Steve Matteson
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Dynamic Ironworker General Foreman with extensive experience at Greenberry Industrial Inc., recognized for enhancing productivity through effective workforce scheduling and safety protocol enforcement. Proven expertise in structural welding and a strong commitment to teamwork, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker General Foreman
Greenberry Industrial Inc.
Sulphur, LA
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily operations to guarantee adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Streamlined workforce scheduling to enhance resource allocation and maximize productivity.
- Established and enforced safety protocols to ensure workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
- Guided junior staff in skill development and enhanced team collaboration.
Ironworker Foreman
Turner Industries
Lake Charles, LA
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Supervised ironworking teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and project specifications.
- Coordinated workflow among crews, optimizing productivity and resource allocation on job sites.
- Trained new team members on safe practices and efficient use of tools and equipment.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Ironworker Foreman
Garrison Industrial Services
Lake Charles, LA
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Developed project schedules, facilitating timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Resolved conflicts on-site, maintaining a positive work environment and team morale.
- Collaborated with project managers to align resources with project timelines and goals.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by closely monitoring progress and adjusting plans as needed.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Identified potential risks early in the planning process to develop effective mitigation strategies for maintaining project timelines.
- Supervised erection of structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings, and other structures.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Ironworker Foreman
APTIM
Sulphur, LA
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervised ironworking crews to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to optimize workflow and resource allocation on-site.
- Trained and mentored junior ironworkers in advanced techniques and safety practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and materials to maintain quality standards.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly, maintaining project momentum and team morale.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
Ironworker Foreman
Polaris Industries
Sulphur, LA
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in steel erection operations.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to streamline communication and improve project timelines.
- Developed work schedules that maximized team productivity while minimizing downtime.
- Examined architectural drawings and building blueprints to determine reinforcement requirements.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Identified potential risks early in the planning process to develop effective mitigation strategies for maintaining project timelines.
- Supervised ironworking crews to ensure adherence to safety protocols and project specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior ironworkers in advanced techniques and safety practices.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
Skills
Steel erection
Crane signaling
Heavy lifting
Structural welding
Oxy-fuel cutting
Fall protection
Construction safety
Elevated work platform set up
Steel fabrication
Column connecting
Job site preparation
Blueprint reading
OSHA compliance
Crane rigging
Certification
NCCER ironworker
NCCER CSST
Timeline
Ironworker General Foreman
Greenberry Industrial Inc.
09.2022 - 11.2025
Ironworker Foreman
Turner Industries
11.2021 - 09.2022
Ironworker Foreman
Garrison Industrial Services
12.2020 - 11.2021
Ironworker Foreman
APTIM
05.2019 - 12.2020
Ironworker Foreman
Polaris Industries
08.2018 - 05.2019