Brian Alvarez
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Accomplished Boilermaker Journeyman welder/mechanic with over 6 years of experience in new construction, refinery and nuclear industries. Proficient in metalwork and safety compliance. Skilled in heavy rigging/signaling with a strong focus on enhancing workplace safety culture. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring timely project completion while maintaining high-quality standards.
Possessing focused and reliable nature with positive, upbeat approach. Well-versed in welding techniques and blueprint reading, coupled with strong mechanical aptitude. Dedicated to enhancing project efficiency and safety in demanding work environments.
Knowledgeable Boilermaker mechanic/welder with solid background in fabricating, installing, and maintaining boiler systems. Successfully contributed to various large-scale projects, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Demonstrated expertise in welding and blueprint interpretation, excelling in both team collaboration and independent tasks.
Forward-thinking Boilermaker with commercial and industrial boiler experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker Journeyman
Pci Energy Services Inc
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Fabricated and assembled boiler components following safety protocols and project specifications.
- Operated tools such as welders, grinders, and cutting machines for precision metalwork.
- Conducted inspections of completed work to identify defects or areas for improvement.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on safety practices and equipment usage.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to enhance safety and efficiency.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Familiar with installation of manways and its torque procedures. Extremely familiar with Hydraulic torque guns and wrenches
- Operated rigging equipment to ensure safe lifting and moving of heavy materials. (EPRI Certified RIgger as of August of 2025)
- Assisted in the setup and inspection of rigging gear for compliance with safety standards.
- Adapted quickly to changing tasks while meeting quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured safe working conditions by adhering to industry safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects in a timely manner.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
Boilermaker Welder
Miller Industrial Services Team
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to LOTO pressure vessels, distillation towers and heat exchangers
- Entered confined space to perform pad welds and to perform routine maintenance and inspections
- Rigged and removed heat exchangers with aerial for routine maintenance
- Blinded and replaced various valves, gaskets and bolts with PAPR units
- Installed and replaced new trays in distillation towers
- Worked at heights to deliver new material and components with crane
- Utilized various tools, including wrenches and cutters, for precise installations.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Kiewit
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated rigging equipment to support safe lifting and moving of materials.
- Inspected rigging gear for safety compliance before each operation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute complex lifts efficiently.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in structural steel erection and installation.
- Executed welding tasks using various techniques to join metal components effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for daily operations and minimizing downtime.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook06-2019
Skills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Industrial safety/ OSHA 30 Certified
- Heavy lifting/ EPRI Rigger and signal person certified
- Oxy-fuel cutting/ Carbon arc gauging
- SMAW, GTAW (Tube Welder)
- Mechanical knowledge with types of valves, gaskets and high torque sequences
- Demolition and dismantling
- Boiler equipment assembly and disassembly
- Metal cutting, measuring and layout
- Equipment moving/material handling
- Proficient at working at heights
- JLG and aerial lift trained
Certification
- EPRI RIgging/Signal person certified (August 2025)
- OSHA 30 Certified (2020- to Date)
- Confined space trained and LOTO trained
- TWIC Card (Expires 6/12/2028)
- Certified Tube Welder (SMAW,GTAW)
Timeline
Boilermaker Journeyman
Pci Energy Services Inc
08.2025 - 10.2025
Boilermaker Welder
Miller Industrial Services Team
02.2024 - 04.2024
Boilermaker Apprentice
Kiewit
08.2020 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Bolingbrook High School