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Louie Hernandez

Summary

Skilled in welding techniques and equipment operation, I significantly enhanced workplace safety and efficiency at PCL Industrial Constructors. Leveraging grinding experience and a proactive approach to fire prevention, I consistently met project demands, showcasing a commitment to results and mastery in both technical and safety procedures.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder Helper

PCL Industrial Constructors
10.2017 - 09.2023
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
  • Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • 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.
  • Dismantled constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for construction sites.
  • Tested construction equipment to verify working condition.
  • Erected scaffolding, frames and formwork.
  • Assisted in construction of commercial and residential buildings.
  • Operated heavy machinery on construction sites.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
  • Helped project managers develop work schedules for overall projects and individual stages.
  • Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Unloaded and stored construction materials.
  • Assisted in laying bricks and blocks.
  • Maintained knowledge of safety practices for removing hazards from working sites.
  • Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
  • Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.

Heavy Equipment Operator

PCL Industrial Constructors
10.2017 - 09.2023
  • Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
  • Moved equipment between job locations using truck and trailer.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs, and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
  • 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.
  • Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
  • Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
  • Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
  • Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
  • Checked equipment performance and made necessary repairs.
  • Adhered to instructions from supervisors and engineers onsite.
  • Used cranes and hoists to move large objects.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
  • Adjusted soil levels and grade land for construction projects.
  • Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
  • Made necessary adjustments to machinery for optimum performance.
  • Inspected and maintained heavy equipment used in construction projects.
  • Transported materials and equipment to and from construction sites.
  • Employed bulldozers, loaders and backhoes for construction projects.
  • Read blueprints and understood technical drawings.
  • Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
  • Operated heavy equipment to move large quantities of dirt and debris.

Crane Rigger

PCL Industrial Constructors
06.2017 - 09.2023
  • Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
  • Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
  • Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
  • Helped set up and rig up crane.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
  • Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
  • Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
  • Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.

Reach Truck Operator

Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
01.2014 - 05.2017
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Updated tracking systems to document movements and determine proper area for storage.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Inspected equipment for defects and performed repairs or maintenance tasks.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
  • Promoted operational efficiency by maximizing loads on each transfer.
  • Prevented waste when transferring materials between transport containers and processing equipment.
  • Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
  • Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
  • Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
  • Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Performed routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment by recharging batteries, lubricating parts and refueling.
  • Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
  • Generated production data to complete necessary paperwork by accurately measuring and weighing materials.
  • Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
  • Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
  • Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.

Turret Operator

Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
01.2014 - 04.2017
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
  • Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
  • Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
  • Made timely adjustments to machine operations and components to meet demands of different production orders.
  • Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
  • Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
  • Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
  • Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
  • Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
  • Upheld housekeeping standards by keeping space clean and free of hazards.
  • Logged, trafficked, and updated projects in job management software.
  • Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
  • Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
  • Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.

Education

No Degree - Oilfields

Westec
Victorville, CA
09.2021

High School Diploma -

Las Vegas High School
Las Vegas, NV
05.1999

Skills

  • Grinding experience
  • Site cleanup
  • Cutting proficiency
  • Layout assistance
  • Welding Techniques
  • Fire prevention
  • Structural welding
  • Power and hand tools
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Work Inspection
  • Stick Welding
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Equipment Operation
  • Workplace Safety
  • Flux core welding
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety Procedures

Certification

  • Reach Lift Training HSEOP-32/33;NCCER 22206-06
  • Rigger Training NCCER Basic
  • CPR Training
  • ForkliftOperator safety Training
  • PassportCard - Oilfield Hazard Awareness

Timeline

Welder Helper

PCL Industrial Constructors
10.2017 - 09.2023

Heavy Equipment Operator

PCL Industrial Constructors
10.2017 - 09.2023

Crane Rigger

PCL Industrial Constructors
06.2017 - 09.2023

Reach Truck Operator

Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
01.2014 - 05.2017

Turret Operator

Continental Labor and Staffing Resources
01.2014 - 04.2017

No Degree - Oilfields

Westec

High School Diploma -

Las Vegas High School

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