Jonathan Hernandez
Houston
Summary
Professional Fireproofing / Paint Specialist with strong expertise in surface preparation, painting, fireproofing and quality control. Known for ensuring compliance with industry standards and achieving high quality and optimal results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Reliable and skilled in all my craft needs , fireproofing application techniques, and compliance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint / Coatings
S&B Engineers and Constructors
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of the prepping and painting process, resulting in consistent high-quality work always meeting Q.C expectations.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking to achieve optimal results.
- Power tools used for preparing surfaces such as palm sanders, grinders, pencil grinders and bristle blasters.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and work duties.
Fireproofer
BrandSafway
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Cleaning and preparing surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of the fireproofing material, Jotachar 1709.
- Using specialized equipment to spray, brush, or trowel fireproofing materials onto designated areas of industrial structure.
- Checking the thickness and consistency of the applied fireproofing to meet industry standards.
- Prepping Included Refract and other powertools to ensure proper adhesion to surfaces.
Fireproofer
Hartman & Walsh Industrial Services
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Prep & Paint damaged mechanical or block outs on industrial beams & structures often while working on yellow tag (100% tie off) scaffolds.
- Paint ( Zinc Phosphate ) on prepped surfaces using brush & roll prior to the application of Thermo-Lag E100 , fireproof.
- Thermo-Lag E100 application was measured using a wet mil-gauge, often requiring more than two coats depending on blueprint readings.
- Prepping included power tools such as palm sanders, grinders, and pencil grinders.
- Prepping also included hand tools such as Putty/5in1 Knife , and Sandpaper.
Fireproofer / Painter
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Application of Cementitious ,a spray-applied, cement-based coating to structural elements like steel beams and columns.
- Running the pump for Cementitious in a high-stress work environment where the pump needs to be fed mixed material continuously in order to prevent hoses from clogging up.
- Prepping surfaces and Painting any assigned work fronts. using Graco' spray pumps. Checking application thickness using a wet mil-gauge.
- Spraying almost always done while working and operating a manual scissor lift.
Fireproofer
F.D.THOMAS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Application of Thermo-Lag E100 on damaged mechanical, or block outs on industrial beams, columns & structures often while working on yellow tag (100% tie off) scaffolds.
- Thermo-Lag E100 application was completed using hand-trials leaving a smooth and consistent finish while measured using a wet mil-gauge, often requiring more than two coats depending on blueprint readings.
- Prepping included power tools such as palm sanders, grinders, and pencil grinders.
- Prepping also included hand tools such as Putty/5in1 Knife , Sandpaper. Hammer and Chisel.
Industrial Painter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Prep & Paint any mechanical damages often while working on yellow tag (100% tie off) scaffold.
- Prepping included power tools such as palm sanders, grinders, and pencil grinders.
- Prepping also included hand tools such as Putty/5in1 Knife , and Sandpaper.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Academy
Houston, TX05-2020
Skills
- Certified in Carboline Fireproofing
- Certified Scissor Lift Operator
- Certified Boom Lift Operator
Certification
- Texas Driver's License
- Certified in CPR
- Certified AED Operator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Paint / Coatings
S&B Engineers and Constructors
10.2024 - 02.2025
Fireproofer
BrandSafway
05.2024 - 09.2024
Fireproofer
Hartman & Walsh Industrial Services
05.2023 - 02.2024
Fireproofer / Painter
Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing
01.2022 - 05.2023
Fireproofer
F.D.THOMAS INDUSTRIAL COMPANY
09.2020 - 10.2021
Industrial Painter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Texas Driver's License
- Certified in CPR
- Certified AED Operator
High School Diploma -
Eastwood Academy
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