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Derek Norwood

Cedar Hill,TX

Summary

Skilled in heavy equipment operation and fostering positive working relationships, I significantly enhanced project workflow at Rogers Manufacturing. My expertise spans from pipe laying with Greater Ouachita Water Company to advanced welding techniques, demonstrating a robust blend of technical proficiency and teamwork. Achievements include streamlining inventory management and improving structural integrity in construction projects.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipe Layer

Greater Ouachita Water Company
05.2020 - 01.2025

Lay water pipes ,fix leaks

Frame and Finish Concrete

Amethyst Construction
01.2018 - 06.2020

Framing and pouring concrete

Build House Frames

Rogers Manufacturing
03.2017 - 03.2018
  • Streamlined project workflow by managing inventory of required materials, ensuring availability when needed.
  • Enhanced structural integrity by accurately measuring and cutting lumber for house framing projects.
  • Collaborated closely with architects and engineers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications within house framing projects.
  • Provided valuable mentorship to new hires, sharing knowledge and best practices on house framing techniques to improve overall team performance.

Boxing and Unboxing

Lamb Western
01.2016 - 03.2017

Unloading the truck of sweet potato running them down the trim line to be cleaned and cooked ..bag and box them up ..

Weld and Drive Forklift

Gearn Inc.
02.2005 - 08.2009

Education

GED - Welding

Gary Job Corp
San Marcos, TX

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Trench safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Traffic control
  • Pipe joining
  • Pipe installation
  • Sewer line installation
  • Positive working relationships
  • Welding
  • Water and sewer piping
  • Pipe cutting
  • Leak detection
  • Pipe laying
  • Manhole setting
  • Teamwork
  • Site cleanup
  • Backhoe operation and forklift

Timeline

Pipe Layer

Greater Ouachita Water Company
05.2020 - 01.2025

Frame and Finish Concrete

Amethyst Construction
01.2018 - 06.2020

Build House Frames

Rogers Manufacturing
03.2017 - 03.2018

Boxing and Unboxing

Lamb Western
01.2016 - 03.2017

Weld and Drive Forklift

Gearn Inc.
02.2005 - 08.2009

GED - Welding

Gary Job Corp
Derek Norwood