Drake Abshire
Kaplan,LA
Summary
Talented, hardworking, and reliable Bulkhead and Wharf installer knowledgeable about waterfront installations and job site preparations. Experienced with various power tools, hand tools, and reading tape measure accurately. Dependable Installer able to lift over 100 pounds and follow all directions on a flexible schedule. Eager to learn new skills and contribute to team success. . Well-trained in bulkhead and wharf installation with extensive knowledge of safety protocols for general construction and carpentry. Also, worked production offshore for roughly a year and 5 months. Built communication skills. Responsible and hard working. Knows how to work with others. Worked in West Texas for nearly two years, mainly worked on oil and water tanks. Also fit tested and manlift certified
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
I&E Technician
Prenergy Services
Lafayette, LA
05.2023 - Current
- Troubleshoot level transmitters and pressure transmitters
- Remove and install tank probes
- Remove and reinstall all automation on wells
- Dealt with high pressure and high voltage
Bulkhead Installer
Pier, Bulkhead, Wharf, Specialties LLC
Gueydan, LA
10.2022 - Current
Shelf operator
Danos
Lafayette, LA
03.2021 - Current
- Installed and managed meters
- Controlled levels on vessels
- Made sure to have good housekeeping
Bulkhead Installer
Pier, Bulkhead, Wharf, Specialties LLC
Gueydan, LA
04.2019 - Current
- Applied knowledge of carpentry and general construction to complete attractive finish work
- Demonstrated efficiency and dedication to quality by successfully contributing to over multiple completed jobs
- Read and comprehended technical documentation, checked measurements and reviewed site conditions to facilitate installation
- Followed safety guidelines for using tools, equipment and heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injury
- Completed daily appointment schedule to drive quality and timely service
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites
- Tested systems and performed troubleshooting to alleviate potential issues after set-up
- Removed existing bulkheads and piers to prepare for replacements
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to customers to reduce risk of accidents or damage to health and to meet health and safety requirements
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
Education
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School
Kaplan, LA05.2019
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
SLCC
Lafayette, LASkills
- Knowledge of industry best practices
- Repairing wharfs
- Estimating abilities
- Following safety practices
- Taking precise measurements
- Construction knowledge
- Component repairs
- Worksite preparation
- Time management
- Customer service
- PPE use
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Installing vinyl bulkheads
- Driving piers
- Building riverside structures
- Carpentry skills
- Scaffolding set up
- Flexible
- Hand tool operations
- Forklift driving
- Site preparation
- Equipment maintenance
- Materials handling
- Framing
- Standard operating procedures understanding
- Safety behaviors expertise
- Leadership
- Team building
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Timeline
I&E Technician
Prenergy Services
05.2023 - Current
Bulkhead Installer
Pier, Bulkhead, Wharf, Specialties LLC
10.2022 - Current
Shelf operator
Danos
03.2021 - Current
Bulkhead Installer
Pier, Bulkhead, Wharf, Specialties LLC
04.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
SLCC