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Barclay Chavous

Fairhope,AL

Summary

I would love to opportunity to help and build this company all while holding the highest standards of safety. Versatile safety professional adept at completing inspections, leading training courses and supporting audit procedures. Talented planner, problem-solver and organizer. Offering several years' experience in the field. Competent professional skilled at tackling issues with accuracy and a concern for the safety of personnel and customers. Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

Vulcan, Inc
Foley, AL
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Feeding aluminum through a squeeze roll machine, vinyl application to aluminum, packing sheets of aluminum onto skids for shipping.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.

Forklift Operator

Brunson Net & Supply
Foley, AL
02.2013 - 12.2019
  • Operating forklift to load and unload trucks, shipping and receiving, placing orders over the phone, assisting on the sales floor.
  • Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
  • Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.

Pipefitter

Huntington Ingalls Industries
Pascagoula, MS
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.

Pipe Layer

Ammons & Blackmon Construction
Spanish Fort, AL
09.2022 - 08.2024
  • Maintained records related to work performed on pipelines and other associated systems.
  • Provided assistance in the installation of pumps, compressors and other mechanical systems related to pipelines.
  • Measured distances between points to determine the length of pipe needed for a job.
  • Used measuring instruments like levels, transits and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
  • Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations.
  • Operated heavy machinery including tractors, bulldozers and loaders safely at worksites.
  • Cleaned debris from worksites following completion of tasks.
  • Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools and heavy machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Analyzed blueprints and technical documents prior to starting construction projects.
  • Connected pipes with fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, valves and clamps.
  • Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
  • Verified that all safety protocols were followed while performing duties.
  • Repaired sanitary and storm water sewer structures and pipe systems.
  • Directed equipment operators and alerted to hazards by using effective hand signals.
  • Backfilled excavated locations after completion of work to protect piping and prepare for final grading.

Line Locator

Riviera Utilities
Foley, AL
11.2024 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on all equipment used in line locating operations.
  • Assessed potential hazards associated with each job site prior to beginning operations.
  • Developed a comprehensive knowledge base related to various types of utility lines including electric, gas, water and sewer .
  • Identified and marked locations of existing underground utility lines on public and private properties.
  • Attended regular safety meetings and training sessions held by supervisors.
  • Utilized hand-held locators, shovels, probes, sondes, and other equipment to accurately locate buried utilities.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed when working near potentially hazardous materials.
  • Verified accuracy of maps, drawings, plans, and sketches for locating underground facilities.
  • Reported any discrepancies between field findings and original survey data back to management immediately.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly and professionally when they arise.
  • Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using equipment.

Education

High school diploma or GED -

Some college

Skills

  • Quantity surveys
  • Blueprint understanding
  • Construction surveying
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Field testing
  • Water piping design
  • Highway design
  • Safety training
  • Workplace inspections
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Report writing skills
  • Incident reporting
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Training leadership
  • Traffic management
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Documentation skills
  • Meeting coordination
  • Accident investigation
  • Noise control
  • Respiratory protection
  • Confined space entry
  • Safe chemical handling
  • Fall protection
  • Training courses

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) September 2016 to September 2018 Certified Forklift Operator Drivers License January 2019 to March 2023 Driver’s license NCCER Present NCCER card# 21801025

  • Certified Horizontal Construction Engineer , United States Army - 2022
  • OSHA 30
  • First aid/ CPR

Timeline

Line Locator

Riviera Utilities
11.2024 - Current

Pipe Layer

Ammons & Blackmon Construction
09.2022 - 08.2024

Pipefitter

Huntington Ingalls Industries
06.2020 - 01.2022

Machine Operator

Vulcan, Inc
01.2020 - 02.2021

Forklift Operator

Brunson Net & Supply
02.2013 - 12.2019

High school diploma or GED -

Some college

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