Anthony Shepherd
Laurel ,MT
Summary
Diligent worker with lengthy history in pipeline construction and maintenance. Skilled in surveying, welding, and heavy equipment operation. Proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. Skilled and reliable individual with a strong background in pipe-laying, welding and fabrication, as well as plumbing and drainage installation. Experienced working in several different climates, from extreme heat to subzero temperatures. Safety conscious and maintains a clean and organized work site. Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with expertise in data analysis, project management, and process improvement. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative strategies to reduce costs and increase efficiency. I am a dedicated worker with structural, pipe and aerospace welding certifications in both GTAW and SMAW welding. I am very experienced when it comes to underground construction work when it comes to laying pipe and operating heavy equipment.
Knowledgeable in police policy and laws. I work incredibly well as an individual or in a team or crew.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transload Operator
Locomotive Service Inc
Park City, MT
08.2024 - Current
- Checked incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy of orders.
- Conducted daily inspections of rail cars identified malfunctions, and performed minor repairs as needed.
- Monitored diesel and gas loading to rail cars.
- Operated track machine in daytime as well at night through hand signals and lantern signals.
- Sorted incoming and out going rail cars.
- Proficient in rail road procedures and hand signals.
- BSNF contractor E Rail Safe and rail car Hazmat certified.
Pipelayer Leadman/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Castle Rock Excavation
Billings, MT
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings and valves for storm drains and water mains
- Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals
- Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems
- Assessed pipes to ensure zero leakage and proper functionality
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools
- Located underground utilities in preparation for digging and marked locations to prevent damage
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements
Aerospace Welder
Montana Precision Products
Butte, MT
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Cutting, trimming, fabricating, and GTAW welding of stainless steel and inconel aero space
- Certified to weld and build aero space parts
- Proficient at reading blue prints and operating of using power tools
Pipelayer/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Durden Construction
San Juan Bautista, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated heavy equipment, as well as laying sewer, water and storm drain lines
- I have experience operating, excavators, skidsteers, bomags, front loaders, and rock trucks
- I also know how to use a laser and grade rod and to calculate and shoot grades
- Experienced with pipe work and finish dirt work
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job
Education
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista Christian
Watsonville, CACriminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILWelding Certifications -
Western Welding Academy
Gillette, WYSkills
- Heavy equipment operator
- Pipe Laying
- Manufacturing
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Rail Car Hazmat certified
- Underground construction
- Structural welding
- Pipe welding
- Aerospace welding
- GTAW welding
- SMAW welding
- Police policy knowledge
- Safety consciousness
- Organized work site
Certification
E Rai Safe certification
Rail Car Hazmat certification
Timeline
Transload Operator
Locomotive Service Inc
08.2024 - Current
Pipelayer Leadman/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Castle Rock Excavation
12.2022 - 02.2024
Aerospace Welder
Montana Precision Products
01.2022 - 10.2022
Pipelayer/ Heavy Equipment Operator
Durden Construction
10.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Monte Vista Christian
Criminal Justice
Olivet Nazarene University
Welding Certifications -
Western Welding Academy