Larry Henderson
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Accomplished Industrial Painter and Blaster with significant experience at BrandSafway, specializing in corrosion control and quality control inspection. Demonstrated expertise in applying silicone, zinc, and epoxy coatings while ensuring adherence to OSHA safety regulations. Recognized for training peers effectively and enhancing workplace safety, leading to improved project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Blaster Painter
Turner Construction
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of painting apparatus.
- Applied insulating materials to prevent temperature fluctuations in vessels.
- Managed the loading and unloading of items into blasting equipment per specifications.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Operated spray guns to apply protective coatings of paint, lacquer, or stain.
- Operated power tools, including drills, grinders, and saws, for preparation purposes.
Blaster Spray Painter
BrandSafway
CHALMETTE, LA
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Documented changes made during the course of a job as needed.
- Calibrated pressure gauges and monitored parameters like flow rate and air temperature during operation of pressure blasters.
- Trained new employees on safe use of equipment as well as various types of abrasives used in different processes.
- Monitored environmental conditions during blasting operations to ensure that no damage was done to surrounding areas or personnel.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Performed abrasive blasting and cleaning of steel surfaces with high-pressure water jetting, sandblasting, and other methods.
Industrial Sand Blaster
IMIA International Marine & Industrial Applicators
SEATTLE , WA
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Adjusted air pressure settings for optimal results.
- Identified potential hazards associated with operating sandblast equipment and took corrective action as needed.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Mixed abrasive material according to specified proportions to achieve desired results.
- Set up blast rooms with appropriate safety controls.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Industrial Painter
BrandSafway
Sioux City, IA
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects.
- Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Education
OSHA 30 - GENERAL INDUSTRY
RPCC
Gonzales, LA10-2020
Skills
- Respiratory protection
- Corrosion control
- Paint mixing
- Quality control inspection
- Airless spray equipment
- Silicone coatings application
- Boom lift operation
- OSHA safety regulations
- Zinc coatings application
- Acrylic coatings application
- Epoxy coatings application
- Power tool proficiency
- Abrasive blasting
- Conventional spray equipment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Blaster Painter
Turner Construction
02.2022 - 11.2024
Blaster Spray Painter
BrandSafway
01.2021 - 02.2022
Industrial Sand Blaster
IMIA International Marine & Industrial Applicators
06.2018 - 01.2021
Industrial Painter
BrandSafway
05.2016 - 06.2018
OSHA 30 - GENERAL INDUSTRY
RPCC