Derick D. Newman
Massillon, OH 44646
330-***-**** ************@***.***
Laborer with 15+ years of experience in refractory, underground sewer systems, construction, inspections, handy work, and repairs seeking a position as Labor. I have proven supervisor and foremanship skills. Background includes completing assignments in challenging environments. Strong team member and able to motivate others to achieve optimal work output, while maintaining high safety levels and standards. Aiming to leverage my skills and fill the Labor role at your company. I am physically fit to meet the demands of this position.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Platinum Scaffolding Services Houston, TX
Labor Supervisor/Foreman June 2017 – Dec 2021
Assists in removing and installing refractory lining in the kiln, preheat tower, coolers, and other related plant equipment. Also assists with concrete pours, and mixing and pouring special castile’s, which may require lifting sacks weighing 30-100 pounds.
Observes and complies with all applicable safety policies, regulations and all safety rules and keep work areas clean.
Platinum Scaffolding Services Houston, TX
Labor Foreman February 2016 – June 2017
Performs general clean-up duties using a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, pavement breaker, concrete saw, front-end loader, skid steer, and motorized sweepers, hi-vac vacuum truck.
Assists in removing and installing refractory lining in the kiln, preheat tower, coolers, and other related plant equipment. Also assists with concrete pours, and mixing and pouring special castile’s, which may require lifting sacks weighing 30-100 pounds.
Observes and complies with all applicable safety policies, regulations and all safety rules and keep work areas clean.
Pullman Shared Systems Technology, Inc. Thorofare, NJ Laborer Foreman 2013 – 2016
Supervised 5 – 10 personnel on various types of work projects.
Assist construction managers.
Labor 2008 – 2013
Prepare job sites for daily work by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Performs general clean-up duties using a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, pavement breaker, concrete saw, front-end loader, skid steer, and motorized sweepers, hi-vac vacuum truck.
Demolish existing brick or cement work in kiln.
Unload tools and equipment at job site.
Arrange brick, block and grouting materials at work locations by type and according to need.
Follows all company and safety regulations
Bitzel Excavating Massillon, OH
Pipe Layer 2003 – 2007
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. MILITARY SERVICE 1988 – 1992
United States Army, 52D Power Generator Mechanic and Small Engine Repair Honorable Discharge/War Veteran, Desert Storm 1990 - 1991 EDUCATION
Washington High School Massillon, OH
Diploma, June 1986
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Can lift up to 50 lbs.
Expert with most hand tools and power tools
Forklift
Highly motivated and able to lead within a team environment
Knowledge in various form of refractory and masonry
Service machines, including pumps, compressors, generators, tractors, and trailers.
Mix concrete, Pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, or plaster.
Use spray guns for application of material to ceilings or walls.
Performing maintenance on tactical utility, precise Power-Generation sets, internal combustion engines and associated equipment
Maintaining and repairing motors, generators, switchboards, and control equipment
Maintaining and repairing power and lighting circuits, electrical fixtures, and other electrical equipment
Detecting and locating grounds, open circuits, and short circuits in power distribution cables
Connecting emergency power to the main control board from an emergency switchboard
Operating standard electrical and electronic test equipment
Reading technical guides and diagrams to locate damaged parts of generators and control equipment.
Repairing and overhauling starters, alternators, generators, fuel injectors, voltage regulators, switches and control circuits.
References: Will be available upon requests