George Hernandez
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Bilingual safety compliance expert with proven track record in hazard identification and risk assessment. Skilled in conducting thorough inspections and implementing quality assurance protocols. Strong communication abilities facilitate effective collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Disaster Housing Inspector
Vanguard Emergency Management
Winchester, Virginia
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted inspections of disaster-affected housing units to ensure safety compliance and protect resident wellbeing.
- Evaluated structural integrity and living conditions in temporary housing arrangements.
- Identified and reported hazardous conditions within damaged properties to prevent unsafe occupancy and ensure timely remediation.
- Coordinated communication between residents and emergency management officials to streamline response efforts and address urgent needs.
- Advised homeowners on mitigation strategies to reduce risks from future disasters.
Certified Welder/Owner/Operator
BriKeDy Welding Services
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Managed welding service delivery and project execution to meet client specifications.
- Operated welding equipment for efficient completion of fabrication tasks.
- Conducted quality checks on welded components, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Inspected finished products, verifying adherence to established quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations throughout projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise project specifications.
Education
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS Certification
04-2018
Certified Welder - Technical Institute
Miami Lakes Technical Institute
Miami, FL03-1984
American Welding Society
AWS Certification
Fort Lauderdale, FL01-1984
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Hazard identification
- Structural evaluation
- Inspection management
- Disaster response coordination
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Document preparation
- Equipment inspection
- Equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual English and Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Disaster Housing Inspector
Vanguard Emergency Management
03.2019 - Current
Certified Welder/Owner/Operator
BriKeDy Welding Services
01.2010 - 01.2019
American Bureau of Shipping
ABS Certification
Certified Welder - Technical Institute
Miami Lakes Technical Institute
American Welding Society
AWS Certification