JOHN M JOHNSON JR
McComb,USA
Summary
Construction professional prepared for challenges of leading workforce to achieve project goals. Known for implementing process improvements that enhance productivity and safety. Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving project requirements, possessing skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman Piledriving
Cajun Industries LLC.
Cameron, LA
11.2025 - Current
- Led project planning sessions to establish timelines, budgets, and deliverables for construction tasks.
- Coordinated workforce assignments to optimize productivity and resource allocation on-site.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and compliance.
- Oversaw daily operations for welding and piledriving teams to meet completion targets.
Managed team efforts to align with established daily and weekly objectives.
Coordinated activities between foremen to enhance operational efficiency. - Supervised construction of basin by installing 150ft pipe pile within flat sheet basin.
Combo Welder
TEIC
Roxboro, NC
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Troubleshot welding issues related to material fit up, distortion, porosity, and warpage, improving overall weld quality.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy and interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure precise welding execution.
- Coordinated welding schedules and workloads for optimal resource allocation and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Supervised daily welding operations to ensure quality and safety standards were met.
Civil Foreman
PSC
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper maintenance is being conducted for optimal performance.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to code and met specifications set forth by the client or governing body.
- Tracked inventory levels to maintain adequate supplies without overstocking or shortages.
- Monitored work hours and payroll for crew members to ensure accuracy in data entry and payment calculations.
- Provided guidance to crew members regarding technical aspects of their work assignments while offering constructive feedback when needed.
- Offered constructive feedback to crew members on work assignments.
Pipe Fitter
American Pipe
New Orleans, LA
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe, and equipment at construction sites to facilitate assembly.
- Interpreted drawings and blueprints to determine precise pipe specifications and layout.
- Fabricated parts, assembled and installed piping systems, and conducted leak tests to ensure system integrity.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and guides according to specifications.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while performing duties.
Piledriver Foreman
Cajun
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assessed load capacity requirements for various construction projects, ensuring safety and structural integrity based on soil conditions.
- Performed inspections of rigging gear to ensure safety and compliance before each use.
- Calculated load capacity requirements for different types of construction projects based on soil conditions.
- Conducted regular inspections of rigging gear to verify its condition before use.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Communicated effectively with superintendents about progress made on assigned tasks.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors about progress made on assigned tasks.
- Coordinated workforce schedules to optimize productivity and meet project deadlines.
Boilermaker
Local 037
Slidell, LA
10.2014 - 03.2022
- Boilermaker union apprenticeship, worked on constant turnarounds working short term with multiple contractors as a subcontractor.
- Repaired damaged boilers by replacing worn-out pressure valves, gaskets, and seals, ensuring optimal functionality.
- Collaborated with trades personnel to install large-scale industrial projects, contributing to project timelines and team efficiency.
- Bolted pressure vessel structures and parts together using wrenches.
- Strengthened joints and patched weak spots in worn or damaged boilers, enhancing structural integrity and safety.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers hammers for assembling and disassembling machinery parts.
- Followed safety protocols when working around high temperature areas and hazardous chemicals.
Enlisted Soldier
USARMY NATIONAL GUARD
McComb, MS
03.2013 - 03.2021
- Coordinated with personnel to achieve mission objectives through effective communication.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols when operating weapons systems.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain complex military equipment.
- Acquired knowledge of combat tactics and strategy through specialized training courses.
- Administered advanced first aid techniques to ensure prompt medical assistance.
- Utilized strong communication skills to coordinate with other personnel in order to complete objectives.
- Operated and maintained complex military equipment, ensuring readiness for operations.
Education
Engineering - Pre-Engineering
southwest mississippi community college
McCombSkills
- Site supervision
- Piling techniques
- Foundation construction
- Construction plans
- Site quality assurance
- Crew leadership
- Project oversight
- Operational troubleshooting
- Project scheduling
- Site adaptability
- Team coordination
- Heavy machinery operation
- Field supervision
- Stakeholder communication
- Workforce management
- Safety compliance
- Construction oversight
- Milestone tracking
- Construction planning
- Field coordination
Timeline
General Foreman Piledriving
Cajun Industries LLC.
11.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
TEIC
06.2025 - 11.2025
Civil Foreman
PSC
10.2023 - 05.2025
Pipe Fitter
American Pipe
04.2023 - 10.2023
Piledriver Foreman
Cajun
04.2022 - 03.2023
Boilermaker
Local 037
10.2014 - 03.2022
Enlisted Soldier
USARMY NATIONAL GUARD
03.2013 - 03.2021
Engineering - Pre-Engineering
southwest mississippi community college