Robert Adame
Portland,TX
Summary
With 15 years of experience in the field of supervising structural fitting, ironwork, and rigging, I am a precision-driven Structural Fitter renowned for my high productivity and efficiency in task completion. My expertise lies in reading blueprints, welding techniques, and structural fabrication, ensuring that projects meet specifications with precision. I excel in time management, problem-solving, and teamwork, contributing to successful project outcomes through effective collaboration and communication.
As a seasoned Ironworker General Foreman, I am known for my high productivity and efficient task completion. My skills include blueprint reading, structural welding, and safety management, ensuring that projects meet strict quality standards. I excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, facilitating team cohesion and effective project execution.
As a skilled Rigger with a background in various types of rigging jobs, I have experience in the assembly, installation, and repair of heavy equipment used for lifting and moving machinery or materials. My strengths include a keen understanding of safety protocols, the ability to read blueprints and schematics, and proficiency in coordinating team efforts. My previous work has resulted in improved efficiency and enhanced safety on job sites.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker General Foreman
Bechtel
Portland
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Here at bechtel I plan out my day to day erections..determine my man power for each job and ensure that each journey man understands his/her assignments at hand …I’m also responsible for meeting daily goals and expectations understanding the blue prints and work Sequences.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Enforced safety guidelines among ironworker crews by conducting regular inspections.
- Trained new employees on proper installation techniques and safety protocols.
- Scheduled work assignments, monitored progress, and provided feedback to crew members.
- Ordered materials for the job sites as needed and tracked inventory levels.
Bay Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2023
- I was at bay building pressure vessels I’m responsible for understanding blueprints,measurements,levels etc.
Structural Fitter Leadman
Kiewit offshore services
Ingleside, Texas
07.2015 - 07.2022
- With 15 years of experience in the field of structural fitting, I have successfully constructed and framed platforms, flare booms, and modules. Currently, I am serving as a structural supervisor for 11 years and take pride in assisting others in building and motivating them. I firmly believe in the power of hard work and success. My ability to plan my work and lead a crew to complete projects on time is a testament to my expertise in this field.
- I was a structural foreman for 8 years in that time I was responsible for planning my work for my people for weeks at a time.insuring that the material was there for the work to be done for specific jobs.. I would get with the engineers to insure all the blueprints were correct and I would talk when clients about expectations and dead lines.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Assembled structural components with bolts, screws, rivets or welds in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspected parts for accuracy and quality assurance prior to installation.
- Welded joints together according to specifications using arc welding techniques.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of component to be fabricated.
- Utilized hoisting equipment to move heavy steel members into place during assembly process.
- Aligned structural steel components using measuring instruments such as levels, plumb bobs and squares.
- Operated overhead cranes, forklifts and other lifting devices when needed during assembly processes.
- Fabricated structural steel components using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
Structural Superintendent
DC Energy
Portland, Texas
02.2020 - 08.2020
- I was responsible for insuring that our jobs were meeting safety, quality and productivity in a timely manner and or according to client specifications.I would also do estimates for different job civil and structural.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using effective resource planning techniques.
- Assisted in preparing bids for new projects by analyzing blueprints, specifications and other documentation related to the project.
- Ensured that all subcontractors are in compliance with contract documents by conducting regular inspections of their workmanship.
- Negotiated changes or modifications in contracts as needed during the course of a project.
- Coordinated material procurement processes with suppliers while ensuring timely delivery of materials at job sites.
- Conducted regular meetings with contractors, subcontractors, laborers to review progress and address any issues, concerns.
- Established procedures for completing projects within specified budgets and timelines.
Combination Fitter/Welder
Orion Drilling
Corpus Christi, Texas
09.2013 - 07.2015
- I Was responsible for building boom mass for the land rigs frame out the platforms frame out the mud skids ..the welding aspect I had to have knowledge of 6gr welding and how to back guage.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
Structural Fitter
Gulf Marine
Ingleside, Texas
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Frame decks,hang braces, fit deck plate, know how to use a auto level and theoitolite, understand survey shots and Dimension control, also know how work with Coordinates and elevations.
- Repaired damaged structural steel members by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new material.
- Utilized hoisting equipment to move heavy steel members into place during assembly process.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
Education
High School -
Ingleside High School
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural assembly
- Material ordering
- Project scheduling
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Time management
- Performance monitoring
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Grinding skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Safety practices
- Interpreting blueprints
- Torque wrench usage
- Structure building methods
- Rigging
- Overhead crane operation
- Reading drawings
- Cutting materials
- Operating manlifts
- Cutting tools operation
- Welding
- Structural construction
- Blueprint reading
- Blueprints and specifications
- Heavy lifting
- Rigging inspection
- Crane operation
- Signal communication
- Crew supervision
Certification
NCCER # 28225986
Ironworker
Advanced rigging
References
- For any questions and or concerns
- Martin Ochoa-(361)385-6129
- Howard Mann-(361)385-0486
- Jaime Orozco-(619)864-3445
Timeline
Ironworker General Foreman
Bechtel
10.2023 - 05.2025
Bay Ltd
06.2023 - 10.2023
Structural Superintendent
DC Energy
02.2020 - 08.2020
Structural Fitter Leadman
Kiewit offshore services
07.2015 - 07.2022
Combination Fitter/Welder
Orion Drilling
09.2013 - 07.2015
Structural Fitter
Gulf Marine
10.2012 - 07.2013
High School -
Ingleside High School