Austin Penzien
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated construction professional with extensive experience as a journeyman ironworker. Proven ability to lead projects efficiently while ensuring safety standards. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to quality, contributing to significant infrastructure developments, including the Gordie Howe International Bridge. I have been apart of many large scale construction projects and have been able to learn from many people in different roles such as older journeymen, project managers and project engineers. I am seeking an opportunity to apply these lessons learned for a rewarding and long term career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer
Dan’s Excavating
Detroit, MI
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Worked a seven mile complete highway closure. Was apart of two bridge deck rehabilitations and one complete rebuild.
- Poured all street light footings in the seven mile stretch as well as much of the barrier wall.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling and storage.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas, adhering to safety standards and protocols.
- Assisted in the concrete bridge deck pours.
- Cut old rebar out of demolished structures using an oxygen acetylene torch for scrap/recycling.
Fence Installer
Future Fence
Warren, MI
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Built various types of fences such as wood, chain link, prison razor ribbon, highway sound walls, highway guard rail as well as pedestrian handrail.
- Operated heavy equipment such as aerial lifts, boom trucks and skid steers to assist in the excavation/ construction.
- Assisted in the race track build and tear down of the Indy car Grand Prix on Belle Isle in Detroit, MI.
Union Ironworker
Local 25
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - 03.2023
- General skills in rigging, welding, layout, steel installation, crane signaling and safety standards including OSHA 30 certification.
- Assisted in many maintenance projects in automotive manufacturing facilities such as truss reinforcement and conveyor tear out.
- Refurbishment of Michigan Central Train Station in Detroit, MI.
- Installed beams and girders for the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit, MI.
- New battery plant in Kokomo, IN. Erected several small buildings and built every staircase in main facility. Also was promoted to yard foreman for several months until position was no longer needed due to crew downsizing.
- Currently working for Midwest Steel in Lebanon, IN conducting steel detail and second/third pass steel installation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Armada High School
Armada, MISkills
- Construction safety
- General knowledge of many construction tools/standards
- Rigging techniques
- Structural welding
- Hardworking
- Efficient with numbers
- Excellent with people and communication
Certification
- Qualified Rigger and Crane SignalingTraining ANSI and OSHA subpart CC
- AWS SMAW 3G and 4G
- OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health
Timeline
Union Ironworker
Local 25
06.2017 - 03.2023
Fence Installer
Future Fence
03.2015 - 06.2017
Laborer
Dan’s Excavating
04.2014 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Armada High School