Augustus Walley
Lucedale
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in ironworking and rigging operations. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement through training and mentoring, ensuring team readiness and project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
ZPMC USA
Charleston
10.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of ironworking projects ensuring safety compliance.
- Trained new ironworkers on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Communicated with management regarding project progress and challenges.
- Led safety meetings to promote a culture of workplace safety awareness.
- Organized tools and equipment to enhance workflow efficiency on site.
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and project plans to ensure accurate installation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex rigging tasks safely.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Crane and Rigging Foreman
Performance Contractors
Mobile
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Supervised rigging crews to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Coordinated equipment mobilization and assembly for various projects.
- Conducted safety inspections and maintained compliance with industry standards.
- Trained new team members on rigging techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed work schedules to optimize crew productivity and resource allocation.
- Communicated project updates and challenges to management effectively.
- Collaborated with project managers to align rigging plans with operational goals.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency and safety measures.
- Managed personnel and activities to set up rigs for efficient, safe operations.
- Inspected rigging equipment and ensured it was safely installed in accordance with applicable standards.
- Inspected and maintained equipment and associated parts to prevent advanced safety or performance issues.
Ironworker
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
San Leandro
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Set HRSG modules, turning gear, along with other components in power plants.
- Fabricated steel structures according to specifications and blueprints.
- Installed and connected rigging equipment for lifting operations.
- Collaborated with team members on site safety and compliance practices.
- Conducted inspections of structural components for quality assurance.
- Assisted in training new workers on safety protocols and equipment use.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to execute installation processes accurately.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
Welding Foreman
Hol-Mac Corporation
Bay Springs
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Supervised welding operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior welders on techniques and best practices.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to enhance production efficiency.
- Inspected completed welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering to improve welding processes and techniques.
- Conducted safety meetings to promote a culture of workplace safety.
- Implemented training programs for new hires in welding procedures.
- Monitored welders' performance and provided them with feedback on their work.
- Supervised the welding team to ensure high-quality output within the given timeline.
- Created daily reports on job progress status and shared it with senior management personnel.
- Organized weekly meetings with the welding crew to discuss any issues or concerns related to their work tasks.
- Inspected completed jobs to ensure they met industry standards before being sent out for customer review.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12-2016
Skills
- Structural steel fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Project supervision
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Rigging operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Resource allocation
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Workflow organization
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Fall protection
- Metal fabrication
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Ornamental ironwork
- Hand tools operation
- Component alignment
- Girder installation
- Crane signaling
- Steel erection
- Job site coordination
- Parts fabrication
- Structural welding
- Heavy lifting
- Quality control
- Rigging techniques
- OSHA regulations
- Erection drawing assessments
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Blueprint reading
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Column connecting
- Construction safety
- Steel fabrication
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
ZPMC USA
10.2020 - Current
Crane and Rigging Foreman
Performance Contractors
10.2019 - 10.2020
Ironworker
Bigge Crane and Rigging Co.
07.2017 - 10.2019
Welding Foreman
Hol-Mac Corporation
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Mississippi State University