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Luis Cantu

Rockport,TX

Summary

Diligent individual knowledgeable in multiple pile installation techniques and hammer types paired with familiarity of various types of cranes and configurations. Safety-conscious team player skillful in operating surveying equipment to plumb, level and secure materials. Seasoned in driving piles into soil to provide foundation support for buildings or other structures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Man/Forman

Bohbros
01.2004 - 01.2023
  • Enhanced project efficiency by accurately driving piles according to design specifications and guidelines.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members for efficient coordination of pile driving operations and overall project progress.
  • Aided in risk mitigation by conducting regular assessments of soil stability around driven piles, ensuring safe working conditions for all team members.
  • Reduced project delays by diligently maintaining pile driving equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Supported successful project completion with precise alignment of driven piles, meeting structural requirements.
  • Expedited construction timelines by efficiently operating heavy machinery such as cranes and excavators for pile handling and placement.
  • Performed expert and highly safe rigging and unrigging of cranes and other equipment.
  • Moved hoisting equipment using hand and foot levers to position piling leads.
  • Met trucks and barges, unloaded pile and moved to job locations to keep projects moving smoothly.
  • Shifted levers and turned valves to activate power hammers or raise and lower drophammers.
  • Launched shackles, slings, chains and other rigging components to appropriately handle loads.
  • Demonstrated crane hand signals to communicate with crane operator and provide load handling instructions.
  • Anchored and maneuvered pile driving barge using spools and lines to safely carry out operations.
  • Worked on Twin Span projects driving 36 inch 2 piece piles, forklift, backhoe, puddle jumper, bulldozer, deckengine, vibrile hammer/deissel hammer with experienced crews and tight schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

Rockport-Fulton High School
Rockport, TX
1999

Skills

  • Rigging Knowledge
  • Construction safety
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Bridge Construction
  • Site preparation
  • Noise control
  • Load Calculations
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Permit acquisition
  • Driven Piles
  • Deep Foundation
  • Torch cutting

Timeline

Lead Man/Forman

Bohbros
01.2004 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

Rockport-Fulton High School
Luis Cantu