JOHN H. ABNER JR
GONZALES,LA
Summary
ADDRESS Objective Looking to use current skills and grow as a civil construction superintendent based on in-depth knowledge about civil construction techniques, handling small and large civil projects, and grasp of technical specifications with an insight in civil engineering. Detail-oriented craftsperson brings extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CIVIL SUPERVISOR
PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION
01.2022 - Current
- Instructs and follows the three week and one week look ahead plans for the civil works of the project; in close liaison with construction, planning and other departments and disciplines
- Ensures that all work is in conformity to standards and specifications and discusses deviations from specified civil procedures to ensure full compliance with QA/QC inspection plans and procedures
- Finds and implements “on-the-job” training programs with the aim of developing and improving team members’ competency in required skills and abilities
- Follows the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution to avoid any type of incidents and/or accidents
- Notable Projects: Demin Utilities Warehouse and Formosa Plastic area 400 table top
CONCRETE SUPERVISOR
R.J. DAIGLE INDUSTRIES
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Instructs and follows the three week and one week look ahead plans for the civil works of the project; in close liaison with construction, planning and other departments and disciplines
- Ensures that all work is in conformity to standards and specifications
- Interprets specifications and discusses deviations from specified civil procedures to ensure full compliance with QA/QC inspection plans and procedures
- Names and implements “on-the-job” training programs with the aim of developing and improving team members’ competency in required skills and abilities
- Follows the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution to avoid any type of incidents and/or accidents
- Notable Projects: Hwy 30 heritage landing concrete headwall and outfall project; Central, LA – French Settlement road concrete headwall and drainage installation; East Baton Rouge Parish street rehab; 7 Pines Subdivision street rehab; Ascension Parish roads and street rehab; LA Hwy 10 concrete ditch demo and repair; Oak Colony drainage and street repair; LA Hwy 427/S
- Acadian Thruway street rehab; and Labadieville, LA concrete headwall and new 36-inch rap pipe installment.
CIVIL INDUSTRIAL LEADMAN: BOH BROS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Instructed and transferred knowledge in an efficient and effective way to colleagues and staff
- Liaised with other disciplinary staff to ensure the greatest interface of the various operational activities, with the overall goal being a successful completion of the project
- Notable Project: Shintech, Plaquemine, LA.
CIVIL INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR
PRIMORIS ENERGY SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Supervised and led civil crews, ensured all aspects of performance and work followed project specifications and completed within the planned time and within budget constraints
- Notable projects: 1
- Sasol Chemical, Lake Charles, 2
- LA-Petrochemical Complex-New Construction; 3
- Genesis Energy, Port Allen, LA 4
- Baton Rouge Terminal Facility-New Construction; 5
- Tamico, St
- Gabriel, LA-Site Drainage Improvement Phase 1; 6
- Placid Refinery, Port Allen, LA-Tank Ring Foundation; 7
- Dow Chemicals, Plaquemine, LA-C.M.E.
Columbian Chemical Company
Centerville, LA
- Cogeneration Plant Foundations and Concrete
Marathon Petroleum
Garyville, LA
- Garyville Major Expansion Project (civil work-New Construction) 10
- Shintech, Addis, LA- Deep Foundations in areas 250/450, 400, and 600 11
- Shintech, Plaquemine, LA- Chlor-Alkaline Plant Phase 2 Mechanical Caustic Soda Storage Tank Foundations, and VCM Plant 2 foundations work projects
CF Industries, Mississippi Electric Power Association
Donaldsonville, LA, AL, MS
- Plant Expansion Civil Works
- 13.Westlake Vinyls, Geismer, LA General Contracting Services- Chlorine Unit 14
- Wise Alloy, Muscle Shoals, 2x24 HPN Civil Construction Project 15
- W&T Yellowhammer Plant, Dauphin Island, - Sulphur Pit Repair 16
- South, - Moselle Repower Foundations and Undergrounds
Education
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School
Shreveport, LA03.1991
Skills
- Project Support
- Blueprint Understanding
- Erosion and Sedimentation Control
- Stress Analysis
- Microsoft Visual Basic Proficiency
- Operational Analysis
- Construction Surveying
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Performance Updates
- Planning and Coordination
- Field Operations
- Equipment Knowledge
Certification
Reliable civil construction superintendent with 20+ years in on-site leadership. OSHA Certified. Fellow Craft Workers’ Trainer, Blueprint Interpretation,
Construction Job Site Health and Safety Coordinator, Effective communication and listening skills, Construction Project Management, Commercial Construction Projects, Residential Construction Projects and attention to detail and eye for perfection, CPR & First Aid; OSHA Training; Leadership Training; NCCER-Certified Craft Instructor; NCCER Plus-Industrial Construction Carpentry; NCCER-Heavy Equipment Operator; NCCER-Craft Skills Assessment Program; NCCER-Performance Verification; NCCER-Carpentry; NCCER-Concrete Finishing; Completion Apprenticeship-Carpenter; Journeyman’s Certification; Code of Conduct-Workplace; Code of Conduct-Business Ethics; Harassment & Discrimination Prevention
References
ShintechShintechShintechTamicoREFERENCES Roberto Anaya – Industrial Civil Foreman – Zachary (Sabine Pass) (239) 297-2003 Joseph Settle – Superintendent (past Zachary employee) (850) 490-3054 Henry Tarver – Project General SuperintendBrasfiedasfied and Gorrie Industrial (225) 573-7CostonCoston Dorsey- QA/QC Cajun Deep Foundations (225) 279-4536 David Mayo-General Supt. Primoris Energy Services (225) 921-6Juantellentelle Ayo- H.R. / craft recruiter K.B.R. Industries (225) 303-2576 Rico Greene-Civil Foreman-Zachary Construction (current employee) (225) 229-6274 Patrick Taylor-Civil Foreman-Beard Construction (past employee) (318) 317-5698 Damon Crochet-Dirt and Equipment Foreman- Brown Industrial (985) 513-0092 Jimmy Nettles-Senior Project estimator-Cajun Industries (225) 252-3818 Byron Sheppard- Sheppard Concrete Pros (past employee) (225) 330-1556
Additional Information
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Timeline
CIVIL SUPERVISOR
PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION
01.2022 - Current
CONCRETE SUPERVISOR
R.J. DAIGLE INDUSTRIES
01.2020 - 01.2022
CIVIL INDUSTRIAL LEADMAN: BOH BROS
01.2018 - 01.2019
CIVIL INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR
PRIMORIS ENERGY SERVICES
01.2009 - 01.2018
Columbian Chemical Company
Marathon Petroleum
CF Industries, Mississippi Electric Power Association
High School Diploma -
Captain Shreve High School