Justin Gowen
Amherst
Summary
Dynamic Foreman with a proven track record at CSE, excelling in crew leadership and quality control. Expert in optimizing productivity through effective communication and safety compliance. Successfully implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime. Skilled in equipment operation and dedicated to fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
CSE
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of materials for ongoing projects.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased operational effectiveness.
- Conducted regular inspections of job sites to maintain quality control and ensure safety compliance.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Foreman
Southern Air
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Resolved conflicts within the team, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on shared goals.
- Developed training materials and resources to support skill development among crew members.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
02.2016 - 10.2021
- Conducted precise MIG and TIG welding on various metal structures to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of components.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout welding operations.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring weld integrity and reducing rework rates significantly.
Education
High School Diploma - Welding 1, 2 And 3
Amherst County
Amherst, VA06.1998
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- Materials management
- Blueprint interpretation
- Structural repairs
- Production and processing
- Hand and power tools
- HVAC systems
- Crew supervision
- Dependable and hardworking
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment oversight
- Project leadership
- Project planning
Certification
SAI-105 , SAI-201
Timeline
Foreman
CSE
04.2023 - 11.2025
Foreman
Southern Air
11.2021 - 04.2023
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
02.2016 - 10.2021
High School Diploma - Welding 1, 2 And 3
Amherst County