Thomas Burnaman
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Proven leader in industrial and construction settings, I excelled at Apache Industrial Services by enhancing team productivity and safety. Skilled in OSHA standards and team training, I drove project completions within budget, fostering strong client relationships and team collaboration. My approach consistently improved operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Refine Loader Lead Man
PSC
Vidor, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Loaded and unloaded railcars quickly and safely, managing work load priorities.
- Contributed to overall facility operations by assisting with various tasks as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Lifted and slid hoses weighing up to 90 pounds on hydraulic arms to load hydrocarbons.
- Communicated with tank farm and operations to facilitate the lining up and loading of various refine petrochemicals.
- Preformed various repairs on loading rack, rail cars and company equipment.
- Preformed safety briefings and observations.
Scaffolding Lead Man
Apache Industrial Services
Beaumont, TX
04.2015 - 09.2020
- Contributed to successful project completions by effectively communicating with team members, management, and clients regarding progress updates or changes in scope.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the team, identifying areas for potential cost savings or process enhancements.
- Increased safety on job sites by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and company policies.
- Promoted a positive work culture within the team, fostering teamwork and open communication among crew members to achieve shared goals.
- Consistently met project deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and adjusting work schedules as necessary to accommodate unforeseen challenges.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all work performed, including detailed logs of materials used, labor hours spent, and daily progress reports submitted to management for review.
- Collaborated with project managers, providing input on project planning and scheduling to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Improved team productivity through effective delegation of tasks and monitoring progress throughout each project phase.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by ensuring proper resource allocation and waste reduction measures were in place.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, troubleshooting problems with piping systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and promoting efficient operations.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Scaffolding Builder
Industrial Services
Port Arthur, TX
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Worked closely with owners throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Maintained professional relationships with clients throughout the duration of each project, keeping them informed on progress updates and addressing any concerns as needed.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately, building structures to exact specifications.
- Worked with team to construct scaffolding in a safe and timely manner.
- Preformed safety meetings with crew members.
- Communicated with various safety and operations crews to fulfill hazard communications and work authorization permits.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Memorial High School
Port Arthur, TX06.2011
Skills
- Warehouse Safety
- Paperwork management
- Shipping and receiving
- Stacking and Storing
- Loading and unloading
- Heavy Lifting Expertise
- OSHA Standards
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Safety Monitoring
- Forklift Operation
- Machinery Operations
- Materials Management
- Raw material handling
- Load Balancing
- Sorting and Labeling
- Team training and development
- Maintaining records
- Vehicle loading
- Storage Area Management
- Safe Chemical Handling
- Load Planning
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Lifting and sorting
- Relationship Building
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Team Collaboration
- Willing to Learn
- Safety Precautions
Timeline
Refine Loader Lead Man
PSC
09.2022 - Current
Scaffolding Lead Man
Apache Industrial Services
04.2015 - 09.2020
Scaffolding Builder
Industrial Services
03.2012 - 04.2016
Diploma - General Studies
Memorial High School