Andrew Petersen
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Hardworking Concrete finisher adept at completing tasks quickly and correctly to maximize team productivity and job efficiency. Knowledgeable about mixing, pouring and smoothing concrete on-site as well as how to work with pre-cast pieces. Offering 12 years of experience in construction jobs.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Versatile Concrete finisher accustomed to working in various environments and taking on multiple tasks. Exceptional work ethic, stamina and reliability. Offering 12-year history of construction experience, excellent attendance record and reputation for reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
Alpine Placing & Finishing
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced overall job site safety by ensuring proper usage of tools and equipment during concrete finishing processes.
- Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.
- Prepared and placed concrete to create sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
- Cut, chipped, or sawed concrete to create desired shapes.
- Installed forms for shaping, insulating, or creating decorative effects in concrete.
- Inspected concrete structures for complete fills, defects, or damage.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing time and resources for various concrete finishing tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Maintained consistent quality in finished surfaces by meticulous attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
- Reduced material wastage through effective use of leveling, screeding, and concrete smoothing techniques.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing job site requirements or unforeseen challenges without compromising quality or exceeding deadlines in completing assigned tasks related to concrete finishing.
Concrete Foreman
Viking Construction Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2021
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication between team members and management.
- Reduced material wastage by implementing proper inventory control measures and storage practices.
- Ensured timely project completion through effective delegation of tasks and close monitoring of progress.
- Maintained safety standards on the job site, resulting in a decrease in accidents and injuries.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop detailed work schedules for efficient resource allocation.
- Spearheaded efforts to maintain a clean and organized job site, promoting a positive work environment for all team members.
- Adapted quickly to changing project parameters, ensuring that deadlines were met despite unforeseen challenges or alterations in scope.
- Excelled at problem-solving during unexpected situations, applying critical thinking skills to address issues promptly and efficiently without compromising safety or quality.
- Ordered materials and scheduled cement trucks.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Adapted concrete pouring and mixing plans to daily weather and climate.
- Applied concrete fabrication techniques to achieve desired project specifications, quality, and code standards.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
- Poured and laid concrete for projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fire Fighting Technologies
Flemming College
Peterborough, ONHigh School Diploma -
Saint Charles Garnier
Whitby, ON06.2008
Skills
- Worksite Safety
- Concrete Finishing
- Bull Floats
- Concrete Polishing
- Jointers and Edgers
- Finishing Techniques
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Trowel Machinery
- OSHA Protocols
- Site Preparation
- Concrete pouring
- Joint cutting
- Broom finishing
- Form setting
- Hand troweling
- Blueprint reading
- Screed usage
- Surface Finishing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
Alpine Placing & Finishing
03.2022 - 01.2024
Concrete Foreman
Viking Construction Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fire Fighting Technologies
Flemming College
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles Garnier
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