James Gerard
Lebanon
Summary
Skilled Pile Driver with background in diverse construction projects. Possess strong understanding of safety regulations and pile driving processes, having successfully operated different types of pile-driving equipment. Combines solid teamwork abilities with robust problem-solving skills to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Proven record of contributing to work site efficiency and productivity improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pile Driver/Structural Welder
Local 196 piledrivers union
Portland
12.2019 - Current
- Operated pile driving equipment to install foundation piles efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on machinery to prevent breakdowns.
- Assisted in training new crew members on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Interpreted blueprints and project plans to guide pile installation processes.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Promoted worksite safety and enforced adherence to PPE requirements and OSHA protocols.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Unloaded pile from trucks and barges and arranged in optimal configurations for job needs.
- Operated welding equipment and tools safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Assisted in training new welders on proper techniques and safety protocols.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete welding projects on-time.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
Welding Fabricator
L&M Industrial
Tangent
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Fabricated metal components using welding techniques and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Developed test plans for verifying accuracy of fabricated components before shipment.
- Applied sealants or protective coatings on completed assemblies as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
Education
General Education Diploma
Salem, ORSkills
- Pile driving
- Rigging equipment
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Structural welding
- Worksite safety
- Team collaboration
- Quality inspections
- Project coordination
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Shoring systems
- Load calculations
- Bridge construction
- Augercast piles
- Steel piling
- Retaining walls
- Pile driving techniques
- Environmental compliance
- Construction safety
- Building foundations
- Timber piling
- Marine construction
- Noise control
- Rigging
- Driven piles
- Deep foundation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Torch cutting
- [State] Driver's license
- Skid steer operation
- Pile-driver functions
- Time management abilities
- Rigging Knowledge
- Physical stamina
- Active listening
Certification
- Welding certificates include 6G in fcaw and 6G in smaw.
- Rigger signalman certified
- OSHA 10 and OSHA 30
- Boaters card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pile Driver/Structural Welder
Local 196 piledrivers union
12.2019 - Current
Welding Fabricator
L&M Industrial
01.2018 - 12.2019
General Education Diploma
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