Jerry Fontenot, Jr.
Jennings,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator Supervisor
Bechtal
Sulphur, LA
10.2022 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
- Recognized upset conditions, determining cause, and took appropriate corrective action.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and schematics to position machinery and meet product specifications.
- Knowledge of Trimble/GPS program on equipment.
- Fill in for Senior General Foreman when needed, coordinating employees, equipment, and materials. Inspect work areas and work progress.
- Coordinate labor and equipment resources, ensuring all jobs are completed safely and in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot creatively, solve problems effectively, and make informed decisions while successfully guiding others through constant change.
Operator
TIC/Kiewit
Cameron, La
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Operated front end loaders/ excavators/ dozers.
- Operated dozer and excavator to properly grade areas/land. Dug trenches for drainages.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation to insure safe operation.
Supervisor
R. Cloud Construction
Lake Charles, LA
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow.
- Reviewed project plans and blue prints, estimated needed time and materials.
- Installed pre-fabricated concrete blocks and poured/finished concrete to assemble sturdy structures.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for civil infrastructure projects.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency, and safety.
- Conducted thorough inspection of project locations to identify code issues and initiate needed repairs or maintenance.
- Procured and completed required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
Carpenter Foreman
CB&I Cameron LNG
Hackberry, LA
10.2013 - 05.2017
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on the job injuries and accidents.
- Maintained accurate documentation for all jobs, which included employee timesheets, accident reports, meetings with clients and material information.
- Delivered proper materials and equipment to job site in preparation for project.
- Developed work schedules and delegated crew assignments, evaluating member performance.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Read and interpreted drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements and process procedures.
- Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
- Laid concrete, built batter boards, used excavators and placed reinforced steel accurately for civil infrastructure projects.
- Maintained clean and organized workplace to optimize performance, efficiency and safety.
Derrickhand
Key Energy Services
Lafayette, LA
11.2011 - 03.2013
- Assisted with pipe tallying, rigging up and pipe handling process.
- Inspected fall arrest systems, harnesses, derricks and hoisting compartments for safety.
- Mixed drilling fluids and handles hazardous chemicals.
- Maintained clean worksite, equipment and tools to promote efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed routine repairs and preventative maintenance on rigs and circulation machinery.
- Monitored mud pump manifolds and guided pipes to drill holes.
- Conducted elevator handling, hardline construction and energy isolation procedures.
- Pulled and laid rods tubing and casing using forklifts and winches.
- Mixed mud, water and chemicals to attain required viscosity and pumped mud into bore hole.
- Served on crew that maintained service rigs and performed day to day operation.
Education
GED -
Jennings High School
Jennings, LA05.2004
Skills
- NCCR and NCCR PLUS
- Slipp/Supervision Training
- Blueprint Reading
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Interpreting Blueprints
Timeline
Operator Supervisor
Bechtal
10.2022 - Current
Operator
TIC/Kiewit
02.2019 - 08.2021
Supervisor
R. Cloud Construction
06.2017 - 01.2019
Carpenter Foreman
CB&I Cameron LNG
10.2013 - 05.2017
Derrickhand
Key Energy Services
11.2011 - 03.2013
GED -
Jennings High School