Manuel Rivera
La Marque,TX
Summary
Seasoned NCCER Carpenter with a proven track record at Moore Industries, Turner Industries, Zachry Industrial, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Institutional Division, enhancing worksite safety and efficiency. Expert in framing construction and adept at leading teams, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills. Achieved significant material waste reduction, showcasing a commitment to safety compliance and project excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NCCER Carpenter
Moore Industries
09.2023 - 03.2024
- View job area for conditions and job hazards. Group safety meetings and toolbox meetings.
- Discuss with foreman the work to be done. Completed job safety analysis sheet, read and signed safe work permit.
- Gather all tools and equipment and inspect for damages.
- Assist with layouts; build wood/simon forms; cut & tie rebar; pour and finish concrete.
- Fueled equipment ; flagger/spotter for heavy equipment; and used stop work authority on unsafe acts.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
NCCER Carpenter
Turner Industries Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in group safety meetings and monthly toolbox meetings. Obtained job assignments, completed job safety analysis sheets, read and signed safe work permit.
- Optimized workspace organization by maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment throughout each project''s duration.
- Reduced material waste by precisely measuring, cutting, and assembling lumber for various construction projects.
- On other Turner jobs, I pulled and closed safe work permits, excavation permits, confined space permits. Operated 5 ton and exteded boom forklifts. Loaded/unloaded trailers and distributed tools, equipment, and materials to various jobs in plant.
NCCER Carpenter
Zachry Industrial
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted surveyor in obtaining elevations from benchmarks; transferred dimensions from string lines with plumb bob to do layouts for 2 x 4 plates.
- Build wood/simon forms; layout, cut & tie rebar; pour, vibrate, and finish cement.
- Participated in safety meetings and toolbox meetings. Completed and closed safe work permits, excavation permits, confined space permits, and hot work permits.
- Kept lay down clean and organized. Loaded/unloaded trailers with 5 ton and extended boom forklift. Distributed tools, equipment, and materials to various jobs in plant.
- Helped train laborers and carpenter helpers in carpentry.
Correctional Officer V/Safety Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.1997 - 06.2008
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
- Fostered supportive environment for inmate rehabilitation with educational and vocational training programs.
- Contributed to policy development, ensuring alignment with best practices in corrections management.
Education
No Degree - Safety Technology
MD4U Training School
Baytown, TX05-2021
No Degree - Millwright I II II IV V
Lee College
Baytown, TX12-2013
Skills
- Framing Construction
- Worksite safety
- Finish Carpentry
- Hand and power tools
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Construction management
- Scaffolding construction
- Project estimation and bidding
- Proficient in MS Office
- Safety guidelines adherence
- Safety compliance management
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- Framed all new construction of a large single-family home development, apartment complexes, and state nursing homes.
- Achieved a Texas Realtors license by completing the required real estate classes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved a possible bowing scaffold collapse which led to possibly saving 20 lifes, destruction of equipment and property, labor man hours, and a major lawsuit.
Certification
- NCCER, Zachry Industrial , 08/2015
- Carpentry
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- NCCER, MD4U Training, 05/2021
- Millwright
- Texas Driver's License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NCCER Carpenter
Moore Industries
09.2023 - 03.2024
NCCER Carpenter
Turner Industries Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
NCCER Carpenter
Zachry Industrial
08.2015 - 07.2018
Correctional Officer V/Safety Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
02.1997 - 06.2008
No Degree - Safety Technology
MD4U Training School
No Degree - Millwright I II II IV V
Lee College
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