George Echavarria
Westerville,OH
Summary
Safety-conscious Ironworker known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 25+ years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker General Foreman
Bechtel Manufacturing & Technologies
Columbus, OH
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to resolve design issues, maintaining a strong focus on structural integrity.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications with attention to detail, identifying potential challenges before they became critical issues on site.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among crew members while addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Coordinated with other trade professionals like electricians, plumbers, carpenters for seamless integration of work processes.
- Managed daily operations on-site, including assigning tasks to crew members based on individual skill sets and expertise.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing schedules, budgets, and resources.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
Ironworker Foreman
CMC
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, suspended loads and hazardous handling materials
- Reinforced walls and structures, teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water, and sewage lines
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
Ironworker General Foreman
Harris Rebar
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines
- Installed pt cables as part of reinforcing
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety suspended loads and hazardous material handling.
Ironworker General Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving safety, efficiency and productivity
- Used Microsoft tools to create documents and other communications
- Managed team of 80 + employees, overseeing hiring, training, and promoted professional growth of employees
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts maintaining a good attendance and be on time record
- Created plans and communicated to other crafts deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time
- Carried out day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for rebar installation and other reinforcement components also identified issues that occurred, suggest and implemented corrective measures.teaming with field engineering
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines
- Complied with OSHA, NRC and company safety guidelines for height safety, load suspension, hazardous material handling, and proper use of ppe to promote a safe work environment,
- Hoisted prefabbed reinforcing components into place, safely coordinating cranes support during process
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Mechanical Supervisor
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Worked at Corpus Chrsti LGN plant with the following responsibilities
- Developed standard operating procedures to encourage consistency of work from team members
- Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment as cooling tower, fin fans, vessels, heat interchanger, pumps, compressors, keeping work in line with drawings, specifications, safely and productive manner
- Trained mechanical department personnel in procedures and safety requirements
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs
- Managed efficiently teams of up to 50 employees.(Millwrights and Boilermakers)
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements
- Supervised shims insertion, verified adjusted tension on nuts and bolts, and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with 99% accuracy
- Verified mounting holes and anchor bolts laid out using measuring instruments,
- Worked with riggers crew and crane operator to install and lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline
- Assessed employee work and improved performance with mentoring and coaching approaches.
Ironworker General Foreman
Granite Construction
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Supervised use of specialized hand tools manipulation to perform assigned tasks
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for use of mechanical equipment and hazardous material handling.
Construcción Superintendent
Bechtel Mining & Minerals
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked a EWS Marine Works area as construction Superintendent
- Planned, coordinated, supervised and scheduled all civil work activities at the marine work area
- Performed training , implementing and developing new construction techniques as well as introducing tools and construction work accessories with excellent results
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Created plans and communicated to team members deadlines to complete projects on time
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Rebar Superintendent
Bechtel Mines & Minerals
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Worked at EWS as rebar superintendent and instructor giving continuity to the programs implemented in OGP 1 project , as developing and implementing work procedures, also the use of new tools and construction accessories, as well as
- Reviewing and suggesting changes on design drawings
- Supervising rebar installation in a safe, productive and efficient manner according to Bechtel's standards
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional commitment
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement with hard work and dedication
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Rebar Superintendent & Instructor
Bechtel Mining & Minerals
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Worked at OGP 1 expansion project as rebar superintendent and instructor,
- Teaching and introducing to local craftsmen new work practices and procedures
- Implement the use of new tools and safety equipment to be more efficient, productive and safe
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Rebar Superintendent
Bomac LTD
12.2012 - 02.2013
- Lead crews of ironworkers to place, prefab and install reinforcing structures based in the interpretation of blue prints
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
- Improved operations through consistent hard work, dedication, training and coaching
- Conducting daily safety meetings
- Kept track of tonnage placed
- Updated inventory of tool and supplies
Ironworker General Foreman
Stantru Resources
08.2011 - 11.2012
- Supervised crew of ironworkers on the construction of the new international terminal John Bradley at LAX
- Prefabbing
- Placing
- Reinforcing steel structures based on field drawings
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines
- Examined architectural drawings and blueprints to determine reinforcement was placed according to standards
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension and working at heights
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Rigging Foreman
JD Steel
04.2011 - 07.2011
- Performed rigging inspections in a daily basis
- Kept updated logs and reports
- Assure every lifting activity followed a rigging plan
- Verified personnel qualifications were up to the date
- Directed rigging activities according to schedule and quality demands
- Managed safety and security of rigging location to prevent intrusion and injuries to by standers and personnel
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures
- Supervised and coordinated rigging and range operations through consistent communication with rigging team members
Field Rebar Superintendent
QPL Inc
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Lead, plan and organized crew of ironworkers to perform prefabbing, installation and placing of reinforcing steel on bridges, flood control walls following corps engineers design drawings and procedures
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Journeyman Ironworker
Century Steel, Steel Engineers
12.1998 - 12.2010
- Satisfactorily worked on my starting years on the construction of flood control channels, water treatment plants, water reservoirs, high raisers, parking structures, bridges and at the expansion of the MCarran airport in the city of la Vegas.
Education
Field Ironworker Cert - Construction
JATC
Las Vegas 06.2002
2 Years Of College Education - Mechanical Engineering
TECNM-ITA Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes Mexico06.1984
Skills
- Job planning
- Infrastructure, nuclear, oil and gas, mining & minerals and commercial construction
- Design drawings and blue prints reading
- Heavy lifting Planning
- Effective communication
- Construction management
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid/CPR
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Rod-bending machines
- Safety protocols and risk management
- Microsoft Software Proficiency
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
Accomplishments
- Worked satisfactorily in the construction of missile silos and storage facilities in Fort Greely AK.
- Participated in the construction of the Hoover dam bypass bridge
- Supervised and collaborated with team of 50 staff members in the development of project of the new John Bradley international terminal at LAX.
- Worked successfully for 3 year in international assignments in South America as superintendent and instructor in the expansion of the minera La Escondida as well as in construction of EWS desalination plant in Antofagasta Chile.
- Supervised and worked rebar installation in the extension project of the light rail in Seattle WA
- Supervised , trained and with a 80 staff members at the construction of the unit 3 and 4 at Votgle nuclear power plant.
Languages
Spanish
Native Speaker
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Travel , biking, hiking, spend time with family.
Timeline
Ironworker General Foreman
Bechtel Manufacturing & Technologies
03.2023 - Current
Ironworker Foreman
CMC
04.2022 - 12.2022
Ironworker General Foreman
Harris Rebar
10.2019 - 12.2021
Ironworker General Foreman
Richmond County Constructors
06.2017 - 09.2019
Mechanical Supervisor
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals
08.2016 - 05.2017
Ironworker General Foreman
Granite Construction
01.2016 - 07.2016
Construcción Superintendent
Bechtel Mining & Minerals
07.2015 - 01.2016
Rebar Superintendent
Bechtel Mines & Minerals
04.2014 - 06.2015
Rebar Superintendent & Instructor
Bechtel Mining & Minerals
04.2013 - 03.2014
Rebar Superintendent
Bomac LTD
12.2012 - 02.2013
Ironworker General Foreman
Stantru Resources
08.2011 - 11.2012
Rigging Foreman
JD Steel
04.2011 - 07.2011
Field Rebar Superintendent
QPL Inc
01.2011 - 04.2011
Journeyman Ironworker
Century Steel, Steel Engineers
12.1998 - 12.2010
Field Ironworker Cert - Construction
JATC
2 Years Of College Education - Mechanical Engineering
TECNM-ITA Aguascalientes