Darin Farland
Branford
Summary
Problem solver, driven and consistent worker, that isnt afraid to think outside of the box. 31 years of working 2 job industries centered around Steel materials and Cranes. working outdoors in the relentless heat of peak summers and throughout the harsh unpredictable winters. Stubbornly focused on maintaining safety while working towards a time sensitive deadline. awareness of other circumstances that arise that require change of course and mentally prepare for directions. willingness to learn new things and share experiences and acquired knowledge.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Ironworker
Local Union 424
10.2003 - Current
- State department of transportation certified welder
- Worked as safety post and cable installer on hospitals, schools, office buildings and bridges
- Welded and structurally reinforced existing buildings and bridges
- Assisted in moving and constructing and taking apart of various mobile cranes used for structural erection
- Participated in critical heavy lift tasks for gas power plant construction
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places
- Followed safety measures to prevent workplace incidents and injuries as a job steward on various jobs
- Kept supervisor informed of job progress and material requirements as a foreman on various jobs
- Participated in critical dismantling of bridge and overpass
- Assisted with clerical duties and documented daily work
- Documented orders, daily activities, weekly schedules and team performance
- Extensively trained in structural ironwork, welding, rigging, and safety requirements associated with the job
- Trained in the operation of various boom lifts, man lifts and scissor lifts
Longshoreman
New Haven Terminal / Coastline Terminals Of CT
02.1988 - 02.2004
- Bulk cargo rigging
- Safely operated all necessary equipment in the work area such as heavy lift forklifts, tow motors
- Maintained accurate and current order and shipment forms, inventory documentation and customer records
- Recorded unit quantities and handled or moved materials
- Tallyman and ship manifest records
- Rig and load materials and perform carpentry work to secure an ocean traveling cargo
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels, preparing shipment documents and securing products on pallets
- Assisted in working to warehouse items to be kept dry
- Maintained personal health and safety knowledge for continued employment
- PPE hard hats, work boots
- Passed random drug tests
Education
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
Milford, CTSome College - SMAW 4G 7018 Unlimited
Apprenticeship Welding And Structural And Bridges
North Haven, CTOperation of SPMT
Rolldock
Dayton , TX12.2024
Skills
- Steel materials
- Rigging
- Crane hand signals
- Verbal commands
- OSHA safety compliance
- Regulations adherence
- Commercial construction
- Construction trade expertise
- Hydraulic activity skills
- Heavy lift pump jack systems
- OSHA Certified
- Manual labor skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Basic math skills
- Driving record
- Independent worker
- Welding
- Communication skills
- Work ethic
- Safety understanding
Timeline
Journeyman Ironworker
Local Union 424
10.2003 - Current
Longshoreman
New Haven Terminal / Coastline Terminals Of CT
02.1988 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Law High School
Some College - SMAW 4G 7018 Unlimited
Apprenticeship Welding And Structural And Bridges
Operation of SPMT
Rolldock
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