Gary Byrd
Russellville,AR
Summary
Resourceful Working Foreman known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in project management, team leadership, and safety protocol adherence. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Working Foreman
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
Little Rock, AR
10.2024 - Current
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools for compliance with industry standards.
- Communicated project updates to management and team members effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflow processes.
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion within budget parameters.
- Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
- Provided guidance on construction techniques and methods to reduce costs and improve productivity.
Welding Supervisor
Platinum Power
Morrilton, Arkansas
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure quality and safety standards.
- Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in welding tasks.
- Trained new welders on best practices and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of welding supplies and materials for ongoing projects.
- Interpreted blueprints or drawings accurately in order to plan effective layouts for fabrication jobs.
Working Lead Man/Welder
Koontz Electric
Morrilton, Arkansas
02.2017 - 10.2023
- Installed and maintained electrical equipment in substations.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
- Fabricated and prepared switchboards, terminal boards, barriers and insulating material for power system.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
- Tested connectivity and signal quality for individual cables and documented results.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Welding
UACCM
Morrilton, AR12-2010
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
Little Rock, AR05-2009
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier, AR05-2001
Skills
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Structural fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Job reporting and documentation
- Safety compliance
- OSHA regulations
- Site inspections
- Documentation review
- Workflow optimization
- Resource optimization
- Project management
- Crew management
- Equipment maintenance
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking
- Deadline management
- Employee mentoring
Timeline
Working Foreman
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
10.2024 - Current
Welding Supervisor
Platinum Power
10.2023 - 10.2024
Working Lead Man/Welder
Koontz Electric
02.2017 - 10.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Welding
UACCM
Associate of Science - Architectural Drafting
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier High School