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Santos Cantu Cantu

Edinburg,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. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scaffold Supervisor

Coverflex
Houston, TX
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Implemented quality control procedures throughout each stage of construction in order to maintain high standards.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Evaluated worker performance regularly and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
  • Investigated incidents involving accidents or injuries related to working with scaffolds and reported findings as required by OSHA regulations.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Alleviated safety accidents by operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.

Scaffold Supervisor

BrandSafway
Savannah, GA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Implemented quality control procedures throughout each stage of construction in order to maintain high standards.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Evaluated worker performance regularly and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Alleviated safety accidents by operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.

Scaffold Supervisor

Thorpe Specialty Services
Enid, OK
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Scaffold Supervisor

BrandSafway
Port Arthur, TX
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting problems arising from faulty designs or incorrect measurements taken during setup.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Supervisor General Foreman

Brand Scaffolding
Westlake, LA
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Implemented quality control procedures throughout each stage of construction in order to maintain high standards.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting problems arising from faulty designs or incorrect measurements taken during setup.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Inspected all tools used by workers for any potential defects or hazards before allowing them to be used onsite.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.

Scaffold Supervisor

Brock Services
Port Arthur, TX
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Evaluated worker performance regularly and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
  • Supervised a team of 10-15 workers in the installation, dismantling, and repair of scaffolds.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Inspected all tools used by workers for any potential defects or hazards before allowing them to be used onsite.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.

Scaffold Supervisor

Brock Scaffolding
Borger, TX
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Supervised a team of 10-15 workers in the installation, dismantling, and repair of scaffolds.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Inspected all tools used by workers for any potential defects or hazards before allowing them to be used onsite.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Scaffold Supervisor

Brand Scaffolding
Port Arthur, TX
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Supervised a team of 10-15 workers in the installation, dismantling, and repair of scaffolds.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the assembly, use, and disassembly of scaffolding systems.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Supervisor

Atlantic
Pascagoula, MS
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Assisted in the design of customized scaffolding systems for specific jobsites or tasks.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Established work plans for each project and monitored progress against those plans.
  • Inspected all tools, materials, and equipment prior to use on job sites.
  • Ensured that all workers were properly trained in the safe erection, use, maintenance and dismantling of scaffolds.
  • Communicated regularly with clients regarding progress on projects as well as any potential issues which may arise.
  • Supervised daily operations of scaffold erectors and dismantlers.
  • Directed the assembly of scaffolding components to create safe and secure structures.
  • Completed customized planning for each job to ensure safe and appropriate scaffolding for unique requirements and limitations of worksite.
  • Organized efficient job schedules and prepared all bids.
  • Inspected jobs for accuracy, safety and compliance.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.

Scaffold Builder Journeyman

brand skyview
Anacortes, WA
01.2000 - 12.2006
  • Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
  • Set up staging areas for materials and tools used in construction projects involving scaffolding.
  • Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
  • Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
  • Inspected scaffolding for structural integrity prior to use.
  • Tied off all loose ends when constructing or deconstructing a scaffold structure with rope, wire ropes, chains to ensure stability.
  • Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
  • Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.

Scaffold Builder Carpenter

Brand Scaffolding
Port Arthur, TX
01.1997 - 12.1999
  • Tied off all loose ends when constructing or deconstructing a scaffold structure with rope, wire ropes, chains to ensure stability.
  • Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
  • Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.
  • Transported tools, supplies, and materials needed for erecting or dismantling scaffolds using hand trucks or forklifts.
  • Followed safety protocols such as wearing a hard hat, gloves, and steel-toed boots while working on high elevations.

Scaffold Builder

Cowboy
Brownsville, TX
03.1996 - 12.1996
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding components according to blueprints, drawings, and instructions.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in the erection or dismantlement of scaffolds.
  • Assisted in the dismantling of scaffold structures after completion of job.
  • Replaced faulty components during maintenance checks to ensure safe operation of all systems.
  • Installed guardrails, planks, ladders, and other safety equipment on scaffolds.

Scaffold Supervisor

Apache
Alexandria, LA
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Developed and implemented scaffolding plans for various projects.
  • Created detailed drawings outlining the design of each scaffold structure prior to construction.
  • Monitored the progress of scaffolding work to ensure that it is completed on time and within budget.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings in order to keep up-to-date on changes in industry regulations and standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints prior to beginning work in order to determine appropriate methods for assembling scaffolds.
  • Provided training and guidance to new employees regarding safe work practices when using scaffold equipment.
  • Implemented quality control procedures throughout each stage of construction in order to maintain high standards.
  • Conducted safety inspections of scaffolding structures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Evaluated worker performance regularly and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
  • Assisted with troubleshooting problems arising from faulty designs or incorrect measurements taken during setup.
  • Prepared daily reports detailing progress made on each project along with any issues encountered during the day's activities.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all necessary materials are available for construction activities.
  • Inspected all tools used by workers for any potential defects or hazards before allowing them to be used onsite.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Alleviated safety accidents by operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benito Juarez
Nuevo Leon Mexico
05-1976

Skills

  • Scaffolding Set Up
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Scaffold Design Expertise
  • Regulatory understanding
  • Site Inspection
  • Safety Management
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Hazard Identification
  • Troubleshooting
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Construction safety
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Project Planning
  • Scaffolding erecting
  • Scaffolding disassembly
  • Procedure Planning
  • Worker Supervision
  • Team Leadership
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Decision-Making
  • Professionalism
  • Self Control and Integrity

Certification

NCCER Certified 7282715

OSHA safety and health certified

basic plus, expires 01/2025

Timeline

Scaffold Supervisor

Apache
01.2024 - 05.2024

Scaffold Supervisor

Coverflex
01.2023 - 07.2023

Scaffold Supervisor

BrandSafway
01.2022 - 12.2022

Scaffold Supervisor

Thorpe Specialty Services
04.2021 - 11.2021

Scaffold Supervisor

BrandSafway
01.2019 - 03.2020

Supervisor General Foreman

Brand Scaffolding
01.2017 - 12.2018

Scaffold Supervisor

Brock Services
01.2015 - 12.2016

Scaffold Supervisor

Brock Scaffolding
01.2013 - 12.2014

Scaffold Supervisor

Brand Scaffolding
01.2010 - 10.2012

Supervisor

Atlantic
01.2007 - 12.2009

Scaffold Builder Journeyman

brand skyview
01.2000 - 12.2006

Scaffold Builder Carpenter

Brand Scaffolding
01.1997 - 12.1999

Scaffold Builder

Cowboy
03.1996 - 12.1996

High School Diploma -

Benito Juarez
Santos Cantu Cantu