Walter Kennon
Alvin
Summary
Skilled Pile Driver with background in diverse construction projects. Possess strong understanding of safety regulations and pile driving processes, having successfully operated different types of pile-driving equipment. Combines solid teamwork abilities with good problem-solving skills to meet project deadlines and quality standards. Proven record of contributing to work site efficiency and productivity improvements.
I’m a Hardworking professional with solid background at all levels of operation and capability to drive any piece of equipment. Quick learner with strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset. Desire to use knowledge in long-term position with growing team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pile Driver
Choice pipeline
Alvin
03.2023 - Current
- Inspected pile driver for safety and operational concerns prior to use.
- Assisted in layout work by marking placement locations for pilings according to plans provided by engineers.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was filled out accurately on a daily basis.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from barges or trucks onto work sites using cranes or hoists.
- Operated levers and valves to activate power hammers.
- Communicated with crane operators when lifting materials off barges or trucks onto the work site.
- Cleaned, lubricated and completed basic repairs to keep equipment running at optimal performance.
- Positioned piling leads, hoisted piling into leads and positioned hammers.
- Operated pile driving equipment to drive steel and timber piles into the ground.
- Followed strict safety codes to protect crew members, equipment and environmental habitats.
- Assembled components such as leads, clamps, drill rods or other attachments onto the top of the piles before they were driven into the ground using a pile hammer or other machine.
- Installed temporary support structures such as bracing and cribbing around driven piles to provide additional stability until permanent support structures were installed.
- Inspected equipment prior to operation to verify proper functioning.
- Inspected cranes and rigging equipment.
- Lubricated parts such as bearings, bushings, gears and shafts regularly to ensure proper functioning of machines.
- Unloaded pile from trucks and barges and arranged in optimal configurations for job needs.
- Used torches to cut metal and weld pieces in accurate and highly durable arrangements.
- Promoted worksite safety and enforced adherence to PPE requirements and OSHA protocols.
- Assisted in rigging up various types of piling equipment including hydraulic impact hammers, vibratory hammers, diesel hammers and auger systems.
- Rigged and unrigged equipment with complete safety compliance to protect workers and equipment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
Alvin, TX05-2022
Skills
- Equipment operation
- Pile driving
- Safety compliance
- Load handling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Rigging
- Heavy lifting
- Excellent communication
- Safety monitoring
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Pile Driver
Choice pipeline
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School