Byron Norvel
Pascagoula,MS
Summary
Fine-tuned Structural Welder with 15 years of experience working on ships of varying complexity to construct high capacity load-bearing frames, reinforce joints and prepare for other specialists. Safety-minded worker well-versed in OSHA regulations and site-specific considerations for personal well-being. Collaborative team member with awareness of overall job site needs and willingness to support all involved.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Cleaners
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2001 - 07.2007
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean and functional environment.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Directed vendors, facilities staff and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
- Worked night shift on cleanup crew in shops and offices
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2007 - 09.2022
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Began welding career as an apprentice at Huntington Ingalls Industries.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Was certified on SMAW, FCAW, and Stainless MIG
- Mostly welded FCAW and Stainless MIG
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moss Point High School
Moss Point, MSNo Degree - Marketing
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LAGraduated From Apprenticeship Program - Structural Welding
Huntington Ingalls Apprenticeship Program
Pascagoula, MSSkills
- Clamping Understanding
- Finishing Work
- Hand Torches
- Cost Savings
- MIG Welding
- Arc Gouging
- Using Heating Torch
- Repairing Gas Line
- Grinding Work
- Welding Inspection
- Vertical and Horizontal Positioning
- Reading Comprehension
Timeline
Structural Welder
Huntington Ingalls Industries
07.2007 - 09.2022
Facilities Cleaners
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2001 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Moss Point High School
No Degree - Marketing
Xavier University of Louisiana
Graduated From Apprenticeship Program - Structural Welding
Huntington Ingalls Apprenticeship Program
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