John Abner
MULTICRAFTED CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Dynamic construction leader with extensive experience at Sheppard Construction LLC, specializing in risk assessment and heavy machinery operation. Proven track record in commercial construction highlights effective crew supervision and strict adherence to project compliance, ensuring successful outcomes. Expertise in conflict resolution and formwork assembly consistently drives projects to completion while upholding high safety standards. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that enhances productivity, with a solid background in carpentry for both residential and commercial projects, ready to contribute to team success and achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
Certificates
Work History
Carpenter/Concrete Foreman
SHEPPARD CONSTRUCTION PROS
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated the Installation of rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects
- Monitored the demolishing and replacing of old or damaged existing concrete structures.
- Monitored concrete as it was poured, spread, and leveled, adjusting work for weather conditions
- Operated multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs
- KEY PROJECTS
- Kemper Williams Park Facility and Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2
- Central Community School System Chiller pad replacements
- City of St. Gabriel L.A. Community Center Additions and Renovations
Heavy Equipment Supervisor
SHEPPARD CONCRETE PROS LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted risk assessments prior to project commencement to identify potential hazards associated with the use of heavy equipment during construction projects or other related activities.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Operated multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship through precise execution of tasks according to blueprints and specifications.
- KEY PROJECTS
- Alsen Brec Recreational Center Site Improvements Phase 3
- Nathan Georgetown Street Drainage Improvements.
- Hero's Park Hurricane Ida Repairs and Replacements
Heavy Equipment Operator
ZACHARY HOLDINGS
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Maintained accurate logs of equipment operation hours, maintenance activities
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
- KEY PROJECT
- Plaquemines Parish LNG and Liquefied Natural Gas Plan t.
Carpentry General Foreman
PATRIOT INDUSTRIES
Port Allen, Louisiana
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting swiftly to unforeseen circumstances such as weather-related delays or material shortage
- Reviewed and approved time and attendance records of carpentry crews
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals for smooth project execution
- Conducted thorough final inspections of completed projects, ensuring compliance with building codes and client specifications
- Supervised teams of up to 24 employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts, applying listening and communication skills to promote quick resolution
- KEY PROJECT
- Syrah Technologies Lithium-ion Batteries Plant
- Dow Chemicals Plaquemine C.M.E. Brownfield Project
Carpenter Supervisor
BROWN INDUSTRIAL
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised teams of up to 15 employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
- KEY PROJECTS
- Formosa Plastic Area 400 Table Top and Foundations.
- Formosa Plastic Demin Utilities Warehouse
Concrete Superintendent
DAIGLE CONSTRUCTION
Gonzales, L.A
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Championed the adoption of new technologies and construction methods that improved productivity and reduced overall project costs
- Elevated crew morale through supportive leadership style fostering teamwork while setting high standards for individual performance expectations
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards
- Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- KEY PROJECTS
- L.A. Hwy 30 Heritage Landing Concrete Headwall and Outfall Project
- Labadieville, LA Concrete Headwall and new 36 inch Pipe Install
- L.A. Hwy 427 S. Acadian Thruway Street Rehab
- French Settlement rd New Concrete Road/Headwall and New 72 inch Drainage Pipe installation
Carpenter Leadman
BOH BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
Metairie, Louisiana
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites
- Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results
- Skillfully constructing formwork systems for various types of concrete installations.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects
- KEY PROJECTS
- Shintech Addis Foundation work for Areas 250/450, 400, and 600
- Linde BOC/Calumet Shreveport SKU Cold Bed Absorption Unit.
Construction Superintendent
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORPORATION
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Increased customer satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication, addressing concerns promptly, and ensuring quality work throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues
- Used computer software to design construction plans and perform calculations
- KEY PROJECTS
- Sasol Chemical and Petrochemical Complex New Construction
- Genesis Energy Baton Rouge Terminal Facility
Civil Site Supervisor
JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams comprising engineers, architects, surveyors, planners, environmental specialists, among other
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for site
- Strengthened client relationships through regular progress updates, site visits, and participation in project review meetings.
- Read blueprints and understood technical drawings
- Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work
- Inspected wooden and metal formwork Installation prior to concrete placement to confirm everthing is per code and install ed correctly
- KEY PROJECTS
- Cf Industries Donaldsonville Plant Expansion civil works
- Dow Chemicals Plaquemine C.M.E. Greenfield Project Phase 1
- Placid Refinery Port Allen Tank Ring Foundations and Site Improvements
- Muscle Shoals Wise Alloy Plant 2x24 HPN Foundation and Area Pavement
- Tamico-Eastman Geismer Site Drainage improvements and Demapa Foundation
Carpentry General Foreman
JAMES INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Supervised teams of up to 30 employees, answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress.
- Demonstrated expertise in various construction methods, including concrete forming, steel erection, earthworks, piping installation, and utility connections.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- KEY PROJECTS
- South Mississippi Electric Power Association Moselle Repower Foundations and Undergrounds
- Texarkana Electric Power Plant Site Drainage Improvements.
- Westlake Vinyls General Contracting Service Chlorine Unit
- W&T Yellowhammer Dauphin Island Sulphur Pit Repair and Area Pavemen t
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
JAMES INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
06.2006 - 08.2011
- Supervised teams of up to 6 employees answering questions, and providing feedback on work progress
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure
- Efficiently constructed reinforced concrete walls, columns, and beams according to blueprints
- Pre-fabricating wooden and metal formwork in preparation for beams, columns, and wall panel concrete foundations
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects
- KEY PROJECTS
- Marathon Petroleum Garyville Major Expansion Project- Civil Work
- Shintech Plaquemine Chlor-Alkaline Plant Phase 2 and Castic Soda Storage tank Foundations and VCM Plant
- Davant Community Center FEMA Hurricane Katrina Response temporary housing
- Columbian Chemical Company Cogeneration Plant Foundations & Concrete Pavement
Construction/Carpenter Foreman
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Millwrights Local 764
Shreveport, Louisiana
04.2001 - 03.2006
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications
- Skillfully constructing formwork systems for various types of concrete installations
- Streamlined formwork assembly process for quicker completion of concrete structures
- Applied contraction, construction, or isolation joints in appropriate areas and situations
- Reviewed all project documentation and blueprints to prioritize and schedule job tasks
- KEY PROJECTS
- Harrah's Casino and Hotel Shreveport New Hotel and parking garage
- Casino Magic Bossier City New Hotel and Parking Garage
- Hovensa Oil Refinery St. Croix Virgin Island Delayed Coker Drum Project
- Caspiana, L.A. Lock & Dam #5 Red River Waterway Proje ct
Education
Online Course - Workplace Code of Conduct
THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY
Baton Rouge, LA05-2018
Online Courses - Workplace Code of Conduct
THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY
Baton Rouge, LA 05.2001 -
Graduate Certificate - Industrial And Commercial Carpentry
Shreveport Job Corps Center
Shreveport, LA09-1992
Skills
Certification
NCCER Performance Evaluator-Concrete Finishing
Work Availability
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Timeline
Valid ID- L.A. Driver's License
01-2029
Valid ID-T.W.I.C Card
03-2028
Carpenter/Concrete Foreman
SHEPPARD CONSTRUCTION PROS
05.2024 - Current
Heavy Equipment Supervisor
SHEPPARD CONCRETE PROS LLC
08.2023 - 05.2024
First Aid CPR/AED Certification
04-2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
ZACHARY HOLDINGS
03.2023 - 08.2023
Carpentry General Foreman
PATRIOT INDUSTRIES
09.2022 - 04.2023
Carpenter Supervisor
BROWN INDUSTRIAL
06.2021 - 07.2022
Concrete Superintendent
DAIGLE CONSTRUCTION
11.2020 - 03.2021
Carpenter Leadman
BOH BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION
11.2018 - 01.2020
Construction Superintendent
PRIMORIS SERVICES CORPORATION
12.2016 - 11.2018
OPERATION LIFE SAVER CERTIFICATION -Bloodborne Pathoens
04-2014
Civil Site Supervisor
JAMES CONSTRUCTION GROUP
10.2013 - 12.2016
NCCER Performance Evaluator-Concrete Finishing
10-2013
OSHA 10 Certification
06-2013
NCCER Certification -Industrial Carpenter Certified Plus
02-2012
Carpentry General Foreman
JAMES INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS
06.2011 - 08.2013
NCCER: Industrial Carpentry
06-2009
Rough Terrain Forklift Certification
01-2008
Carpenter/Construction Foreman
JAMES INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS
06.2006 - 08.2011
Heavy & Light Construction Equipment Operator Certification
01-2006
Online Courses - Workplace Code of Conduct
THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY
05.2001 -
Construction/Carpenter Foreman
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters and Millwrights Local 764
04.2001 - 03.2006
Online Course - Workplace Code of Conduct
THOMSON COURSE TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Certificate - Industrial And Commercial Carpentry
Shreveport Job Corps Center
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