GERARDO VELA
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Professional Ironworker with focus on delivering high-quality results and ensuring safety standards. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in structural steel erection, welding, and blueprint reading. Known for leadership, reliability, and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
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.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Ironworker
Performance Contractors
05.2015 - Current
- Unloading cargo trailer with steel columns, beams, braces, porchops, and angles, aswell as other steel erecting components.
- Shaking out steel and completing an inventory list.
- Creating a hang list of steel to properly begin erecting steel.
- Erecting iron steel by working at heights or utilizing JLG man lifts.
- Bolt up iron steel.
- Communication with surveyors to properly check if structure is plumbed and leveled.
- Impact iron steel.
- Install platforms and grating.
- Fabricate steel supports and angles.
- Read and understand iron drawings and ISOs.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma - Education
Idea Frontier
Brownsville, TX06.2013
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Great at seeing when someone is lying or acting suspicious
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish
- Physically and mentally in shape
- Sharp and Focused
- Steel erection
- Crane signaling
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Heavy lifting
- Metal fabrication
- Structural welding
- Structural inspection
- Rigging techniques
- Quality control
- OSHA regulations
- Delivery coordination
- Job site coordination
- Fall protection
- Hand tools operation
- Construction safety
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Elevated work platform set up
- Column connecting
- Steel fabrication
- Safety measures
- Metal decking installation
- Welding
- Job site preparation
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- Industrial maintenance
- OSHA compliance
- Rigging preparation
- High rise ironworking
- Erection drawing assessments
- Beam installation
- Steel component alignments
- Column connection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and hardworking
- Problem-solving
- Crane rigging
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Worker supervision
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Physical strength and stamina
- Decision-making
- Heavy equipment operations
- Hand-eye coordination
- Employee motivation
Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications
- Transportation Worker Indentification Credential (Twic)
- Refinery Turnaround, Start Up and Shut Down Specialist Class A Boilermaker/Tower Mechanic
- Ironworker Journeyman / Leadman / Foreman
- Scissor Lift and Aerial Lift Training
- Lock Out, Tag Out Training (LOTO)
- Respiratory Protection Training (3M 6000 HF, Scott AV 2000 FF) (Fresh Air Breathing)
- Confined Space Entry Certified Training
- Fall Protection and Prevention
- Anti- Harrassment and Discrimination Training Standard First Aid and Blood Burn Pathogens Program
- Rigging and flagging skills
- OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program Certification
- Chemical Plant experience and knowledge
- New Construction experience and knowledge
References
- Jonathan Howard/ Valero Operator/ (956)589-0830
- Stephen Damien Loosey/ Universal Plant Services Superintendent/ Project Manager/ (870)421-7434
- Clint Mitchell/ Performance Contractors Site Manager/ (979)482-1914
Certification
NCCER Plus Ironworker
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Ironworker
Performance Contractors
05.2015 - Current
NCCER Plus Ironworker
High School Diploma - Education
Idea Frontier
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