SHAILA NAVARRETE
El Paso,United States
Summary
Detailed General Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication and demonstrated success in supervising crews, planning projects and maintaining records. Well-versed in Refineries, Power Plants, LNGs, Chemical Plants and adept at adapting to different requirements. Broad knowledge of different construction disciplines. Energetic with experience directing workers to complete daily tasks. Courteous and experienced in following safety regulations, policies and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Insulation General Foreman
JT Thorpe
Artesia, NM
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Responded to client and vendor inquiries via email and telephone, providing updated and accurate information.
Insulation General Foreman
JT Thorpe
Blytheville, AR
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Responded to client and vendor inquiries via email and telephone, providing updated and accurate information.
Insulation General Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Beaumont, TX
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Insulation General Foreman
Insulations Incorporated
Freeport, TX
12.2017 - 08.2018
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Performed final walkthroughs of each job and prepared reports.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Analyzed job sites to mitigate risks.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Communicated with suppliers and coordinated delivery of supplies to job sites.
- Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.
Insulation Foreman
Partner Industrial
Kingsport, TN
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to general foreman.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for insulation crews.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to general foreman.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Insulation Foreman
Brand Safway Solutions
Cove Point , MD
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Insulation Foreman
Safway Services
Baytown, TX
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to general foreman.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Insulation Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
Baytown, TX
03.2016 - 07.2016
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to general foreman.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Brand Energy Solutions
Meridian, MS
04.2015 - 09.2015
- Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
- Installed high-quality metal in new constructions.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Installed ceramic fiber in tight spaces to meet building code requirements.
- Removed and sealed off old asbestos insulation following strict remediation protocols.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation.
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Apache Industrial Services
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Fabricated and adjusted component parts with shop and on-site tools.
- Achieved maximum efficiency by working with large crews to install insulation and metal in existing pipe, tanks, exchangers.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation.
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Safway Services
Oahu, HI
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Installed high-quality fiberglass insulation in new constructions.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation.
- Identified specific heat retaining or excluding properties required and selected corresponding insulation materials.
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Safway Services
Kauai, HI
03.2014 - 04.2014
- Installed high-quality fiberglass insulation in new constructions.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Utilized fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
- Applied adhesives and other compounds to ready surfaces for insulation.
Industrial Insulator
Brand Energy Solutions
Sinclair, WY
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Removed and sealed off old asbestos insulation following strict remediation protocols.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
Industrial Insulator
Brock Services
Briggsdale, CO
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Repaired, removed or applied insulation on industrial and mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, tanks and pumps.
- Determined appropriate amounts and types of insulation needed and installation methods required to satisfy project demands.
- Measured and cut insulation to fit installation specifications and provide adequate covering for surfaces.
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of and skill for insulation preparation and installations.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Worked effectively in different positions and at heights to lift rolls, reach spaces and place products.
- Removed and sealed off old asbestos insulation following strict remediation protocols.
Education
Certificate of Associates - Project Management Essentials With CAMP Prep
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX02.2023
Course - OSHA 10
American Safety Council
Meridian, MS08.2015
Certificate - Administrative Assistant
Franklin College
El Paso, TX04.2012
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School
Junction City, KS04.2009
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Crew Scheduling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Daily Reporting
- Fall Protection
- Site Inspection
- Job Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Worker Supervision
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- OSHA Compliance
- Data Entry Documentation
- Clerical Support
- Information Confidentiality
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Reliable and Punctual
- Self-Motivated
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Insulation General Foreman
JT Thorpe
01.2022 - 03.2022
Insulation General Foreman
JT Thorpe
05.2021 - 01.2022
Insulation General Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
09.2018 - 07.2019
Insulation General Foreman
Insulations Incorporated
12.2017 - 08.2018
Insulation Foreman
Partner Industrial
07.2017 - 11.2017
Insulation Foreman
Brand Safway Solutions
02.2017 - 06.2017
Insulation Foreman
Safway Services
08.2016 - 10.2016
Insulation Foreman
Apache Industrial Services
03.2016 - 07.2016
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Brand Energy Solutions
04.2015 - 09.2015
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Apache Industrial Services
08.2014 - 02.2015
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Safway Services
05.2014 - 07.2014
Insulation Metal Mechanic
Safway Services
03.2014 - 04.2014
Industrial Insulator
Brand Energy Solutions
09.2013 - 02.2014
Industrial Insulator
Brock Services
03.2013 - 08.2013
Certificate of Associates - Project Management Essentials With CAMP Prep
El Paso Community College
Course - OSHA 10
American Safety Council
Certificate - Administrative Assistant
Franklin College
High School Diploma -
Junction City High School
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