Brent "Bo" Richardson

• Facilitated communication between board members and industry professionals.
• Review Engineering Standards and Technical Bulletins twice a year at our spring and fall meetings. All ES's & TB's are reviewed every three years to ensure there up to industry standards.
• Release all new/updated Engineering Standards and Technical Bulletins every two years.

• Managed documentation for certification processes and compliance requirements.
• Coordinated training sessions for welding techniques and safety protocols.
• Supervised welding operations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Inspected weld quality to meet UA specifications.
• Enforced best practices for maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
• Assisted in troubleshooting complex problems related to defective welds or improper technique usage.
• Provided technical guidance to welding staff on proper use of equipment, techniques, and materials.
• Monitored and inspected welds to guarantee accuracy and quality of work.
• Ordered supplies such as electrodes, fluxes, and gases for MIG and TIG welding machines.

Designed curriculum for welding techniques and safety standards to align with industry practices.

• Instructed students in hands-on welding practices and equipment usage.
• Evaluated student performance through practical assessments and feedback.
• Organized training sessions to improve student skills and reinforce knowledge retention.
• Collaborated with industry professionals to ensure relevant training content.
• Maintained a safe and organized training environment for all participants.
• Instructed on proper techniques for various weld types, including MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene, to promote skill proficiency.
• Served as an advisor committee member at Washtenaw Community College (WCC) on welding.

• Managed daily operations of fabrication shop to ensure efficient workflow.
• Supervised staff in fabricating components according to safety standards.
• Developed schedules for production activities to meet project timelines.
• Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
• Established quality control measures that ensured adherence to product specifications.
• Communicated with clients to understand project requirements and deadlines.
• Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and address challenges.
• Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete precise finished products.
• Analyzed invoices, work orders, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments.
• Analyzed customer requirements to determine project feasibility and cost estimates.
• Coordinated with suppliers to secure necessary materials in a timely manner.
• Reviewed blueprints or drawings for accuracy prior to beginning fabrication projects.
• Monitored employee productivity to ensure efficiency throughout the fabrication process.
• Created and enforced fabrication shop policies and procedures to enhance operational standards.
• Monitored labor costs for each project to ensure alignment with budget targets.
• Provided technical guidance and instruction to staff members on fabrication techniques and processes.
• Drafted detailed reports on shop activities such as daily production output, maintenance records.
• Scheduled routine maintenance on welding equipment/tools/welding positioners used fabrication shop.
• Investigated customer complaints regarding product defects or discrepancies.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
• Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
• Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
• Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
• Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

• Update all ASME Code Stamps (R, S, A, and U) evert three years for my previous employer.
• Worked with Hartford Boiler Insurance Authorized Inspector (Mark Wilson) for all ASME Repairs and Alterations. Also, work with the AI (Mark Wilson) for all new construction for all ASME Section VIII (Code Pressure Vessels).
• Conducted detailed inspections of products to ensure quality standards.
• Reviewed production processes for compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement effective solutions.
• Documented inspection results for traceability and analysis.
• Trained new staff on quality assurance protocols and procedures.
• Utilized inspection tools to assess product specifications accurately.
• Implemented corrective actions for identified non-conformities in products.
• Assisted in developing and refining quality control procedures, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducted visual and dimensional inspections of piping fabrication to ensure conformance with customer specifications.
• Ensured that all relevant safety protocols were followed during inspections or tests.
• Collaborated with engineering staff on design changes or process improvements related to product quality.
• Participated in internal audits to evaluate current practices against established policies and procedures.
• Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
• Recommended targeted improvement measures for production processes, enhancing compliance with quality control standards.

• Developed course materials tailored to diverse student groups, enhancing relevance and accessibility.
• Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student understanding and participation.
• Assessed student performance through quizzes and assignments regularly.
• Provided constructive feedback to students on their progress and areas for improvement.
• Collaborated with faculty to align course objectives with academic standards.
• Integrated technology into classroom instruction.
• Identified areas for improvement in the curriculum based on student feedback and assessment results.
• Prepared lesson plans that incorporated active learning activities into instruction.
• Maintained student engagement through innovative delivery methods and interactive learning activities, fostering a dynamic classroom environment.