Joshua Hebert
Ironworker
Crowley,LA
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Ironworker with background in structural iron and steel projects. Experience includes erecting, assembling, and installing metal structures while adhering to safety regulations. Strengths encompass understanding blueprints, operating equipment, welding techniques, and physical stamina. Previous work demonstrates commitment to high-quality results through rigorous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Safety-driven promoting several-year career working outdoors in extreme temperatures and lifting heavy items. Determined employee willing to communicate properly with all team members. Ready for new position with company that appreciates hard work and attention to detail.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Structural Steel Erector
Lagniappe Inc.
Breaux Bridge, LA
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Read and interpreted blueprints, drawings, sketches and other structural documents to determine the type of material required for each project.
- Assisted in dismantling existing structures when necessary before beginning new construction projects.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Removed debris from job sites upon completion of projects ensuring that no hazardous materials remained behind.
- Operated forklifts and man-lifts safely while transporting materials from one location to another.
- Coordinated closely with other tradespeople involved in the same construction project such as electricians or plumbers.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Installed steel columns, beams, braces and girders according to specifications using cranes, hoists, rigging gear and hand tools.
- Provided guidance and instruction to less experienced workers regarding proper techniques for erecting structural steel components.
- Attached steel components together with bolts or welding equipment as needed.
- Repaired damaged steel components by grinding off welds or replacing defective pieces.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Journeyman Ironworker
SouthEast Texas Industries Group
Mont Belvieu, Texas
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Read and interpret blueprints for steel components placement such as, girder beams, columns, bracing. Erecting steel using different variations of crane equipment such as Hydraulic boom cranes between 40 and 90ton cranes (Grove)(Terex)Tadano). Lattice boom cranes such as 45-350t Manitowoc, Liebherr, Kobelco. Installing bridging components for flare stack train rack. The project was located at ONEOK in Mont Belvieu, TX. It was an expansion for an existing live unit, however The portion of the project I was located at was not directly involved with live unit protocol and procedure.
Structural Ironworker
Bechtel
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Erecting Iron girders,beams, columns,. Building pipe racks compressor shelters. Installing cantilevers. All done using manlifts to access steel connections. Pushing, pulling and prying steel using spud wrenches, sleeves bars, sledge hammers, ect. Laying out detailed fittings using hand tools such as framing squares, punches, soap stone tape measures, to be either drilled with mag drill, cut with torch, welded. Also cutting with torch, band saw, grinder for preparation of fittings. Forming assembly line for bents to be hung then connected with tie in. Bull rigging steel into position for appropriate connections using chain falls, comealongs, snatch blocks, wire rope slings up to 1"1/4, synthetic nylon and poly, 2", 3", 4", 6". Maintaining 100% tie off while of of the ground using harness and tool tethering. Communicating with scaffolding to maintain quality access points to steel. Giving descriptive details on how the access points need to be placed in order to create safe work environment. Assisting in performing critical lifts such as 20+ to pick. The pick consisted of preassembled steel for portions of the top of a compressor shelter. Flagging crane operator into position using radios also hand signals. Assisting in rigging pipe into position using Bull rigging equipment to then set on rollers. Laying grading and decking into position. Joining the grading down to beams using screw down clips. Tack welding decking and perimeter angle into position to later be welded out. Appropriate use of all PPE. Observing job surroundings for continuous safe work environment. Participating in all safety meetings, giving input on how to to mitigate any hazards or potential hazards. Communication be one of the top priorities..
Structural Ironworker
Turner Industries
Westlake, LA
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Read and follow blueprints, sketches, and other instructions. Unload and stack prefabricated iron and steel so that they can be lifted with slings. Signal crane operators who lift and position structural and reinforcing iron and steel. Use shears, rod-bending machines, torches, hand tools, and welding equipment to cut, bend, and weld the structural and reinforcing iron and steel. Align structural and reinforcing iron and steel vertically and horizontally, using tag lines, plumb bobs, lasers, and levels. Connect iron and steel with bolts, wire, or welds. Install metal decking used in building construction. Install stairs, handrails, or curtain walls.
Make sure all pieces are fitted properly, and complete repairs as necessary. Erect steel frames.
Direct communication with the crane operator to move structural steel, reinforcing bars, and other materials onto and around the construction site.
Connect steel columns, beams, and girders.
Drill holes into steel for bolts.
Number steel according to assembly instructions.
Attach cables to the steel, and then to the crane.
Hoist steel into place in the framework.
Position the steel with connecting bars, and spud wrenches.
Work with drift pins to align the holes in the steel with the framework holes.
Bolt or weld the piece into place. The project was at Sasol Chemical, Westlake, Louisiana.
Ironworker Helper
CB&I
Hackberry, LA
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Reading and Interpreting Blueprints: Understanding blueprints, sketches, and other instructions to determine work requirements.
Material Handling: Unloading, stacking, and arranging iron and steel materials at the worksite.
Cutting and Shaping: Using shears, rod-bending machines, torches, and other tools to cut, bend, and shape steel components.
Welding and Connecting: Welding and bolting steel components together to create strong and secure connections.
Aligning and Positioning: Aligning structural and reinforcing iron and steel vertically and horizontally, using tag lines, plumb bobs, lasers, and levels.
Operating Equipment: Operating cranes, hoists, and other moving or lifting equipment to position structural components.
Safety: Adhering to construction health and safety regulations.
Quality Control: Inspecting work in progress to ensure quality.
Tool Maintenance: Keeping tools and equipment clean and maintained.
Assisting Other Professionals: Assisting skilled construction or extraction personnel.
Specific Tasks:
Installing metal structural components.
Fabricating parts or components.
Positioning safety or support equipment.
Installing metal decking.
Installing insulation in equipment or structures.
Dismantling equipment or temporary structures.
Assembling temporary equipment or structures.
The job was a LNG project located in Hackberry , Louisiana
Education
GED -
Youth Challenge Program (Camp Minden, La)
Minden, LA07-2007
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Steel fabrication
- Structural assembly
- Safety compliance
- Equipment handling
- Material management
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- I recently took on learning how to run CAD Software.
Certification
- Welding 1 Certificate
- Nccer Core, Ironworker Knowledge Verified (16439776)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Structural Steel Erector
Lagniappe Inc.
01.2025 - 04.2025
Journeyman Ironworker
SouthEast Texas Industries Group
01.2020 - 04.2020
Structural Ironworker
Bechtel
01.2019 - 07.2019
Structural Ironworker
Turner Industries
09.2016 - 07.2018
Ironworker Helper
CB&I
01.2016 - 08.2017
GED -
Youth Challenge Program (Camp Minden, La)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Quote
When I do more and leave less behind I get to keep more of what I'm blessed with.
Joshua Hebert
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programs401k matchLanguages
English
Native language
Interests
Career path and Advancements
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