Gerald Smith II
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Experienced construction professional with over a decade in the industry as an NCCER Scaffold Leadman. Possessing a Welding Degree, I excel in ensuring safety and efficiency on projects. Expertise in scaffolding and welding techniques contributes to completing projects on time. Dedicated to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceeding client expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wick Drains Operator/Scaffold Leadman
Bechtel
Port Arthur, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Evacuate water from soil to induce settlement
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints.
- Safety meetings
- Ensured scaffolding met safety standards.
Foreman
Industrial Specialty Craft
Beaumont, TX
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Directed operations of 8-member crew.
- Supervise all site operations
- Analyzed construction plans.
- Directed the handling of materials.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols.
Combo Welder
Sunbelt Rentals
Sabine Pass, TX
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Welding: Performing various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, stick, flux core) on different materials and in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead).
- Material Preparation: Cutting, grinding, and preparing metal components for welding.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpreting blueprints and diagrams to understand welding requirements and specifications.
- Equipment Operation: Operating welding machines and gas torches
Scaffold Leadman
Apache Industrial Services
Beaumont, TX
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Build & Dismantle scaffolds
- Read blueprints
- Safety meetings
- Inspect scaffolds
- Follow safety procedures for company
Combo Welder
Brock Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Welding: Performing various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, stick, flux core) on different materials and in various positions (flat, vertical, overhead).
- Material Preparation: Cutting, grinding, and preparing metal components for welding.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpreting blueprints and diagrams to understand welding requirements and specifications.
- Equipment Operation: Operating welding machines, gas torches, and other related equipment.
Scaffold Builder Leadman
Industrial Scaffolding
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Construct and secure scaffolds
- Scaffold inspections
- Read blueprints
- Safety meetings
- Inspect scaffolds
- Follow safety procedures for company
Scaffold Builder
CB&I
Sulphur, LA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Build & Dismantle scaffolds
- Read blueprints
- Safety meetings
- Inspect scaffolds
- Follow safety procedures for company
Fabricator/Welder
Modern Mfg
Beaumont, TX
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Mig welder
Education
Additional Training - Welding
Associated Builders & Contractors
Nederland, TXCertificate - Welding
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX01.2010
High school diploma - undefined
Clifton J. Ozen High School
Beaumont, TX05.2003
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Combo Welding
- Power Tools
- Safety
- Construction
- Scaffold building
Certification
- TWIC
- ISTC
- BASIC
- NCCER
- NCCER +
- CRAFT BADGE
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Education
true
Timeline
Wick Drains Operator/Scaffold Leadman
Bechtel
01.2024 - Current
Foreman
Industrial Specialty Craft
01.2023 - 01.2024
Combo Welder
Sunbelt Rentals
04.2022 - 01.2023
Scaffold Leadman
Apache Industrial Services
08.2019 - 08.2020
Combo Welder
Brock Group
07.2018 - 07.2019
Scaffold Builder Leadman
Industrial Scaffolding
08.2017 - 06.2018
Scaffold Builder
CB&I
01.2015 - 01.2016
Fabricator/Welder
Modern Mfg
01.2010 - 11.2011
Additional Training - Welding
Associated Builders & Contractors
Certificate - Welding
Lamar Institute of Technology
High school diploma - undefined
Clifton J. Ozen High School