Ricardo Estupinan
Porter,TX
Summary
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. Successful professional bringing several years of expertise in building construction, maintenance and remodeling to new position with challenging and rewarding employer. Knowledgeable and skilled in various construction techniques, procedures, carpentry tools and equipment. Team-oriented in communicating with others to complete excellent rough carpentry work and share information needed to complete finish carpentry tasks. Experienced Lead Scaffold Builder with background in both commercial and industrial projects. Strong understanding of safety protocols and scaffold construction principles, enhanced by adeptness in reading blueprints and interpreting structural plans. Noteworthy impact on previous work includes improved efficiency and heightened safety standards within project teams. Holds skills in team leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffold Builder
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Nederland, TX
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
- Tied off all loose ends when constructing or deconstructing a scaffold structure with rope, wire ropes, chains to ensure stability.
- Completed customized planning for each job to ensure safe and appropriate scaffolding for unique requirements and limitations of worksite. Documented expenses, labor hours and supply usage.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Followed job-site safety protocols for working at height as well as other hazardous conditions.
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Excel Group
Nederland, TX
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Followed job-site safety protocols for working at height as well as other hazardous conditions.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding systems with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
Lead Scaffold Builder
Sunbelt Rentals
Sabine Pass, TX
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Installed various types of scaffolds including suspended, supported, mobile, tube and clamp and system scaffolds.
- Coordinated with clients to determine the scope of projects and develop scaffolding plans according to customer requirements.
- Complied with relevant Health and Safety legislation when working at height or near hazardous areas.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Identified hazards associated with the erection of temporary access equipment and ensured these risks were managed appropriately.
- Dismantled and removed completed scaffolds from worksites in an efficient manner.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Conducted regular inspections on all scaffolding components prior to installation to ensure they meet industry standards.
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Industrial Scaffolding
Beaumont, TX
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Followed job-site safety protocols for working at height as well as other hazardous conditions.
- Assembled and erected scaffolding systems with appropriate tools and safety equipment.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
- Inspected, maintained and repaired scaffolding components to ensure safety standards were met.
- Worked safely with crew and figured out hazards before and while building scaffold
Education
High School Diploma -
Porter Highschool
Porter, TX05-2014
Skills
- Scaffold assembly
- Safety protocols
- Hazard identification
- Scaffold erection
- Bilingual skills
- Fall protection
- Tube and clamp scaffolding
- Managing materials
- Scaffolding disassembly
- People skills
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Coaching and training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Scaffold Builder
S&B Contractors And Engineers
10.2024 - 04.2025
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Excel Group
02.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Scaffold Builder
Sunbelt Rentals
07.2022 - 02.2024
Journeyman Scaffold Builder
Industrial Scaffolding
01.2022 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Porter Highschool
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