Jeffery Durham
Lake Village
Summary
Proactive professional with a strong background in improving workflow efficiency and solving complex challenges. Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality, driving team performance and operational success. I also like to have everyone involved; I'm not a fan of shutting someone's idea down unless it doesn't make sense. I'm a believer that the more the crew understands their job, the more efficient and safe the job will be.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent/ RackingGeneral Forman
Tic
Deport
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained staff on equipment usage and safety standards effectively.
- Implemented best practices for workflow efficiency across job sites.
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- On this project I ran crews installing different system. Installed all racking for ATI and FTC.
Foreman
Tic
Riesel
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Tracked and reported units and labor hours prior to submission of timecards.
- installed Next tracker on this project
Forman
Tic
Clover
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- installed next tracker on this system
Foreman
Tic
Angleton
04.2022 - 12.2022
- installing ATI system
- orignally when in as a operator, ended up installing torque tubes on the ground, then moved to post QC, eventually got put back to a foreman with a install crew
- from there got transfered to piney creek to learn the next tracker system and help catch up the job
- Supervised daily operations and ensured team adherence to safety protocols.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- installed ATI for this system
solar installer/ Foreman
TIC
Deport
03.2021 - 04.2022
- went in as a racking solar installer, after a month there was moved to a Foreman
- as a foreman i did not have a GF at the time. Not only was I in charge of tube install which was 4 crews (5 ppl per crew), also ran a shack out crew of 6 ppl
- I was in charge of not only making sure everyone was working safe but also putting out quality work that produced results on the install quantity
solar installer/ Foreman
OCI
Lake Village
10.2020 - 09.2021
- went in as a damper installer
- that job had a lot of issues due to the extreme ground condition( extremely muddy)
- once i learned the system i started speaking up in the morning meeting and eventually i was made a foreman due to my ideas on how to tackle problems.
- i ended up with 7 crews ( 7 per crew) i also had to order all there material everyday for each crew. All with no GF
- I ended up staying on that job with 2 other ppl until the very end. They offered me a transfer put i was not prepared to move to florida so i left that company and started working for The Ryan company.
operator
The Ryan company
Wolfe City
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated machinery to maintain efficient production flow and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Ran a skid steer for the tube crew where I would set the torque tube and the ground hands would put the tubes together
- after that i started operating a mini excavator, with that we would rig the torque tubes with chokers and install the tubes on the piles and slew drive
- installed FTC for this stytem
iron worker
pender craft erection services
Oklahoma City
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for construction projects.
- Installed steel beams, columns, and rebar for various building frameworks.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely and effectively.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
Ironworker
dynamics
Victoria
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for various construction projects.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
Ironworker
KBR
Angleton
04.2018 - 03.2019
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- on this Job i received my NCEER for Journey Man Ironworker
Ironworker
KBR
Borger
10.2015 - 03.2018
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition for job efficiency.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Removed and replaced existing grating and structural steel with appropriate materials.
- On this job, I realized I am good at fabricating supports, not just for iron, but also for the pipe fitters.
- Once all the ironwork was done, I moved over to the pipe side of the project and built and fabricated numerous supports.
- I also learned the basics of pipe fitting.
- I stayed there on that job until the very end and got transferred the job down in Angleton, tx
Operator
Hood Packaging Corporation
Monticello
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported issues to maintenance team.
- Maintained safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Conducted quality checks on products to uphold standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment and safety procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- well working on this job I became the youngest operator to run 3 different bottomer machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School
Monticello, AR02-2008
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Employee training
- Workflow efficiency
- Quality control
- Team management
- Problem solver
- Likes a challenge
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
Certification
NCEER journeyman Ironworker
Timeline
Superintendent/ RackingGeneral Forman
Tic
09.2023 - Current
Foreman
Tic
01.2023 - 08.2023
Forman
Tic
12.2022 - 01.2023
Foreman
Tic
04.2022 - 12.2022
solar installer/ Foreman
TIC
03.2021 - 04.2022
solar installer/ Foreman
OCI
10.2020 - 09.2021
operator
The Ryan company
08.2020 - 03.2021
iron worker
pender craft erection services
04.2019 - 11.2019
Ironworker
dynamics
09.2018 - 03.2019
Ironworker
KBR
04.2018 - 03.2019
Ironworker
KBR
10.2015 - 03.2018
Operator
Hood Packaging Corporation
03.2010 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Monticello High School