Travis Braswell
Goldonna,LA
Summary
Skilled in manual labor, equipment operations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. ready to contribute to a team and make a positive impact. Flexible hard worker willing to learn more and contribute to team sucess
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Highway Foreman 1
Department of Transportation and Development
Winnfield, LA
01.2019 - Current
- Supervised construction and maintenance projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workforce allocation to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Trained and mentored team members on equipment usage and safety protocols to improve overall performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of work sites, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures to ensure safety.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
Laborer
Koch Specialty Plant Services
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Followed safety protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and minimize workplace hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
Oilfield Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
Tyler, TX
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Operated drilling equipment to ensure efficient rig operations.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols during drilling activities.
- Monitored and reported equipment performance to prevent malfunctions.
- Collaborated with crew members to optimize workflow on site.
- Trained new floorhands on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Assisted in rigging up and rigging down procedures, ensuring a smooth transition between drilling sites.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to improve overall rig efficiency and safety performance.
Laborer
Six C Fabrication
Winnfield, LA
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Operated heavy machinery and equipment with precision, contributing to timely completion of projects.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Assemble bolts,screws, and other fastener's to join components together using hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, torque wrenches, and high torque machines.
- Replace worn or broken parts in existing equipment with new ones as needed.
Millwright
Martin Forest Products
Winnfield, LA
08.2008 - 05.2013
- Performed preventative maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective solutions to enhance equipment reliability.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Ensured proper lubrication of moving components by adhering to a strict preventive maintenance schedule based on manufacturer recommendations.
Laborer Operator
Winn Veneer Mill
Winnfield, LA
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Followed safety protocols meticulously, reducing workplace incidents and enhancing overall site safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge of proper tool usage, safety procedures, and other essential skills for job success.
- Operated and monitored industrial dryer equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dodson High School
Dodson, LASkills
- Crew leadership
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Heavy lifting
- Equipment operation
- Bolt up of flanges, changed out valves,used torque wrenches
- Operated fork lifts, Dozers, Small cranes, Track hoe, Back hoe, Skid steer, Tractors with Fifteen foot bush hogs
Timeline
Highway Foreman 1
Department of Transportation and Development
01.2019 - Current
Laborer
Koch Specialty Plant Services
06.2017 - 12.2018
Oilfield Floorhand
Nabors Drilling USA
08.2015 - 06.2017
Laborer
Six C Fabrication
05.2013 - 07.2015
Millwright
Martin Forest Products
08.2008 - 05.2013
Laborer Operator
Winn Veneer Mill
05.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Dodson High School