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David Jordan

Foxworth,MS

Summary

Seasoned Mechanical / Structural General Foreman with a proven track record showcasing exceptional crew leadership and advanced rigging certification. Experienced in site coordination and project planning, significantly enhancing productivity and safety on site. Demonstrates a strong construction background, adept at blueprint reading and team building, ensuring project success. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Samuel EPC
Abilene, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular meetings with site supervision and team members to discuss progress towards objectives.
  • Reviewed and approved material requests and coordinated with professionals to monitor on-time materials arrival.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Engaged in daily safety meetings and planning with crew members, setting priorities, and goals.
  • Reported project progress daily.
  • Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
  • Erected piperack and equipment steel, Rigging and setting of tanks, vessels and misc equipment.
  • Directed and oversee heavy lifts of misc equipment.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace safe more productive.
  • Oversee Iron installation, crane, and rigging.
  • Experience heavy dirt equipment operator
  • Experienced in close proximity to employees and other contractor while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Planned and executed bull rigging of pipe into location.
  • Created and executed lift plans successfully.

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Casey Industrial, Inc
Rock Springs, WY
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Inspected load ratings on slings, hooks, shackles and other components used in rigging operations before use.
  • Communicated effectively with site personnel regarding scope of work, schedules and other relevant information concerning the job at hand.
  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Researched innovative solutions for difficult lifts or installations in order to optimize efficiency while minimizing risk.
  • Conducted regular meetings with crews to discuss safety concerns and performance issues.
  • Delegated work to crew members, setting priorities, and goals.
  • Reported project progress, and site problems daily.
  • Ensured that all rigging operations were performed safely.
  • Created and executed lift plans.
  • Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
  • Planned and executed bull rigging of pipe and iron into location.

Mechanical General Foreman

NGF Construction
North Dakota & Oklahoma
02.2019 - 01.2022

Overseeing concrete, iron, crane and rigging, pipe installation, and all dirt work.

  • Followed company policies by performing thorough equipment inspections prior to and after each shift.
  • Excavate to grade for concrete foundations.
  • Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade site.
  • Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Assembled rigging equipment including slings and chains for lifting heavy objects.
  • Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Bull rig the pipe to install in the pipe rack.

Structural General Foreman

Turner Industries LLC
Pasadena, TX
06.2017 - 11.2018

Overseeing crane and rigging, and iron installation at Lyondell Bissell Refinery:

  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Supervised a team of riggers, providing instruction and guidance on proper techniques for safe lifting and moving of materials.
  • Inspected rigging equipment and ensured it was safely installed in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Flag crane operator when lifting and setting loads
  • Bull rig pipe and steel for installation
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Wescon Construction
Port Lavaca, TX
05.2016 - 03.2017

Oversee all Crane and Rigging, setting equipment and iron installation

  • Reviewed and interpreted load charts and calculated weight.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
  • Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
  • Coordinated with other trades personnel to ensure smooth operations during projects.
  • Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
  • Adhered to OSHA safety standards and precautions including weight capacity, tag lines and ground stability.
  • Completed assigned tasks accurately and within deadlines to meet site manager's specifications.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

Ironworker / Rigging Foreman

North Star Energy & Construction
Texas - Florida - Georgia
05.2012 - 03.2016
  • Studied drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
  • Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
  • Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
  • Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.
  • Loaded trucks with excess dirt from excavation sites.
  • Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
  • Worked in close proximity to other workers while operating machinery safely and efficiently.
  • Observed hand signals, grade stakes and markings to operate machines within performance specifications.
  • Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations.

Ironworker General Foreman

Register Building and Truss
TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, FL
05.2009 - 02.2012

Oversee all installation of red iron buildings, cranes, and equipment.

  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
  • Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members.
  • Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
  • Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
  • Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
  • Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
  • Erected steel frames for buildings, and other structures.
  • Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
  • Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.

Ironworker Foreman

Steel Smith
LA, MS, AL
01.2007 - 03.2009

Oversee all installation and fabrication of commercial iron that is erected.

  • Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Reported any problems or delays to higher management as soon as possible.
  • Connected reinforcing bars in concrete forms as specified by blueprints or drawings.
  • Encouraged workers to take precautions to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
  • Positioned steel units, aligned holes and inserted temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts.
  • Cut material with shears, hand torches, or power saws.
  • Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
  • Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
  • Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
  • Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
  • Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.

Education

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
Long Beach, MS
05-2002

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Crew leadership
  • Site coordination
  • Timesheet management
  • Team building
  • Project site supervision
  • Construction background
  • Manpower recruiting
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Earth-Moving Equipment Operation
  • Forklift
  • Fall protection
  • Task delegation
  • Construction supervision
  • Project planning
  • Blueprint reading
  • OSHA 10
  • OSHA 30
  • Advanced Rigging Certification

Timeline

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Samuel EPC
01.2023 - Current

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Casey Industrial, Inc
02.2022 - 12.2022

Mechanical General Foreman

NGF Construction
02.2019 - 01.2022

Structural General Foreman

Turner Industries LLC
06.2017 - 11.2018

Mechanical / Structural General Foreman

Wescon Construction
05.2016 - 03.2017

Ironworker / Rigging Foreman

North Star Energy & Construction
05.2012 - 03.2016

Ironworker General Foreman

Register Building and Truss
05.2009 - 02.2012

Ironworker Foreman

Steel Smith
01.2007 - 03.2009

High School Diploma -

Long Beach High School
David Jordan