Juan Carlos Herrera
Cleburne,TX
Summary
Proficient scaffold builder with extensive experience in team leadership and mentoring. Skilled in training junior builders on safety protocols and best practices, ensuring compliance and enhancing overall team performance. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Also with a strong background in construction and safety compliance. Reliable team player skilled in blueprint interpretation, material management, and structural assembly. Focused on delivering high-quality results and adapting to changing project requirements. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Scaffold Builder
Stratos Industrial Contractors
Taylor, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised scaffold assembly and disassembly to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained junior scaffold builders on industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
- Developed strategies for efficient material usage, reducing waste during projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of scaffold structures for integrity and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to align scaffolding solutions with project requirements.
- Mentored new hires, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.
- Completed projects within deadline by prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Supervised teams of scaffold builders during large-scale projects, effectively delegating tasks and overseeing progress to ensure timely completion.
- Maintained a clean worksite to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
Scaffold Builder
Palacios Marine Industrial
Taylor, TX
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Constructed and assembled scaffolding systems according to blueprints and safety regulations.
- Inspected materials and equipment for compliance with safety standards before installation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during scaffold erection and dismantling.
- Trained junior scaffold builders on safety protocols and best practices in scaffold assembly.
- Improved worksite safety through proactive identification of hazards and implementation of corrective measures.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations during all phases of scaffold construction and maintenance activities.
- Displayed strong physical stamina, consistently fulfilling demanding labor requirements throughout long workdays onsite.
- Enhanced job site safety by assembling and dismantling safe, secure scaffolding structures.
- Improved team productivity through effective collaboration and clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Carried materials and equipment weighing up to 200 pounds onto job sites in various climates and weather conditions.
- Maintained safety and operational procedures for projects at heights of up to 100 feet.
- Trained over 10 newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition to enhance operational efficiency on job sites.
- Assisted in developing project timelines by coordinating material deliveries and labor requirements effectively.
- Adhered to strict quality control standards, guaranteeing the reliability and stability of built scaffolding structures.
- Demonstrated versatility in scaffold construction by adapting to various architectural designs and requirements.
- Participated in regular safety meetings, contributing to ongoing improvement efforts for job site practices.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding.
- Improved team productivity through effective collaboration and clear communication with coworkers and supervisors.
- Established strong working relationships with clients by delivering high-quality workmanship within deadlines.
Education
Cleburne High School
Cleburne, TXSkills
- Efficient material handling
- OSHA safety regulations
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Commercial construction experience
- Fall protection
- Team coordination expertise
- Advanced blueprint reading
- Scaffold erection techniques
- Strong leadership
- Team relationships
- Construction safety
- Relationship building
- Personal protective equipment
- Mentoring and training
- Blueprint analysis
- OSHA compliance
- Safety regulations
- Scaffolding set up
- Able to lift 150 pounds
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- General laborer
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Decision making and prioritization
- Decision-making
- Safety compliance
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Woodworking
- Team Sports
- Playing Sports
- Participate in Soccer and Football, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
Timeline
Lead Scaffold Builder
Stratos Industrial Contractors
01.2025 - Current
Scaffold Builder
Palacios Marine Industrial
10.2022 - 01.2025
Scaffold Builder
BrandSafway
01.2020 - 09.2022
Cleburne High School