1. SHELDON WIPF
146 Maxwell lane • Williamsburg VA 23090 • Sheldonwip@gmail.com• 605.310-2854
Objective: Professional, experienced, dedicated water-tower forman/Supervisor, seeking position
for a PAINTER/BLASTER position. Motivated greatly to continue current career and
ready to contribute efficiently, and vigorously to any company’s efforts and be successful
Over 13 years of success and contributions as a Supervisor leading the safe, timely, and quality workmanship for
major commercial Painting and Sandblasting projects for water towers and tanks. Valued and well-respected leader
who rapidly progressed from a Painter/Sandblaster to Field Foreman; effectively train, motivate, and lead top
producing workers in the field.
Significant Skills and Abilities Include:
• Operate and maintain a wide array of equipment, vehicles, and machinery as per manufacturer’s specifications;
excel in diagnostics and troubleshooting for timely problem solving.
• Committed to OSHA guidelines and other protocols for full regulatory compliance.
• Adept in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work projects; promote teamwork and accountability for
positive outcomes. Responsible to lead weekly safety toolbox meetings, and have all crewmen and send in
with all weekly paperwork.
• Train and instruct others on usage of equipment and operational procedures for uniformity and consistency of
workload. Personally mentored employees who advanced to Field Foreman position.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership – Project Management – Painting & Sandblasting – Equipment Operation & Maintenance
Communications & Instructions – Staff Training & Development – Quality Control – Regulatory Compliance
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving –Time & Resource Management – Customer Service & Client Relations
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Maguire Iron, Inc. – Field Foreman/Supervisor (4/2002-Present)
New Tank Fabrication and Construction and Paint & Repair of Existing Tanks
Lead work crews in the field on work orders for the painting and repair of existing water towers and tanks. Complete
additional work orders for sandblasting on assignments throughout the Midwest and several Eastern states. Train and
supervise workers on job sites and ensure timely, safe, and quality workmanship. Operate and maintain a wide array of
equipment and machinery. Plan and coordinate daily workload; conduct frequent safety meetings in accordance of
OSHA standards. Address any work deficiencies, apply corrective actions, and generate progress reports.
• Began role as a Painter/Sandblaster and rapidly promoted to Field Foreman within 2-years.
• Completed multiple water tower containments that involved critical thinking, safety knowledge, and regulatory
compliance
• Spearheaded several water town jobs for the government; received high marks of praise for exemplary
leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledge and ability to recommend improvements on rigging ,safety, painting and sandblasting equipment.
• Advanced communication skills towards all crew members, project managers, engineers, upper management
in a positive, productive manner
• Personally mentored 3 workers who advanced with the company to Field Foreman role, in additionally train
new crewmen on proper rigging, safety equipment painting, supervision and equipment usage practices.

2. Sidhartha Raina Page 2
EDUCATION
Professional Development: CDL License, TWIC card, High School, Osha Certificates.