Tony Baliva

• Initial site inspection to assess any possible hazards, obstructions, access issues, and site specific conditions.
• Coordinated delivery of steel and materials, ensuring safe placement and compliance with site conditions.
• All site set out duties from marking of columns to be anchored and site cleats to be welded, to existing structures needing modifications.
• Proficient reading and interpreting of structual and engineering plans, both on paper, and using Trimble 3D modeling apps.
• All rigging and dogging duties to ensure a safe and efficient erection of job.
• Reported progress to office, draftsmen, and trades, facilitating project coordination and timely execution of next stages.
• Mentored and trained apprentices and coworkers in safe manufacturing and erection practices for structural steel projects, enhancing team competency.
• Operating of flat tray HR truck and Unic mounted crane.
• Operating Kato 7t mobile crane.

Workshop Experience

• All aspects of commercial, industrial and residential structural steel fabrication. From reading and interpreting fabrication drawings to site erection and completion.
• Competent in the use of mig and arc welding, and oxy fuel cutting.
• Works extremely well in a team based environment with a can do attitude as well as working autonomously alone in the workshop and on site.
• Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
• Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
• Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
• Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
• Informed foreman when running low on stock.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
• Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
• Managed multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment, contributing to improved project completion time.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Use of overhead crane to lift components to specific positions.
• Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
• Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
• Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
• Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
• Mentored 2 apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
• Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on structural steel components on and off site.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks using overhead cranes or by signaling mobile cranes in workshop and onsite.

On Site Experience.

• Performed preliminary assessments of sites to evaluate safety risks and challenges.
• Site set out, marking of all columns and site cleats that are to be welded or anchored, using tru bolts or chemical anchors.
• Performed all rigging and dogging tasks, along with site alterations.
• Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
• Participated in trainings, seminars and workshops offered by company to learn new skills and improve job focus.
• Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
• Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
• Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
• Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
• Sorted and erected steel components, ensuring proper bolt-up and torque connections.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines safely.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

• Operated both single and dual gantry cranes to lift and move precast panels, planks, tension cable rolls and materials safely.
• Inspected rigging gear for wear, damage, and compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to develop and implement safe lifting operation plans, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Conducted daily safety checks of equipment and machinery, documenting results and promptly notifying relevant departments of any issues.
• Coordinated with supervisors to schedule and prioritize rigging tasks, aligning with project timelines and operational needs.
• Ensured compliance with OHS and site regulations during all rigging operations.
• Safely disassemble and store rigging equipment when no longer needed.
• Performed all forklift operations to transport materials efficiently.
• Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.

• Started my Boilermaking apprenticeship. Attended trade school once a week. Learning all facets of the boilermaking trade.
• Reliable, works well in a team based environment and also independently.
• Welded mild steel, expertly deploying gas metal arc, and manual metal arc welding processes.
• Reviewed and interpreted complex technical drawings and specifications to pinpoint job requirements and selected correct materials to cut for job.
• Inspected completed work and ground, sanded and polished to durable finish using hand and power tools and verified full conformance to specifications before welding.
• Set up machinery for manufacture of engineering products, mastered welding and fabrication within large-scale construction facilities and designed component modifications.
• Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
• Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
• Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
• Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning and welding processes.
• Completed precision cuts with band saws, guillotines and croppers.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.