Alfred Franklin Jr
Silsbee
Summary
Boilermaker Foreman with extensive experience at Turner Industrial, specializing in boiler assembly and safety compliance. Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and team collaboration, enhancing project performance while maintaining OSHA standards. Proficient in blueprint interpretation and pressure vessel construction, consistently delivering high-quality results in demanding environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Zachry
Port Arthur
02.2024 - Current
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
- Maintained records of all repair work performed on boilers and related machinery.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Shaped seams, joints, and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit of parts.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment and selected type and size of pipes for transport to worksite.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Boilermaker Foreman
Turner Industrial
Beaumont
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or contractors in a professional manner.
- Enforced OSHA regulations within the workplace at all times.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Coordinated with other trades to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while completing jobs.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Created detailed reports outlining job progress and any issues encountered during completion.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Repaired and maintained high-pressure steam lines, tanks, vessels, pumps, valves.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fannett High School
Fannett Texas05-1996
Skills
- Boiler assembly
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Material handling
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Pressure vessel construction
- Inspection preparations
- Grinding techniques
- Boiler equipment
- Pipe cutting
- Rigging
- Cutting and threading
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Boiler maintenance
- Analytical thinking
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
Timeline
Boilermaker
Zachry
02.2024 - Current
Boilermaker Foreman
Turner Industrial
02.2020 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Fannett High School
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