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Jacob Hardy

Peachtree City

Summary

Experienced subject matter professional with a proven track record of driving impactful solutions and facilitating critical projects. Skilled in analysis and strategic planning, known for adaptability and reliability in delivering meaningful results through collaborative efforts. Versatile background includes serving various environments from commercial to industrial sectors, encompassing construction, maintenance, repair, preventative maintenance, refurbishment, overhaul, demolition, fabrication, and troubleshooting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PBB SME

JSM And Associates
03.2025 - Current
  • Established best practices for knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Streamlined processes to increase efficiency, enabling teams to complete tasks ahead of schedule.
  • Managed complex projects from inception through completion, delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
  • Served as a liaison between technical experts and business stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
  • Installed, configured, and monitored new system features based on user needs.
  • Optimized subject matter content by conducting extensive research and incorporating industry trends.

Operations Manager

Aero Bridgeworks
04.2017 - 03.2025
  • Travel to airports around U.S. providing aircraft accommodation and passenger boarding bridge installation, overhaul, demolition, fabrication, and maintenance, supervise crews, transportation, rigging, signaling of cranes, installation of various components, assembly, fabrication, modifications, field welding, heavy machinery operations, layouts, grouting, forming, electrical and carpentry
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
  • Implemented quality control systems to boost overall product consistency and reliability.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Foreman/DOD Contract Welder

SCI Fort Carson Army Base
01.2016 - 02.2017
  • Performed various weld processes for specific tasks on drone hangars, moment weld fit up, insulation of structural steel, connector, bolt-up, rigging, crane flagging, detail, field modification/fabrication, handling of materials, layouts, stair tread installations, roofing joice, LPR Construction
  • 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.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
  • Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.

Welder/ Iron Worker

LPR
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Moment welds, prep, steel connector; rigging and laid down yard, lead man of work crews, temporary and semipermanent safety installation, fall protection, signaling and flagging of cranes, lifts, miscellaneous bolts and detail work; layouts, prepared for daily and monthly safety audits
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Collaborated on design of custom metalwork projects, meeting client specifications with innovative solutions.
  • Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory standards, keeping documentation updated and accessible.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.

Shift Leader/Combo Welder

Vestas Towers North America
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Fitted wind tower sections and flanges, located, retrieved material via overhead crane, orientating and quality inspected all tower cans and flanges, each fit-up was based on Vestas' own PWI process work instructions and SSA in accordance with the series of tower on order., a floater for submerged arc operations and FCAW repairs based off of non-destructive testing findings, all hand repairs were 100% UT tested
  • Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.

Welder/Fabricator

ICM of Georgia
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Performed industrial and commercial construction, main focus was on structural steel, entailed various steel installations from start to finish, laid out from field and shop drawings, welded fabricated, rigged, operated various machinery, handled materials

Education

WELD SCIENCE - Weld Science

Fortis College
Marietta, GA
01.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Procore, MAC, Outlook, Adobe
  • Quality assurance
  • Training and mentoring
  • Expertise in subject matter
  • Customer focus
  • Stakeholder management

Certification

  • AWS D1.1 August 2020 to Present
  • SMAW certified 3G,4G unlimited

Languages

English

Timeline

PBB SME

JSM And Associates
03.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

Aero Bridgeworks
04.2017 - 03.2025

Foreman/DOD Contract Welder

SCI Fort Carson Army Base
01.2016 - 02.2017

Welder/ Iron Worker

LPR
01.2015 - 01.2016

Shift Leader/Combo Welder

Vestas Towers North America
01.2014 - 01.2015

Welder/Fabricator

ICM of Georgia
01.2013 - 01.2014

WELD SCIENCE - Weld Science

Fortis College

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