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David Wakley

Lake Odessa,MI

Summary

With over seven years of supervisory experience at nuclear power plants, including a pivotal role at Shaw/Stone & Webster, I excel in leading teams through complex rigging and structural steel projects. My expertise spans from blueprint reading to welding, underscored by a commitment to safety and efficiency. Renowned for innovative problem-solving and effective team leadership, I consistently deliver projects on time and within standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Rigging Supervisor

Various
Various, USA
05.2012 - 04.2022
  • Researched innovative solutions for difficult lifts or installations in order to optimize efficiency while minimizing risk.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Monitored the progress of all rigging activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
  • Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
  • Ensured that all rigging operations were performed in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Ironworker Foreman

Shaw/Stone & Webster
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2007 - 04.2012
  • Coordinated with management staff in order to understand project requirements and timelines.
  • Reviewed plans prior to beginning construction projects so that any discrepancies could be addressed before starting work.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Provided guidance and instruction to workers regarding proper techniques for installation, welding, fabrication, and erection of structural steel components.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.

Raising Gang Foreman

Alberici Corporation
Lansing, MI
10.2004 - 08.2005
  • Supervised raising gang to erect columns, trusses, beams, girts, and miscellaneous steel to build the General Motors Delta General Assembly Building.
  • Interpreted structural steel blueprints to sequence steel orders for building erection.
  • Coordinated efforts among connectors, crane operators, hook-on crew, and yard staff for successful project execution.
  • Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.

Rigging/Structural Foreman

Robinson Cartage Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managed operations of crew handling rigging and steel structures.
  • Drove company rigging truck while managing a crew to successfully execute various rigging assignments in Central and West Michigan.
  • Executed structural steel projects across Central and West Michigan.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Established daily goals for crew members while providing guidance as needed throughout the day's activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School
Lake Odessa, MI

Skills

  • Four years of apprenticeship training in blueprint reading, rigging, structural steel erection, reinforcing, post-tensioning, welding, cutting, fabrication, and other related materials
  • Many leadership trainings are offered through the Boy Scouts and Ironworkers
  • Seven years of experience in supervision at nuclear power plants
  • Dry Fuel Storage training at the Palisades Nuclear Plant
  • Horizontal Storage Module (HSM) assembly for three loading campaigns, pool to pad for four loading campaigns
  • Extensive rigging experience

Qualifications

  • Advanced Rigger/OJT-TPE Trainer-Entergy Nuclear Plants
  • SME Rigging Instructor Entergy Nuclear Plants
  • Supervisor Qualified for Entergy Nuclear Plants
  • Supervisor Qualified for Exelon Nuclear Plants
  • 37+ years as a Journeyman Ironworker
  • 40+ years of Construction experience
  • 20+ years experience at Palisades, Pilgrim, Peach Bottom Atomic, J A Fitzpatrick, Beaver valley,Grand Gulf and D.C. Cook Nuclear Plants
  • 35+ years of Rigging experience
  • 20+ years of supervision experience
  • Volunteered with Boy Scouts for over 25 years

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Rigging Supervisor

Various
05.2012 - 04.2022

Ironworker Foreman

Shaw/Stone & Webster
04.2007 - 04.2012

Raising Gang Foreman

Alberici Corporation
10.2004 - 08.2005

Rigging/Structural Foreman

Robinson Cartage Co.
05.2000 - 01.2003

High School Diploma -

Lakewood High School

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