Brian Lane
Port Neches,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Journeyman Millwright skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and precision measurement. Proven ability to ensure safety compliance and optimal performance in equipment maintenance. Experience on fin fan alignment, tip clearance, pitch of blades, and torquing of blades to specifications of the company.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Millwright
McDermott
Port Arthur, Texas
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Installed and maintained industrial machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured alignment, tip clearance, and pitch angle of blades on both large and small fin fans. Made sure blades were in tolerance using calipers, feeler gauges, precise digital protractors
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues, minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects efficiently.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for assembly and repair operations, enhancing equipment functionality.
- Followed safety protocols during maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring a secure work environment.
Structural Fitter
Southeast Texas Industries
Bridge City, Texas
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Fabricated and assembled structural components following blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to securely join metal parts, ensuring structural integrity.
- Utilized hoisting equipment to accurately position heavy steel members during assembly.
- Operated overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices during assembly processes.
- Assisted in welding tasks by positioning materials and preparing work areas. by tacking clips and brackets into place.
- Performed grinding operations on finished products to remove excess material or sharp edges.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
Carpenter Helper
Patriot Construction
Duson, Louisiana
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Measured and cut wood materials following project specifications.
- Cut materials accurately to ensure proper fit and alignment during installation. on job site to prepare for installation.
- Operated hand and power tools for various carpentry tasks.
- Prepared job sites by clearing debris and setting up equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Helped establish accurate reference points and lines with skilled use of plumb bobs and sighting rods.
- Learned new techniques from experienced carpenters to enhance skills on the job.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
Boilermaker Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
Beaumont, Texas
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted Boilermaker with all welding tasks and repairs on boilers, pipes, and tanks.
- Assisted skilled boilermakers in assembling and installing metal structures.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding, cleaning, chipping, fitting, and aligning components.
- Tightened bolts on pipe flanges to ensure secure connections between pipes.
- Measured dimensions of existing structures accurately using tape measures and calipers.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety standards.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
- Supported the transportation of materials between work areas efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-1997
Skills
- Equipment installation
- Precision measurement
- Precision alignment
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment repair
- Machinery repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Equipment assembly
- Equipment setup
- Power tools operation
- Power tool use
- Hand tool use
- Torque management
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Machinery repair
- Equipment setup
Certification
- Scissor Lift-McDermott 5/2025
- Cut off grinder-McDermott 4/2025
- Mag Drill-McDermott 4/2025
- Heavy Equipment Overhead Crane 1/2023
Timeline
Journeyman Millwright
McDermott
04.2025 - 06.2026
Structural Fitter
Southeast Texas Industries
05.2021 - 09.2023
Carpenter Helper
Patriot Construction
01.2020 - 03.2021
Boilermaker Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
07.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Lamar University