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Jonah Cavazos-Smith

Dequincy,LA

Summary

Safety-conscious Ironworker with five years experience in the industrial/refinery environment known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Lifts heavy items and works in adverse weather conditions with superior performance and reliability.

Work History

Iron Worker

Performance Contractors
Beaumont, TX
  • Beaumont,TX/Exxon-Blade One
  • Install platforms and ladders on vessels , furnace , heater cans and substation.
  • Erect and install iron.
  • Operate aerial lift to install pipe supports.
  • Layout for modules and heaters.
  • Set modules on plot.
  • Set vessels on plot.
  • Install checker plate with HILTI gun and drills.
  • Remove temporary iron on furnace.
  • Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Analyzed specifications and blueprints and suggested quantities, types and sizes of materials required per job allocation.

Iron Worker

Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
  • Sulphur,La/Westlake Polymer
  • Erect new extensions to train loading dock in Co-propylene.
  • Erect loading station from loading dock for trains.
  • Use structural drawing to layout and erect pipe supports.
  • Assist in pulling bundles out of exchangers.
  • Replaced eight bundles of exchangers.
  • Flag crane to off load/ load bundles from bundle truck.
  • Cut down flag poles at main Westlake office and replace them with new poles and flags.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.

Iron Worker

Performance Contractors
Westlake , LA
  • Westlake,La/ Westlake North
  • Demoed all old rotting pipe, platforms , latter cages, beams, valves and heater tank.
  • Replaced heater tank with all new pipes and valves.
  • Placed vessels.
  • Hung platforms, latter cages, pipes and valves on vessel.
  • Maintained a safe and clean job site.

Iron worker

Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
  • Sulphur,la/ WR Grace
  • Replaced all motorized equipment and structural components on tanks.
  • Replace platforms, latter cages , handrails and structural components.
  • Replaced three sections of fiberglass tank and all it’s filters.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
  • Maintained safe jobsite at all times.

Iron worker

Performance Contractors
Plaquemine, LA
  • Plaquemine,La/ Westlake Axial
  • Erected heaters , pipe racks , finger racks and platforms.
  • Use Ariel lifts to get rigging off columns, stacks and beams.
  • Use structural drawings to lay out and erect pipe supports.
  • Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
  • Trained and experienced using turnbuckles, crowbars and jacks to align structural steel into final positions. Held rivets in place while workers used air hammers to form heads on rivets.
  • Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
  • Adjusted plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits and levels to align structural steel members vertically and horizontally.

Pipe Fitter Helper

Performance Contractors
Westlake, La
  • Westlake,La/ConocoPhillips 66
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Take out and replace valves.
  • Bolt up and torque down valve bolts.
  • Prep pipe lines for hydro test.
  • Complete hydro test on pipe lines.

Iron worker

Performance Contractors
Westlake, LA
  • Westlake,La/ConocoPhillips 66
  • Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Determined size, shape, placement and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Put bolts together.
  • Use power tools to measure and cut steel, beams, braces and grating.
  • Build and assemble pipe stands.
  • Hang iron/ place columns.
  • Use harness , spuds , sleeved bar, bull pin, torque wrench, impact gun, and hammer.
  • Fire watch ,flag crane to place beams, braces , grating , latter cages and platforms.
  • Read prints to place steel.
  • Work at heights to hang steel beams and columns.
  • Use ladders and stairs to access work area.

Rod Buster Helper

Performance Contractors
West Lake, LA
  • Westlake,La/Sasol
  • Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
  • Skilled in use of specialized metalworking and concrete manipulation tools to perform assigned tasks.
  • Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
  • Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding and cutting.
  • Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
  • Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
  • Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space and hazardous material handling.
  • Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
  • Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding or bending.
  • Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
  • Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
  • Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
  • Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Studied blueprints to determine accurate lengths for reinforcement bars and cut pieces.
  • Inspected equipment for functionality and safety to achieve effective, productive and long-term use.

Environmental Control

Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
  • Inspected municipal and industrial facilities for adherence to environmental regulations.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Operated lawn mower ,weed eater, buggy and tractor.
    Complete J.S.A paperwork and permits.
    Maintain the grass level on a schedule.
    Assist management with moving offices.
    Assist Fire & Safety with putting out warning signs.
    Pressure washed inside of vessels.
    Working at heights.

Heavy Equipment Flagger

Performance Contractors
Westlake, LA
  • Westlake, La/Sasol
  • Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
  • Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • Synchronized resources on job sites by smoothly communicating with and directing team members via handheld mobile devices.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Determined and marked locations of underground pipes and wires to plan optimal digging locations.
  • Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.

Water Pump Operator Helper

Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
  • Westlake,La/Sasol
  • Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
  • Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

High School diploma - General Studies

Singer High School
Singer, LA
05.2017

Skills

  • Safety protocols and procedures first!!!
  • Column connecting , blueprint reading
  • Job planning , Great leadership skills
  • Can work long hours/holidays staying focused
  • Adaptation to industrial/refineries environment
  • Physically fit
  • Written/spoken Communication
  • Learn new skills quickly
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Iron Worker

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Iron Worker

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Iron Worker

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Iron worker

Performance Contractors

Iron worker

Performance Contractors

Pipe Fitter Helper

Performance Contractors

Iron worker

Performance Contractors

Rod Buster Helper

Performance Contractors

Environmental Control

Performance Contractors

Heavy Equipment Flagger

Performance Contractors

Water Pump Operator Helper

Performance Contractors

High School diploma - General Studies

Singer High School

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