C. Alphonso Porter
Summary
Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents with over 6,000 construction hours. History of championing program training in various organizations throughout well-established career.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer - Safety Watch
Bravo Target Safety Limited Partnership
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries..
- Confined Space Monitoring
- Spark/Fire Watch (when workers are performing hot work)
- Bottle Watch (rigging in and out, operating and attending breathing air supply equipment)
- Gas Monitoring (using electronic gas monitoring devices to assess air quality in work area)
Laborer - Teq Shield
United Safety Ltd
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Rig in cameras, intercom and badge units
- Trouble shoot equipment to ensure proper function
- Control access to confined space, only allow entry when full compliance with regulations is met (training, permit, PPE, gas tests, etc.)
- Scan the monitor screen for signs of distress and safety non-compliance
- Create bookmarks
- Add and remove access rules as determined by permits and shift leads
- Maintain accurate people count, react to and complete system checks
- Report any safety infractions to shift Lead
- Ready at all times to coordinate emergency response
- Politely complete safety interventions for safety infractions
- Ensure tampering with monitoring equipment(camera, intercom, badge units, etc.) is efficiently remedied
Laborer - Warehouse Helper
Walmart
03.2011 - 08.2017
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 20 pounds.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Insulator Helper
Thermal Systems Private
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Unloaded and stored construction materials.
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
- Set up ladders and other access equipment.
Laborer - Insulator
Fuller Austin Insulation
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Cut, formed and arranged insulation to promote efficiency of materials for each project.
- Efficiently coordinated with teams of other tradesmen on large scale projects.
- Identified ideal insulation materials, installation methods and supply requirements to meet project needs.
- Applied and handled insulating products such as foam, fiberglass and cloth with mud.
- Insulate and clad simple pipes with shoes
- Put on 90 and 45 degrees elbow(insulation and aluminum on pipes)
- Put sweeps, insulate, and clad pipes
- Excellent at using knives and tightener
Education
High School Diploma -
St Patrick's High School
Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa12.1987
Skills
Safety Courses:
CSTS 2020
CSO
Basic Safety Orientation
Confined Space
H2S Alive
Fall protection
Fire Watch
Standard First Aid(Level C)
WHMIS
Tech Shield(Level 1)
Occupational Health Hazards
Additional Information
Core Competencies
· Safety conscious attitude and execute safety procedures and preventative maintenance when necessary
· Punctual, adaptable and ability to learn continuously
· Positive('can do') attitude, good communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong time management skills with a strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail plus ability to use hand tools and equipment
· Ability to work over 12 hour shifts, continuously climbing up and down ladders, working at heights and in adverse weather conditions
Timeline
Laborer - Safety Watch
Bravo Target Safety Limited Partnership
04.2020 - 06.2023
Laborer - Teq Shield
United Safety Ltd
09.2017 - 07.2019
Laborer - Warehouse Helper
Walmart
03.2011 - 08.2017
Insulator Helper
Thermal Systems Private
11.2010 - 02.2011
Laborer - Insulator
Fuller Austin Insulation
04.2010 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
St Patrick's High School
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