Hi, I’m
David Brant
Port Neches,Texas
Summary
Focused Lead Painter proudly offering expertise in various finishes and paint applications. Reliable worker willing to training and mentor other employees. Offering great skills in communication and time management.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Apache
Blaster Spray Painter Journeyman
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared surfaces for painting by removing dirt, rust and grease with abrasive blasting equipment.
- Mixed paint to desired color and texture according to specifications.
- Applied primer coats or sealers with spray guns or brushes.
- Sprayed multiple layers of paint on product surfaces using conventional and airless spray guns.
- Sprayed multiple layers of paint on product surfaces using conventional and airless spray guns.
- Cleaned and maintained all tools, materials and work areas in a safe manner.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed at all times while operating equipment.
- Inspected painted products for flaws such as runs, sags and bubbles.
- Repaired damaged surfaces by sanding, filing and grinding prior to painting them again.
- Adjusted nozzles, pressure levels, flow rates and spraying angles to achieve desired results.
- Performed regular maintenance on all painting equipment including changing filters and lubricating moving parts.
- Monitored environmental conditions such as humidity levels, temperature and ventilation in order to ensure optimal conditions for painting operations.
- Set up protective covers over areas not intended for painting in order to avoid contamination from overspray.
- Assisted other team members with tasks such as masking off areas before beginning a new job.
- Removed dried paint films from surfaces using chemical solvents or sandblasting techniques.
- Evaluated quality of finished products against specified standards.
- Identified potential hazards associated with specific tasks and took steps to mitigate risks accordingly.
- Recorded information related to jobs completed such as type of paint used, number of coats applied, into log books.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
Partners
Painter/Blaster Journeyman
12.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Check all fluid levels and any damage in machines located on job site before performing any tasks daily
- Using checklist provided fill out all identifying information needed and document findings (low fluid levels, faulty hoses, exterior damage, flat tires, faulty lights, etc)
- Prep surfaces for blasting and Coating using various types of hand tools and chemicals (scraper, wire brush, cleaning solvents) - Blast various surfaces using different types of media (sand, coal/copper slag, walnut baking soda) depending on job specs - Trouble shoot faulty equipment when needed
- If unable, contact supervisor and perform any recommendations - Use various equipment to move, load/unload material, or to access otherwise inaccessible work areas
- (e.g.-man lift, forklift, spiders, lulls, stages, bobcats, backhoes, etc.).
Apache
Painter/Blaster
06.2015 - 11.2018
Job overview
- Prep material using tape, plastic, etc., to prepare for blasting of old coating using large and small blast pots with various types of media (coal slag, copper slag .) - Apply new coating once done per manufacturers and/or customer specs using spray or brush and roller techniques
- Dope and wrap underground piping
- Use various equipment to move, load/unload material, or to access otherwise inaccessible work areas
- (e.g.-man lift, forklift, spiders, lulls, stages, bobcats, backhoes, etc.)
- Fill out all permits when required as well as go over with all workers related to job to insure understanding of all hazards related to the job task at hand
- Keep up with inventory and order materials and/or tools when needed
- On some jobs had to oversee group of 5 or more in different areas to insure jobs were being performed safely and efficiently.
Weatherford
Level II Inspector
01.2012 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Inspect various drilling related equipment to insure they were able to go out into the field and perform there necessary functions (BOP's, valves, ram blocks spools) - Inspect ring groves on all equipment for any defects from manufacturer or damage that may have been caused in shipping
- Contact vendor and/or customer when defects are found and come up with game plan to see if issues could be found or if needed to be sent back to manufacturer
- Assemble/Dis-assemble valves and BOP's for pre inspection using various tool and wrenches
- Load and unload equipment during shipping receiving process using large/small forklifts and overhead cranes
- Assist checking inventory in the lay down yard
- Use torches to further damage or destroy equipment that was deemed out of commission to insure outside sources couldn't reuse or resale to other people illegally.
Cypress Bayou Industrial Painting
Painter/Blaster
11.2003 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Use various equipment to move, load/unload material, or to access otherwise inaccessible work areas
- (e.g.-man lift, forklift, spiders, lulls, stages, bobcats, backhoes, etc.)
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- Prep material using tape, plastic, etc., to prepare for blasting of old coating using large and small blast pots with various types of media (walnut shell, coal slag, copper slag, baking soda, etc.) - Apply new coating once done per manufacturers and/or customer specs using spray or brush and roller techniques
- Fill out all permits when required as well as go over with all workers related to job to insure understanding of all hazards related to the job task at hand
- Keep up with inventory and order materials and/or tools when needed
- On some jobs had to oversee group of five or more in different areas to insure jobs were being performed safely and efficiently
- Flag and signal crane operators when needed during operations
- Hole/Firewatch when all others are being utilized at the time.
Education
ABC Training CenterLake Charles, LA
NCCER Painter
10-2023
Sowela Technical Community CollegeLake Charles, LA
GED
05-2022
ABC Training CenterLake Charles, LA
Abnormal Pipeline Operating Conditions
06-2008
Skills
- Spray Gun Operation
- Surface Preparation
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Respirator operation
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Time Management
- Sprayer use
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Blaster Spray Painter Journeyman
Apache
02.2019 - Current
Painter/Blaster Journeyman
Partners
12.2018 - 02.2019
Painter/Blaster
Apache
06.2015 - 11.2018
Level II Inspector
Weatherford
01.2012 - 05.2015
Painter/Blaster
Cypress Bayou Industrial Painting
11.2003 - 01.2012
ABC Training Center
NCCER Painter
Sowela Technical Community College
GED
ABC Training Center
Abnormal Pipeline Operating Conditions
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