RYAN DAVIS
Olivehurst,California
Summary
Results-driven General Foreman and Instructor with 19+ years in the construction and steel erection industries. Skilled in on-site safety, scheduling, and team leadership. Proven ability to enforce safety compliance, optimize operations, and foster a culture of safety and efficiency. Adept at managing diverse teams and maintaining project timelines while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Ironworker
B & W Construction
06.2025 - Current
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for PG&E retrofit
- Cut metal components to required lengths using torches, band saws and grinders.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Created pick plans for more efficient and safer rigging and steel erection.
- Welded structural steel members as well as picking eyes for rigging.
General Foreman
Linden Steel
01.2018 - 06.2025
- Lead daily operations, including scheduling deliveries and managing material logistics.
- Conduct safety meetings, job site inspections, and equipment evaluations.
- Develop and implement JHAs to identify and mitigate risks.
- Supervise workforce allocation to meet project objectives and timelines.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping records and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversaw high-risk operations and safety protocols involving cranes and welding.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
Instructor (Part-Time)
Folsom Lake Prison
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Provided training on construction safety and technical skills to inmates in a rehabilitation program.
- Developed lesson plans on workplace safety and industry best practices.
- Balanced instructional responsibilities with Linden Steel commitments.
Foreman
JD2
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Served as foreman and lead spreader on notable jobs. (PGE, Sac State Additions, Sprouts Warehouse, Kaiser MOB)
- Oversaw high-risk operations and safety protocols involving cranes and welding.
- Performed payroll and documentation for large-scale projectss
- Performed pre job meetings with general contractors and worked on job site specific safety procedures.
Journeyman / Lead Man
Mid-State / O'Brien Steel Erectors
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Ensured alignment of steel members using advanced tools and methods.
- Conducted welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Oversaw high-risk operations and safety protocols involving cranes and welding.
Journeyman / Foreman
Pacific Erectors
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Served as lead spreader and panel installer on projects. (CAL-ISO, Berkeley Labs, and UC Davis dorms)
- Cut, bent, or welded steel pieces using welding equipment.
- Completed time sheets and conducted pre-task safety meetings.
- Oversaw high-risk operations and safety protocols involving cranes and welding.
Apprentice Ironworker
Camblin Steel
09.2006 - 2008
- Collaborated with supervisors to prioritize tasks efficiently, resulting in smoother workflows and reduced downtime.
- Supported skilled ironworkers on complex projects, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of the trade.
- Ensured accurate measurements and alignments by utilizing various leveling instruments and techniques during installations.
- Pulled, pushed or pried rebar members into approximate position during hoisting.
- Strengthened teamwork capabilities under mentorship from experienced ironworkers during apprenticeship training.
Education
OSHA 500
Ironworker’s Journeyman Training
Sacramento, CA05.2025
Apprenticeship Completion - Ironworker
Ironworker’s Local 118 Apprenticeship
Sacramento, CA03.2010
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School
Rio Linda, CA06.2006
Skills
- OSHA 500 certification
- Qualified Rigger
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Safety program development and implementation
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) creation
- Equipment inspections and maintenance oversight
- Scheduling and manpower management
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Leadership and team development
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Rigging techniques
- Structural welding
- Blueprint reading
- Crane signaling
- Aerial work platform
- Column erection
- Rigging preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Safety measures
- Parts fabrication
- Quality control
- Job site preparation
- Metal decking installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Job planning
- Steel fabrication
- Scaffolding
- Stud welding
- Elevated work platform set up
- Decking installation
- Crane operation
- Joist installation
- Crane rigging
- Hand tools operation
- Erection drawing assessments
- Fall protection
- High rise ironworking
Certification
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30 & OSHA 500 Certifications
- QUALIFIEDRIGGERS
- SCAFFOLDERECTDIS
- SCAFFOLDUSER
- LEAD
- SUBPARTR
- Aerial Lift & Scissors Lift
- R.T. Forklift & Forklift
- Traffic Control
- Ironworker's National Welding Certification Program A6b; A6c; B-10; B-11; A1-1; B1a; B-6c; A1; B1a; A7b)
- Fall Protection & Construction
- First Aid / CPR Certified
- Advanced Blueprint Reading
- Welding Certification
- Foreman Leadership Training
Timeline
Lead Ironworker
B & W Construction
06.2025 - Current
Instructor (Part-Time)
Folsom Lake Prison
01.2019 - 01.2019
General Foreman
Linden Steel
01.2018 - 06.2025
Foreman
JD2
01.2014 - 01.2018
Journeyman / Lead Man
Mid-State / O'Brien Steel Erectors
01.2012 - 01.2014
Journeyman / Foreman
Pacific Erectors
01.2008 - 01.2012
Apprentice Ironworker
Camblin Steel
09.2006 - 2008
OSHA 500
Ironworker’s Journeyman Training
Apprenticeship Completion - Ironworker
Ironworker’s Local 118 Apprenticeship
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School
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