Sean Sprague
Sulphur
Summary
NCCER+ Certified Ironworker. I can plan, develop, build, and install structural members for either repair or new construction. Can read or create blueprints. I work well with others and enjoy what I do. I have 10+ years experience in the field, and am always willing to try and learn new things.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ironworker Foreman
Kiewit/TIC
Bridge City
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Led daily safety briefings to ensure team compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated steel framing installations and reinforced structures on job sites.
- Supervised crew members, providing guidance on tasks and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints and structural drawings to direct construction activities.
- Trained new ironworkers on techniques, tools, and safety measures.
- Managed material inventory and ordered supplies to maintain project flow.
- Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill level and availability.
- Ensured the safety of personnel by adhering to OSHA regulations, inspecting tools, equipment, and work sites for hazards.
Ironworker
Turner Industries/Worley Construction
Sulphur
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for industrial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of construction tasks.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
Refractory Specialist
Specialized Indusrial Maintenance
Sulphur
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Worked with other tradespeople such as pipefitters and welders during installation projects.
- Performed repairs and replacements of refractory materials in a timely manner while adhering to industry standards.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality assurance purposes prior to final sign off from client or supervisor.
- Ensured that all work was completed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and safety standards.
- Installed ceramic fiber insulation materials as needed per project requirements.
- Applied cement-based products including castables, gunning mixes, mortars and ramming mixes according to manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized specialized tools such as welding torches, grinders, saws and hammers for installation and maintenance of refractories.
Ironworker
Aptim
Johnsons Bayou
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for industrial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine project specifications.
- Assisted in training new workers on proper safety protocols and techniques.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High
Houston, TX01-2006
Skills
- Steel framing
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Component alignment
- Hand tools operation
- Reinforcing steel placement
- Heavy lifting
- Steel erection
- Crane signaling
- Rigging techniques
- Steel fabrication
Certification
NCCER+ Ironworker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ironworker Foreman
Kiewit/TIC
11.2024 - 12.2025
Ironworker
Turner Industries/Worley Construction
11.2022 - 11.2024
Refractory Specialist
Specialized Indusrial Maintenance
10.2020 - 11.2022
Ironworker
Aptim
02.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
North Shore Senior High