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Wendel Long

Gonzales,LA

Summary

Highly-motivated candidate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Scaffold Builder, Fork Truck Operator

Turner Industries
Baton Rouge , LA
02.2017 - Current
  • Operated a variety of tools to excavate, move and grade earth for foundations, trenches and roads.
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.
  • Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any task.
  • Built temporary supports during construction processes such as shoring up beams or columns until they are set in place permanently.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.

Sandblaster/Team Lead Painter

CB&I Construction
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2013 - 02.2017
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
  • Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns or other equipment;.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects;.

Industrial Sand Blaster

Miken Specialties
Boutte , LA
03.2012 - 11.2013
  • Cleaned and prepped surfaces prior to sandblasting.
  • Maintained, operated and repaired abrasive blasting equipment.
  • Set up blast rooms with appropriate safety controls.
  • Inspected parts for defects before and after sandblasting.
  • Performed daily maintenance on all equipment used in the process.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations regarding personal protective equipment.

Industrial Sand Blaster

BrandSafway
Baton Rouge, LA
11.2009 - 02.2012
  • Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
  • Mixed abrasive material with water to create a slurry for blasting.
  • Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
  • Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.

Sandblaster

Shaw Global
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2000 - 10.2009
  • Managed and coordinated sandblasting painting activities to ensure that work was completed on time and within budget.
  • Ordered supplies, materials, and equipment for sandblasting painting projects.
  • Supervised a team of 10-15 workers in the sandblasting painting process.
  • Maintained records of labor, material costs, and progress reports for each project.

Education

Welding - Welding

River Parish Vo-tech
Reserve, LA
05-1993

Crane Operator - Crane Operations

Pelican Chapter Associated Builders And Contractors, Training Center
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety Regulations
  • Load Calculation
  • Equipment Inspection

Timeline

Scaffold Builder, Fork Truck Operator

Turner Industries
02.2017 - Current

Sandblaster/Team Lead Painter

CB&I Construction
11.2013 - 02.2017

Industrial Sand Blaster

Miken Specialties
03.2012 - 11.2013

Industrial Sand Blaster

BrandSafway
11.2009 - 02.2012

Sandblaster

Shaw Global
04.2000 - 10.2009

Welding - Welding

River Parish Vo-tech

Crane Operator - Crane Operations

Pelican Chapter Associated Builders And Contractors, Training Center
Wendel Long