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Christopher Leon Turner

Abbeville,La

Summary

2 Years of offshore construction experience as a Rigger. Dependable Sandblaster with 12 years of experience. Adapt to working long hours with continuous lifting and remaining efficient and professional. Committed to safety, high-quality work and following directions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sandblaster/Painter Technician

Mistars Group
07.2020 - Current
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Fireproofing beams and structures in refinery plants
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper sandblasting procedures, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
  • Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
  • Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Construction Rigger

Acadian Contractors
04.2015 - 10.2018
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions
  • Promoted teamwork among crew members by consistently providing support, guidance, and knowledge sharing when necessary.
  • Performed precise rigging techniques, ensuring secure attachment of loads to cranes or hoisting devices.
  • Maximized equipment longevity through proper storage and care of rigging hardware and tools.

Roustabout/Forklift Driver

Danos
03.2013 - 03.2015

Loading and off loading large utility work boats and crew boats
Load and off load trucks "18 wheelers" utilizing the forklift in which I am the operator or i would help with assistance in use of the crane was also responsible for daily house keeping on the yard and break room areas and any other task that was assigned to me by the Forman

  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Packed one line efficiently and accurately in accordance with guidelines and schematics.
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading supplies, contributing to efficient inventory management.
  • Optimized workflow efficiency by coordinating with supervisors regarding task prioritization on the job site.
  • Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
  • Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance checks and prompt repairs.

Sandblaster/Painter

Dynamic Industries
05.2011 - 04.2013

Sandblasted offshore rigs and painted them for repairs or preventative repairs was also responsible for crane operations that took place threw out the work day as a certified rigger

  • Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting
  • Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish
  • Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone
  • Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs
  • Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts
  • Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials
  • Smoothed uneven surfaces using sanding equipment to produce high-quality finished products

Education

High School Diploma -

Abbeville High School
Abbeville, LA
05.2004

Skills

    Capable of learning quickly and take safety in consideration for myself, coworkers and environment

  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Team leadership
  • Extremely organized
  • PPE Compliance
  • Dependable and Responsible

Certification

RP2D RIGGER  Cert Date 5/6/2015

Respiratory protection Cert Date 5/6/2015

Fall Protection/User competent Rescue Cert Date 5/8/2015

Warter Survival w/HUET and Personnel Transfer 

Additional Information

I'm looking for a long term career in the oilfield industry, I have been in the oilfield for several years and have some related work experience as far as construction and coatings work I'm looking for a stable job with room for advancements in the coatings and construction industry.

Timeline

Sandblaster/Painter Technician

Mistars Group
07.2020 - Current

Construction Rigger

Acadian Contractors
04.2015 - 10.2018

Roustabout/Forklift Driver

Danos
03.2013 - 03.2015

Sandblaster/Painter

Dynamic Industries
05.2011 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

Abbeville High School
Christopher Leon Turner