Kolby Johnson
Krotz Springs
Summary
With a proven track record at Performance Contractors, I excel in enhancing safety and efficiency on the job site. Leveraging skills in heavy machinery operation and team leadership, I've significantly improved project timelines and safety standards, achieving accident-free projects through meticulous rigging inspection and effective team collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger Foreman
Brown And Root Industries
11.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with vendors enabling access to high-quality materials at competitive prices.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting proper training sessions.
- Reduced labor costs by effectively managing overtime hours without compromising project quality or timelines.
- Reduced project downtime with proactive equipment maintenance and prompt issue resolution.
- Mentored junior employees in rigging techniques, cultivating strong teamwork dynamics across departments.
- Conducted comprehensive rigging evaluations to identify potential hazards, ensuring a safer work site for all personnel.
- Increased team morale by promoting a positive work environment and recognizing individual achievements.
- Achieved accident-free projects through strict adherence to safety guidelines and fostered a culture of safety awareness among the crew members.
- Improved safety standards by implementing thorough pre-lift planning and conducting regular equipment inspections.
Rigger
Performance
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication with colleagues regarding job assignments and expectations.
- Maintained precise records of all rigging equipment used on projects, ensuring accurate inventory management and timely replacements when necessary.
Boilermaker
Optimal
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
Ironworker Foreman
Excel
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Reinforced walls and structures, teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water, and sewage lines.
- Identified potential risks early in the planning process to develop effective mitigation strategies for maintaining project timelines.
Welder
Performance Contractors
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Rigger
Performance Contractors
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
Education
High School Diploma - N/a
Livonia High
Livonia, LA05.2017
Skills
- Hazard identification
- Safety management
- OSHA compliance
- Lifting techniques
- Heavy machinery operation
- Load balancing
- Load calculation
- Crane operation
- Rigging inspection
- Signal communication
- Job site assessment
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Construction safety
- Worker supervision
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Hand and power tool operation
- Heavy lifting
- Decision-making
- Team building
Timeline
Rigger Foreman
Brown And Root Industries
11.2024 - Current
Rigger
Performance
03.2023 - 10.2024
Boilermaker
Optimal
02.2023 - 11.2023
Ironworker Foreman
Excel
03.2022 - 02.2023
Welder
Performance Contractors
10.2020 - 02.2022
Rigger
Performance Contractors
04.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma - N/a
Livonia High
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