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Bret Walker

Kuttawa,KY

Summary

Dedicated Boilermaker with a background in coordinating jobs and selecting appropriate equipment. Knowledgeable in safe rigging, crane hand signals and effective communication with other employees. Offering a successful career history comprising more than 17 years.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Boilermaker

Boilermakers Local 40
02.2002 - Current
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Used hand signals to notify the crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both the client and the employer.
  • Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW), including lifting and rigging requirements.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
  • Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Identified issues and addressed them immediately with the job foreman.

General Forman

Nooter Construction
02.2024 - 09.2024

Foreman

Azco
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Combo Welder And Mechanic

Megapower
02.2000 - 02.2002
  • Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
  • Used precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures to measure dimensions of finished work pieces.
  • Installed, aligned, and balanced new equipment.
  • Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Repaired and installed industrial pumps and turbines
  • Repaired and installed air compressors

Education

Journeyman - Boilermaker

Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Program
Elizabethtown, KY
2007

High School Diploma - undefined

Caldwell County High School
Princeton, KY
1996

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Boiler equipment
  • Certified Welder
  • Safety knowledge- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, MOST steel erection and rigging fundamentals, MOST scaffold user, MOST rigging inspection modules 1-4, Boilermaker code training, MOST 2 day field leadership training
  • Received red badge for nuclear work
  • Served as union steward at Shawnee Steam Plant 7/31/12 through 7/22/16
  • Served as foreman as needed during outages at Westlake Chemical 2006-2010
  • Served as foreman at Westlake Chemical during outage 4/2011

Timeline

General Forman

Nooter Construction
02.2024 - 09.2024

Foreman

Azco
02.2023 - 05.2023

Boilermaker

Boilermakers Local 40
02.2002 - Current

Combo Welder And Mechanic

Megapower
02.2000 - 02.2002

Journeyman - Boilermaker

Boilermakers Joint Apprenticeship Program

High School Diploma - undefined

Caldwell County High School

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