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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Joey Bergeron

New Iberia,LA

Summary

With a proven track record at Chart Energy & Chemicals, I've spearheaded teams to enhance shop efficiency and safety, embodying leadership and operational excellence. My expertise in fabrication and a keen focus on continuous improvement have significantly uplifted production standards. Skilled in both employee development and advanced machine operation, I excel in driving projects to successful completion while fostering a culture of safety and quality.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Contractor

South Louisiana Renovations
01.2025 - Current


  • Safeguarded workplace safety
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential hires and selecting qualified candidates to join the team.
  • Managed a team of skilled workers, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship by closely monitoring team performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering praise for accomplishments and guidance on areas needing improvement.

Prep Shop Foreman

Chart Energy & Chemicals
03.2017 - 12.2024
  • Oversee prep department daily operations
  • Brake press
  • Automated band saw
  • Cnc cut table
  • Drill press
  • Plate roller
  • Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work areas.
  • Safeguarded workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions for staff.
  • Used hand and power tools, equipment, and instruments accurately.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential hires and selecting qualified candidates to join the team.
  • Managed a team of skilled workers, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship by closely monitoring team performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects and smooth communication between teams.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management regarding shop updates, challenges faced, and potential opportunities for growth or improvement.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering praise for accomplishments and guidance on areas needing improvement.

Shop Foreman

Metal Shark Boats
07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Foreman Yacht Shop
  • Increased shop efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and organizing work.
  • Safeguarded workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and conducting regular training sessions for.
  • Directed daily operations of team of Number technicians and shop professionals.
  • Managed a team of skilled technicians, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth and development.
  • Addressed customer concerns in a timely manner, upholding the company''s reputation for excellent customer service.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.

Ironworker Leaderman

CB&I
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
  • Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
  • Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
  • Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.

Prep Leaderman

Chart Energy & Chemicals
09.2011 - 07.2015

Line up workers daily, assist on fits and blueprints,

Assist on brake press, plate roller, marvel saw, cnc cut table, drill press.

Cabin Leaderman

Swiftships Shipbuilders
12.2009 - 09.2011

Oversee all cabin fabrication

Welding, Fitting, and Quality.

Education

High School Diploma - General

New Iberia Senior High
New Iberia, LA
05.1998

Skills

  • Workplace safety
  • Fabrication skills
  • Equipment operation
  • Production scheduling
  • Quality control inspections
  • Operational efficiency
  • Machine operation
  • Materials coordination
  • Continuous improvements
  • Hiring and training
  • Decision-making
  • Production coordination
  • Computer skills
  • 8 years marine industry fabrication and management
  • Carpentry
  • Drywall
  • Electrical
  • Plumbing
  • Painting
  • Handyman
  • Flooring

Certification

First aid certified

Fork Lift Certified

OSHA certified

Management training

Timeline

Contractor

South Louisiana Renovations
01.2025 - Current

Prep Shop Foreman

Chart Energy & Chemicals
03.2017 - 12.2024

Shop Foreman

Metal Shark Boats
07.2015 - 03.2017

Ironworker Leaderman

CB&I
07.2014 - 07.2015

Prep Leaderman

Chart Energy & Chemicals
09.2011 - 07.2015

Cabin Leaderman

Swiftships Shipbuilders
12.2009 - 09.2011

High School Diploma - General

New Iberia Senior High
Joey Bergeron