Dakota Mayeaux
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Experienced Boilermaker offering well-developed skills in flame cutting and repairs. Pursuing a position in a busy organization where a qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing boilers is highly sought.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Dakota's Tractor Services
Denham Springs, LA
12.2023 - Current
- Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, from recruiting to onboarding training.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally in order to maintain a positive reputation for the business.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations in order to minimize liabilities.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.
Boilermaker
Plant And Power
Gonzales, LA
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
Boilermaker
Catalyst Handling Resources
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
Ironworker
Volks Constructors
Baton Rouge, LA
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Measured angles of cuts accurately for precision fitting of pieces together.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on all tools used during construction projects.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Boilermaker
Bronco
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
Helper
Pipe and Steel
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Shaped seams, joints and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit of parts.
- Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
- Cut, formed and welded steel to make and repair metal components.
Master Mechanic /Boilermaker
Honiron
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Diagnosed problems and determined the appropriate repair process for a variety of vehicles.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacements.
- Installed new parts such as brakes, shock absorbers, exhausts, radiators, fuel pumps and other engine components.
- Scheduled routine maintenance services according to manufacturers' specifications.
- Replaced worn out or damaged parts using hand tools or power tools.
- Adjusted brakes and aligned wheels to meet manufacturers' standards.
- Maintained records of work performed on each vehicle in accordance with company policy.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing maintenance activities.
- Adhered to local laws governing safe disposal of hazardous waste materials used during repairs.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Shaped seams, joints and irregular edges of pressure vessel sections and structural parts to attain specified fit of parts.
- Prepared materials using plate shears, punch presses and bending rolls.
- Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
- Marked reference points for columns and plates on foundations using master straightedge.
Boilermaker
STARCON
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
Boilermaker Helper
REPCON
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted Boilermaker with all welding tasks and repairs on boilers, pipes, and tanks.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding, cleaning, chipping, fitting, and aligning components.
- Installed insulation materials to protect steam pipes from heat loss.
- Cut metal parts using oxy-acetylene cutting torches or plasma arc cutters.
- Fabricated new components to replace worn or damaged ones in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Lifted and positioned large steel plates into place for boiler installation or repair activities using overhead cranes.
- Cleaned work areas before beginning each job task.
- Performed minor maintenance on tools and equipment used on the job site.
- Monitored pressure gauges to ensure proper functioning of boilers during operation.
- Communicated with other workers regarding progress of projects.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while working onsite.
- Identified any potential hazards present in the work area.
Pipefitter /Welder Helper
Deltak
2016 - 2017
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Locate blockages in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walker High School
Walker, LA01-2013
Skills
- Negotiation
- Mechanical Recoveries
- Personnel Management
- Relationship Management
Timeline
Owner/ Operator
Dakota's Tractor Services
12.2023 - Current
Boilermaker
Catalyst Handling Resources
02.2023 - 06.2023
Ironworker
Volks Constructors
10.2022 - 01.2023
Boilermaker
Plant And Power
08.2021 - 10.2024
Boilermaker
Bronco
09.2019 - 12.2019
Helper
Pipe and Steel
07.2019 - 09.2019
Master Mechanic /Boilermaker
Honiron
06.2019 - 09.2019
Boilermaker
STARCON
04.2018 - 10.2018
Boilermaker Helper
REPCON
02.2015 - 08.2015
Pipefitter /Welder Helper
Deltak
2016 - 2017
High School Diploma -
Walker High School