Craig Watson
Big River,SK
Summary
A skilled scaffolder known for ability in building with tube and clamp, having a very strong work ethic, always lending a hand wherever needed,adjusting to sensitive and/or pressured situations, problem solving with 'out of the box' thinking techniques in needed situations.
Proven reliability, adaptivity, and being team oriented while bringing a positive attitude day in and day out. Possessing a wide range of successful experience in the scaffolding industry, with a considerable amount of experience and knowledge on the mechanical side of the trades, proven to be consistent advantage in efficiency and attention to detail to each scaffold structures specific needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Reclamation Manager/Contractor
C.W. Contracting
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Reduced risks of public safety and property damage regarding forrest fires by employing safe controlled burning techniques.
- Utilized knowledge regarding sense of direction, use of maps, GPS, and working in very limited accessable, remote environments.
- Initiated critical thinking and decision making abilities using on-going awerness in response to daily close encounters with wild animals,wind and weather changes,sudden change in terrain , breakdowns, etc.
- Performed all maintenance and repairs to work vehicles and equipment.
Scaffolding Site Superintendent
Kenlar
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted site walk throughs, pre-job planning, voiced concerns, and shared recognized potential issues to mitigate future obstacles and delays in project efficiency, while creating a more positive, safe work environments.
- Fostered and formed an approachable, 'open-door' atmosphere, while creating positive work environments by promoting teamwork, addressing employee concerns, and providing ongoing feedback.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure that project specifications were met or exceeded consistently.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors by negotiating favorable terms for materials procurement while adhering to budget constraints.
- Managed precise price and quantity tracking along with the logistics of both regular lay-down materials and special order requests as needed.
- Presented potential upcoming work planning while negotiating with client representatives to successfully grow company work load and footprint.
Small Engine Mechanic
Headrush Performance & Repair
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Diagnosed all mechanical and electrical problems for repair or replacement.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following safety standards and best practices at all times.
- Delivered high-quality repair service, ensuring customer loyalty and repeat business.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Led, coached and mentored team to improve repair turnaround times while coordinating tasks to ensure efficient workflow.
Scaffolding Lead
Soogadin Field Services Inc
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Successfully led scaffolding crews (project specific mentorship and coaching skillset in high demand)
- Took initiative and successfully utilized high proficiency in working with tube and clamp (%90 hangers) in efforts to mitigate the hazards of congestion, ground traffic, near misses etc. as the project foot print was very vertical.
- Directed crane operation regularly (instances of hand signal only and also radio communications)
- Utilized excellent communication, critical thinking and decision making skills to mitigate safety concerns and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance of scaffolding equipment.
- Analyzed and adjusted personal building techniques when engineered scaffolding blueprints were required.
Small Engine Mechanic
Headrush Performance & Repair
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Identical tasks previously listed for HeadRush Performance and Repair.
General Foreman
AlumaSafway / Spider staging
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Led planning, execution, and successful completion of all major projects
- Enhanced job site safety through regular inspections, hazard assessment, and implementation of corrective measures.
- Analyzed blueprints & engineered documents
- Created, tracked, met and exceeded all project timelines and budgets.
- Performed mechanical repairs of electrical staging motors
- Led daily toolbox meetings, monthly safety meetings
- Attended and was active in progress meetings with clients and other contractor representatives.
Working Scaffold Foreman
Park Derochie Coatings Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Led scaffolding crews, while training new employees on proper safety procedures and best practices.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs while utilizing problem solving skills to resolve issues with scaffold structures.
- Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on work sites.
- Managed and tracked material lists and orders, manpower requirements, quotes, work orders, employee hours.
- Attended project progress project report meetings.
- Led daily toolbox meetings.
Journeyman Scaffolder/Scaffold Leadhand/Scaffold Foreman
Beg4 Construction
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Led planning, execution, and successful completion of multiple site wide shutdowns at multiples locations, streamlined hiring, developed estimates, and resolved operational challenges
- Awarded multiple promotions throughout employment duration in regards to work ethic, commitment to workplace safety, mentoring abilities, leading by example and quality of workmanship with attention to detail.
- Collaborated with site representatives to safely meet project deadlines and goals.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Ensured a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
Scaffolder
Brock Canada
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
- Increased productivity by efficiently assembling and dismantling scaffold structures in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen for smooth project execution, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Took sole responsibility of the maintenance and minor repairs to all crew trucks to avoid costs and prolonged absence of fleet as work was remote.
Apprentice Scaffolder/Scaffolder
Skyway Canada Limited
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing requested tasks, and closely following direction.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques and applying them to daily tasks.
- Verified all scaffolding materials were stored safely and securely.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
Skills
- Decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Team leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Skill-set and knowledge in scaffolding, with strong tube and clamp abilities
- Very strong work ethic
- Positive attitude and outlook
- Attention to detail and a sense of having pride in work
- Construction safety
- Rigging skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hazard identification
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30-40 scaffold members.
- Achieved numerous awarded contract growth/new contracts thru leading by example, customer relations, work ethic, and always putting in the non-required extra effort.
- Knowledgeable expertise in multiple trades.
- Have found personal success in all past career opportunities.
Certification
- LSE (leadership for safety excellence)
- HSAS(health and safety awareness for supervisors)
- Confined space entry and monitor
- Fall protection
- H2S alive
- CSO
- Incident investigation
- SCOT(safety construction orientation training)
- WHIMIS
- LOTO(lock out tag out)
- CSA B620(pressure, weld, overall integrity & thickness test to certify bulk semi fuel tankers, slip tanks, etc.)
- BSO(behavior based safety-observation training)
- PST(petroleum safety training)
- CSTS-09 (construction safety training system)
- First aid CPR/AED level C
- Altair 4x mulgas detector course
- ATV operator safety training course
- Snowmobile operator safety training course
- FSO (forklift operator safety)
- BAC (Bear awareness certification)
- conflict resolution
- NORM awareness (naturally occurring radioactive materials)
- Rigging, hoists and cranes
- LWST (lone worker safety training)
Timeline
Forestry Reclamation Manager/Contractor
C.W. Contracting
12.2024 - 03.2025
Scaffolding Site Superintendent
Kenlar
07.2024 - 12.2024
Small Engine Mechanic
Headrush Performance & Repair
01.2024 - 06.2024
Scaffolding Lead
Soogadin Field Services Inc
04.2023 - 12.2023
Small Engine Mechanic
Headrush Performance & Repair
11.2022 - 03.2023
General Foreman
AlumaSafway / Spider staging
04.2021 - 09.2022
Working Scaffold Foreman
Park Derochie Coatings Inc.
08.2019 - 02.2020
Journeyman Scaffolder/Scaffold Leadhand/Scaffold Foreman
Beg4 Construction
09.2018 - 08.2019
Scaffolder
Brock Canada
04.2017 - 08.2018
Apprentice Scaffolder/Scaffolder
Skyway Canada Limited
01.2007 - 12.2012
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