Construction Supervisor Superintendent

WILLIAM E. SHIPP

**********@*****.*** 254-***-**** 254-***-****

Summary Commercial Glazier with 35 years of extensive experience in installation and fabrication of windows, skylights, store fronts, building fronts, interior walls, and ceilings, including 10 years in a supervisory position for commercial and government contracted projects.

Skills Diverse knowledge of methods,

materials and equipment used in

glazing.

Up to date knowledge of and ability to

determine grades, types and sizes of a

variety of glass, methods and

procedures of glass installation,

replacement, and repair.

Implementation and compliance of

health and safety regulations, OSHA

certified.

Prepare cost estimates, understand

and follow oral and written directions.

Work independently with little direction.

Proven ability to meet schedules and

time lines.

In-depth ability to communicate

effectively both orally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to work

cooperatively with others.

Observe legal and defensive driving

practices while operating company

commercial vehicles, as well as keep

maintenance and repairs up to date on

said vehicle.

Operate specialized glazing tools and

equipment, reaching overhead, above

the shoulders and horizontally,

standing for extended periods of time,

bending at the waist, bending, pushing,

moving moderately heavy objects.

Estimate jobs and order material

according to the estimate.

Perform project planning,

time management, scheduling of jobs

and direct lower level personnel.

Experience Commercial Glazier 02/1992 - 05/1996

Bell Glass and Mirror Company, Inc Killeen, Tx

Removed putty and broken glass from windows, doors, transoms and skylights in school and office buildings; measured size of openings; cut and set new glass.

Worked with either wood or steel sash, mixing and applying putty and installing metal settings or wood moldings to make glasswork secure and watertight.

Removed and replaced window hinges, latches, locks, friction shoes, awning- type closures and other window hardware.

Laid out work; estimated cost, time and materials requirements; maintained related records.

Determined grade, size and type of glass; completed and submitted requisitions for needed supplies and materials; communicated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers as necessary to discuss the availability, price and quality of glass, hardware and other supplies; ordered supplies on open purchase orders as authorized.

Cut and installed plate glass for desk and table tops and showcases; cut and installed glass materials such as plate glass mirrors, aluminum plate and security glass; cut and installed glass in fire alarm pull boxes and fire extinguisher cabinets.

Identified asbestos-containing materials and notified supervisor or other appropriate personnel to instigate abatement procedures as required.

Operated tools and equipment utilized in the glazing trade.

Established and implemented prudent safety policies and procedures relative to the glazing function and work area.

General Construction Supervisor 05/1996 - 03/1998

Diamond Y Construction Roswell, NM

Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.

Maintained site safety and kept work in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.

Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary maintenance.

Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.

Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.

Oiled and cleaned machines and added coolant to machine reservoirs.

Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.

Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment.

Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects.

Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.

Reviewed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.

Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.

Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment. Commercial Glazier/Superintendent 03/1998 - Current Bell Glass and Mirror Company, Inc/Killeen Glass Killeen, TX Same job duties as performed before with the company, plus duties as Superintendent

Assist glaziers in assigned work.

Apply safety rules and precautions for work on jobsite handling glass.

Work with different types of glass: mirrors, laminated, insulating and tempered glass.

Cut glass, wired glass and laminated and perform in a safe manner.

Perform glazing in doors, sidelights and glazed panels.

Use math for area measurement and the practical use of mathematics on the job.

Edge, drill and notch glass for making cutouts and cutting circles.

Use required handling systems for handling glass, dollies, slings and vacuum cups.

Read blue prints correctly and work from sketches and verbal instructions.

Work with acrylic and poly-carbonate plastics.

Work with principle parts and understand manufacturing of insulating glass.

Work with various types of windows, residential and commercial.

Cut out registers, receptacles and light switches in a wall of mirrors.

Measure and cut stock glass to pre-determined size or shape, install and apply glazing.

Properly use different types of hoists, slings and related hardware.

Perform periodic preventive maintenance on missing, dried and cracked glazing.

Fabricate aluminum doors, frames from blue prints.

Re-glaze and safely remove broken glass from commercial store front frames.

Work with different types of door hardware for aluminum doors, panic devices, push-pull and closer hardware and trouble shooting.

Utilize mechanical fasteners and thread bolts for correct application.

Repair all types of window balance and trouble shoot. .

Do custom mirror installation, edging, drilling and notching to fix area of installation.

Install custom aluminum - angled entrances, peak frames and segmental turns.

Perform geometric measurements and apply them to glazier trade.

Draw sketches for trainees to help them visualize work on paper; design and layout job and complete work from them.

Work with and direct lower level personnel.

Work from blueprints, sketches and verbal instructions.

Safely set-up and operate scaffolding, hoists, slings, platform and other related hardware, and direct lower level personnel in set-up and safe use. Certifications OSHA 10 05/25/05

OSHA 30 02/24/12

OSHA Standard 29

CFR 1926.454 Scaffold Awareness 05/27/05

1910.1200 Hazard Communication Awareness 05/27/05

1926.1053.X Ladder Safety 05/27/05

1910.134sub1 P.P.E Awareness 05/27/05

1926.300sub1 Power tool Awareness 05/27/05

1926.404 Circuit Interrupter 10/18/2011

1926SubPartM Fall Protection Competent 05/27/05

1926SubPartM Fall Protection Awareness 07/09/17

1926SubPartM Fall Protection Equipment Inspection 07/09/17 1926SubPartM Fall Protection Authorized 07/09/17

Telescoping Forklift 02/22/16

Scissor Boomlift 06/01/05, 03/15/07, 06/10/16

Power Tool 05/19/05

CPR and First Aid Training

Activities and

Honors

Letters of Appreciation from The State of New Mexico Museum and Fort Hood, Texas

References Available upon request

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