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Brandon Porterfield

Hot Springs

Summary

Professional construction expert with solid background in building and infrastructure projects. Skilled in site management, equipment operation, and quality control, ensuring top-notch results. Strong emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to safety protocols. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Technician III

Summit Utilities
03.2019 - Current
  • Install, repair, and maintenance natural gas distribution pipeline systems.
  • Respond to natural gas emergencies 24/7.
  • Class A commercial drivers license.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Perform welds and maintain welding certifications.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow, contributing to timely project completion.
  • Perform plastic fusion and maintain plastic fusion certifications.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Complete all required safety programs and utilize safe work practices in field.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Locate and mark pipeline facilities
  • Complete documentation and digitize new facilities and repairs on map records.
  • Assist in training and qualifying new employees.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve on-site challenges swiftly minimizing downtime.
  • Inspect work performed by company employees and contracted companies.
  • Delivered high-quality craftsmanship with attention to detail in all aspects of construction work.
  • Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely and effectively
  • Implemented innovative solutions to challenging problems, resulting in streamlined processes and improved results.

Construction Foreman

W.G. Yates Construction
09.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Completed all required safety documents including JHA's and JSA's.
  • Operated heavy equipment and machinery.
  • OSHA safety certifications.
  • Rigging and crane signaling certification.
  • Completed daily inspections of tools, machinery, and rigging equipment and hardware.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Perform structural welding and maintain welding certification.
  • Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.

Education

Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, AR

Skills

  • Construction safety
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Welding certified
  • Locating underground facilities
  • Plastic fusion certified
  • Class A Commercial Driver Hazmat
  • Contractor oversight
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Self motivation
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Construction Technician III

Summit Utilities
03.2019 - Current

Construction Foreman

W.G. Yates Construction
09.2017 - 03.2019

Lakeside High School
Brandon Porterfield