Luis Vargas II
Puyallup
Summary
Dedicated Scaffold Foreman with solid safety record and exceptional leadership skills. Knowledgeable about preparing paperwork, relating to customers, and solving routine and complex problems. Bringing many years of experience in field.
Determined Scaffolder taking on challenges and working at extreme heights. Willing to step up and help out when needed in various capacities. Offering decision making and organizational skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Scaffold Foreman
Leading edge scaffolding
Woodinville
12.2012 - Current
- Setting the pace on the job as well as supervising 3 to 10 man crews.
- Reading blue print and installing scaffolding per engineer drawings.
- Improvising on different environment settings, each job has its own challenges.
- Working on multiple Navy vessels such as the USS Nimitz, USS Kidd, USS Gridly ect
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient scaffold installation and dismantling.
- Coordinated resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed training programs for new employees to enhance safety and operational procedures.
- Performed quality control inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Managed project scheduling to optimize workflow and resource utilization.
- Facilitated effective communication among team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted site assessments to determine scaffold requirements and site-specific challenges.
- Implemented safety compliance management strategies to reduce workplace incidents.
- Monitored equipment management to ensure all tools and materials were in optimal condition.
- Resolved conflicts on-site by mediating discussions between team members and subcontractors.
- Provided feedback to management on project progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress on projects as well as any potential issues which may arise.
- Documented expenses, labor hours and supply usage.
- Directed the assembly of scaffolding components to create safe and secure structures.
- Created detailed reports documenting any accidents or incidents involving scaffolds or personnel.
- Provided guidance in the proper use of hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
Warehouse Worker
Columbia Distributing
Kent
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
- Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
- Preserved safe work environment by maintaining clean workstations and pallet area.
- Assembled orders according to customer requests.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
Education
Samoana High School
Utulei , Am samoaSkills
- Scaffold installation
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Equipment management
- Project scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team supervision
- Employee training
- Site assessment
- Workflow optimization
- Report documentation
- Training program development
- Erection techniques
- Managing supplies
- Equipment inspection
- Coordinating bids
- Mobile scaffolding
- OSHA compliance
- Worksite organization
- Safety enforcement
- Scaffold design expertise
- Quality control guidelines
- Dismantling procedures
- Documentation skills
- Fall protection
- Load calculations
- Tie-off expertise
- Load calculation
- Equipment loading
- Scaffold erection procedures
- Scheduling jobs
- Safety management
- Weight limits
- Material assessment
- Scaffolding erecting
- Hand tools operation
- Relationship building
- Construction safety
- Lifting equipment
- Power tools operation
- Commercial scaffolding
- Team relationships
- Coaching and training
- Comfortable at heights
- Rigging expertise
- Residential scaffolding
- Temporary structures
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Samoan
Native/ Bilingual
Tonga
Professional
Timeline
Scaffold Foreman
Leading edge scaffolding
12.2012 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Columbia Distributing
12.2008 - 12.2012
Samoana High School