Rodney Van Gessel
Berwick,ON
Summary
Reliable and trustworthy Glazier equipped with an unfailing work ethic and positive attitude illustrated through many years of successful industry experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Foreman
Flynn Glazing
Ottawa, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Directed and supervised the construction of a new building, ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
- Organized and scheduled work crews to ensure efficient completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Monitored progress of subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and timelines.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and managers to coordinate activities between different trades or departments.
- Coordinated activities with outside contractors such as architects, engineers, surveyors and inspectors.
- Ensured that jobsite materials were properly stored and handled in accordance with industry best practices.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing company policies and procedures regarding health, safety, environmental protection.
Journeyman Glazier
Local 200
Ottawa, Ontario
07.2014 - 08.2022
- Assembled aluminum framing components for windows, shower enclosures, skylights.
- Installed hardware such as hinges, locks, closers and panic bars on doors.
- Assisted with loading and unloading supplies onto delivery trucks using forklifts or other lifting equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when cutting, measuring, grinding, drilling or handling heavy pieces of glass material.
- Worked closely with other tradespeople such as electricians and carpenters during installation projects.
- Inspected work sites to determine the best way to install glass products safely and efficiently.
Apprentice Glazier
local 200
Ottawa, Ontario
07.2008 - 07.2014
- Installed new window systems including windows, doors, skylights and curtain walls.
- Set up ladders and scaffolding to access difficult areas when necessary.
- Removed old or damaged glass from existing frames and replaced with new pieces of glass.
- Applied sealants around edges of the glass panes to ensure a watertight fit.
- Operated power tools such as drills, saws, sanders, grinders safely and effectively.
- Provided support to other team members in order to complete complex glazing tasks on time.
Education
Level 3 Glazing - Glazing
FTI
Ottawa, ON06-2014
Skills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Glass installation
- Power Tool Operation
- Measuring accuracy
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Safety conscious
- Blueprints interpretation
Languages
french
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Site Foreman
Flynn Glazing
08.2022 - Current
Journeyman Glazier
Local 200
07.2014 - 08.2022
Apprentice Glazier
local 200
07.2008 - 07.2014
Level 3 Glazing - Glazing
FTI
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