Alexander Hood
Boise,ID
Summary
Effective professional skilled at following effective procedures and safety practices. Offering attention to detail and tackling challenges with minimal preparation time. Pursuing challenging new roles with organization and exceptional communication. Highly-motivated and diligent. Hardworking with a desire to take on new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dive Supervisor/Diver
Underwater Construction Corporation
Chattanooga, TN
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted daily site surveys to assess environmental conditions for diving operations.
- Organized and maintained records of all dives, including dive logs, incident reports, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Inspected air tanks regularly for signs of corrosion or wear before allowing them to be filled with compressed air.
- Inspected and tested docks, ships, buoyage systems, underwater pipelines, cables and sewers using closed circuit television, still photography and testing equipment.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from surveys or inspections conducted underwater.
- Trained new divers on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Managed daily operations of heavy equipment fleet, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Contractor
King Mountain Contracting
Bend, OR
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Checked alignment of forms prior to pouring concrete ensuring accuracy of final product.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
Diver/welder/fabricator
Advanced Marine Services
Truckee, CA
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Provided assistance with salvage operations on sunken vessels.
- Recovered objects from wrecks using lift bags or grappling hooks.
- Conducted safety inspections of dive equipment prior to each dive.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Diver
Phoenix International Holdings
Morgan City, LA
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Supervised divers during salvage operations involving sunken vessels or debris removal from hazardous areas.
- Conducted daily site surveys to assess environmental conditions for diving operations.
- Assessed diving equipment ahead of scheduled dives to verify proper functionality.
- Repaired ships, bridge foundations and other structures below water line, using caulk, bolts and hand tools.
- Recovered lost items from shipwrecks at various depths below the surface.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Transported supplies to offshore sites via boat or helicopter.
Education
Associate of Science - Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Seattle, WA04-2018
Associate of Science - Welding
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV05-2010
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Nevada - Reno
Reynard, NV04-2008
Skills
- Team building expertise
- Project Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Skills
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Torch cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Safety Procedures
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Parts Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Adult AED and CPR
- Certified in CPR
- Materials Movement
- Good Judgement
- Equipment Logs
- Preventive Maintenance
Affiliations
- Outdoor enthusiast. Avid mountain biker, snowboarder, and rock climber
- Rides motorcycles around when the weather is nice
- Likes to go on walks with his 7yr old St. Bernard
- Enjoys hosting friends over for BBQ
- Travels when life allows it
Timeline
Dive Supervisor/Diver
Underwater Construction Corporation
09.2023 - 07.2024
Contractor
King Mountain Contracting
01.2022 - 08.2023
Diver/welder/fabricator
Advanced Marine Services
04.2020 - 12.2021
Diver
Phoenix International Holdings
06.2018 - 04.2020
Associate of Science - Diving
Divers Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Welding
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Nevada - Reno
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