Brent Wade DeFries
Lake Charles
Summary
Led a workforce of over 150 employees, driving a culture of safety through daily meetings and stringent compliance practices. Proven ability to streamline operations and manage project bidding, resulting in optimized budget allocations. Strong background in heavy equipment operation complements effective team supervision and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Turner Industries
Sulphur
01.2012 - Current
- Supervised work crew of over 150 employees while ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Conducted daily safety meetings to reinforce compliance and promote a safe work environment.
- Updated jobsite paperwork daily to maintain accurate records and streamline operations.
- Recorded and verified employee hourly time for payroll accuracy.
- Addressed employee issues professionally, including pay rate inquiries, training needs, and disciplinary actions.
- Operated heavy equipment machinery to support construction activities.
- Erected, demoed, and revised scaffolds to ensure structural integrity and safety.
- Bidded and calculated project costs to optimize budget allocations.
Scaffold Coordinator
Turner Industries
Corpus Christi
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Coordinated scaffold assembly and disassembly for diverse construction projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all scaffold operations.
- Managed material inventory to meet on-site scaffold requirements.
- Trained team members on scaffold safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with project managers to optimize scaffold scheduling.
- Reviewed design plans and specifications to select appropriate scaffolding for each job site.
Foreman
Atlantic Scaffolding
Sulphur
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operate heavy equipment machinery
- Erect, Demo, and Revise Scaffolds
- Bidding/Calculating project cost
- Inspect jobsite (JSA)
- Inspect Scaffolds
- Organize Material
Lead Carpenter/General Foreman
Turner Industries
Sulphur
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Operate heavy equipment machinery
- Erect, Demo, and Revise Scaffolds
- Bidding/Calculating project cost
- Inspect jobsite (JSA)
- Inspect Scaffolds
- Organize Material
Line Up Operator
Stolt Offshore
New Iberia
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Executed rigging and sandblasting tasks to facilitate construction operations
- Trained on stalking machine to enhance operational readiness
- Assisted in bead stall and operated spud wench for effective material handling
Education
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA01-2013
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School
Ragley, LA01-2001
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Resource allocation
- Supply chain coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Employee training
- Team supervision
- Team dynamics management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- NCCER Boilermaker
- NCCER Pipefitter
- NCCER Painter
- NCCER Insulator
- NCCER Scaffold Builder
- NCCER Fundamentals of a Crew Leader
Timeline
Scaffold Coordinator
Turner Industries
05.2016 - 10.2016
Supervisor
Turner Industries
01.2012 - Current
Foreman
Atlantic Scaffolding
01.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Carpenter/General Foreman
Turner Industries
01.2003 - 01.2011
Line Up Operator
Stolt Offshore
01.2001 - 01.2003
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist - Occupational Health And Safety
Safety Council of Southwest Louisiana
High School Diploma -
South Beauregard High School