Patrick Burke
Summary
Detail-oriented laborer specializing in safety compliance and quality control. Demonstrated success in improving workflow efficiency and maintaining job site safety through proactive hazard identification and comprehensive training programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer (Supervise the other Laborer's)
Mortenson Construction
Beaver Dam
06.2016 - Current
- Supervised daily operations on construction sites to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Trained new laborers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with project managers to synchronize labor efforts with project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Monitored laborer performance, providing regular constructive feedback.
- Coordinated equipment usage and maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Implemented safety inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Identified hazards at worksites, taking corrective action to ensure safety.
- Maintained high-quality standards, educating general contractors on quality control requirements.
- Performed administrative tasks such as ordering supplies, completing paperwork.
- Worked various big construction jobs with Mortenson including Fiserve Forum, Froedert Hospital, UW Proton Project, Milwaukee Art Museum and Meta Data Center.
Laborer
Veit Demolition
Milwaukee
06.2010 - 06.2016
- Removed debris and hazardous materials from construction sites safely.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risk during demolition activities.
- Trained new workers on asbestos handling and safety protocols.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Oversaw inventory management of tools and equipment for asbestos removal projects, ensuring availability and compliance.
- Directed asbestos removal operations, ensuring strict compliance with safety regulations.
- Set up pressurized anti-rooms and maintained safety regulations.
- Managed lockout-tagout procedures for boilers to ensure safety during maintenance activities.
Laborer
Boldt Construction
Milwaukee
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Supervised team during demolition activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations to maintain safe work environments.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards on-site, implementing measures to mitigate risks.
- Removed hazardous materials per established safety protocols to maintain safe environments.
- Controlled dust levels at worksites by applying water to surfaces before demolition.
- Erected barriers around work areas to protect passersby from debris during activities.
- Reviewed demolition plans to confirm adherence to regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan timelines and allocate resources effectively, supporting project completion.
- Obtained OSHA 30 certification to enhance safety knowledge and practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Dublin College of Marketing & Design
Dublin Ireland06-1983
General
Crumblin CBS
Dublin Ireland06-1980
Skills
- Job site safety
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Asbestos management
- Industrial construction expertise
- Powerhouse Construction
- Workflow optimization
- Project collaboration
- Constructive feedback
Timeline
Laborer (Supervise the other Laborer's)
Mortenson Construction
06.2016 - Current
Laborer
Veit Demolition
06.2010 - 06.2016
Laborer
Boldt Construction
06.2009 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Dublin College of Marketing & Design
General
Crumblin CBS