepancies between orders received and actual material delivered onsite.
- Organized storage areas at job sites in order to maintain a clean working environment while protecting tools from theft or damage.
- Established relationships with vendors to obtain competitive pricing on materials needed for jobsites.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly when they arose during the course of a project.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and managers within the organization to coordinate larger-scale construction projects.
- Developed strategies for efficient workflow throughout the duration of each project.
- Prepared cost estimates for labor and materials required for various jobsites.
- Conducted daily inspections of worksites to ensure quality standards were met.
- Recommended changes in procedures or operational methods to improve efficiency.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable building codes, regulations and safety laws.
- Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to grasp project requirements and appropriately assign teams.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Reviewed project plans and blueprints and estimating needed time and materials.
- Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and meet specifications.
- Patched roofs, installed floors and repaired broken windows and walls.
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Performed rough and finish carpentry on cabinets, tables and chairs.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- 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.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Education
GED -
Carlsbad Senior High
New Mexico03-1996
Some College (No Degree) - Piledriver Apprentice
Northwest Carpenters
Kent, WASkills
- Retaining walls
- Heavy lifting
- Structural engineering
- Environmental compliance
- Site preparation
- Permit acquisition
- Reweld application
- Pipe fitting
- Structural welding
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Weld tacking
- Weld slagging
- Welding
- Wire feed machines
- Equipment operation
- Overhead welding
- Critical thinking
- Material selection
- Welding inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Gas metal arc welding
- Arc welding
- Hand-eye coordination
- OSHA compliance
- Tool operation
- Cutting techniques
- Time management
- First aid training
- AWS certified
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Certification
- WABO certified
- OSHA 10
- CPR/First AID training
- Heavy equipment/ Arial Manlift
- Forklift, rough terrain/shop certification
Timeline
Piledriver/Welder
DBM Contractors
06.2024 - 10.2024
Pile Driver
Michels Construction
02.2024 - 06.2024
Pile Driver
Kiewit
04.2023 - 06.2024
Pile Driver
Kiewit Hoffman
04.2023 - 11.2023
Pile Driver
Subsurface Consultants & Associates
08.2022 - 10.2022
Piledriver/Carepenter
Conco Construction Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2023
Carpenter Foreman
Affordable Home Services Of North Florida
06.2013 - 02.2022
- WABO certified
- OSHA 10
- CPR/First AID training
- Heavy equipment/ Arial Manlift
- Forklift, rough terrain/shop certification
GED -
Carlsbad Senior High
Some College (No Degree) - Piledriver Apprentice
Northwest Carpenters
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