Austin Slaydon
Pitkin,LA
Summary
Dedicated Mechanical Foreman with a solid background in supervising mechanical operations. Known for attention to detail and strong time management skills, ensuring compliance with safety standards while driving quality assurance in all projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Foreman
USI
Marksville, Louisiana
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily mechanical operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical issues to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to improve task execution and communication.
- Conducted inspections of machinery to identify potential maintenance needs.
- Read prints to determine correct work scope location and equipment.
Boilermaker Foreman
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Gonzales, Louisiana
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily operations of boilermaking projects to ensure safety and quality.
- Coordinated workflow between teams to optimize project efficiency and resource use.
- Trained junior boilermakers on techniques, safety protocols, and equipment handling.
- Inspected completed work to confirm compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Repaired and maintained high-pressure steam lines, tanks, vessels, pumps, valves.
- Supervised installation of new boilers and related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Provided technical guidance to Boilermakers on welding, cutting, and fitting of materials.
Boilermaker
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Gonzales, Louisiana
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and safety measures.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
Education
East Beauregard High School
DeRidder, LASkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Work order processing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Foreman
USI
11.2025 - Current
Boilermaker Foreman
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
09.2022 - 08.2024
Boilermaker
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
06.2019 - 08.2024
East Beauregard High School