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