Christopher Edards

• Managed budgets effectively, achieving cost savings while maintaining high quality standards.
• Led safety meetings to educate workers on proper protocols, minimizing workplace hazards and injuries.
• Kept detailed records of work progress reports, incidents encountered during jobsite activities ensuring transparency among stakeholders.
• Monitored inventory levels of tools, materials, and supplies to avoid shortages during critical project phases.
• Coordinated with other trades during multi-disciplinary projects for smooth workflow integration across different departments.
• Enhanced project efficiency by supervising and coordinating the work of boilermaker crews.
• Established priorities for daily operations based on project objectives and available resources.

• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
• Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
• Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
• Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
• Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
• Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
• Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.

• Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
• Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
• Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
• Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.

4 year apprenticeship

Then proceeded to a leading hand after 6 years

Worked on rail and sugar mill equipment

Heavy machinery repairs

Boat repairs