David Dotson
Florence,AL
Summary
Proven team leader with over 16 years experience in the construction industry. Solid work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality product. Thrive on daily challenges and on-going project evolution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Ironworker
TVA PSS Field Services
09.2022 - Current
- Perform heavy rigging duties involved with complete overhaul of Hydraulic Turbine Units utilizing overhead crane
- Responsible for structural steel construction
- Assist in all tasks involved with overhaul of Hydraulic Turbine Units
Structural Ironworker
TVA PSS Field Services
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed Maintenance and construction at various dams, locks and levees
Structural Ironworker
APM
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Performed task of flagging overhead crane on Turbine Deck to accomplish Turbine upgrades, including all three rotors on Unit 2
Structural Ironworker Foreman
Duncan Machinery Movers
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Erected steel structure for paint booth
- Installed walkways, stairs, handrail, and plate floor throughout paint booth line
- Created and maintained a safe work environment while meeting scheduled milestones
- Communicated regularly with supervisors to provide project status, production restraints, safety concerns, as well as material and equipment needs
Structural Ironworker
Day & Zimmermann
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performed maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Worked inside containment utilizing polar crane to perform lifts to accomplish refueling and upgrades
Structural Ironworker
Williams Erection
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed all tasks pertaining to the erection of steel buildings
Structural Ironworker
Great Arrow Builders
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed all tasks pertaining to the erection of steel buildings including stairways, handrails, and grating
- Primarily performed the task of connecting steel and flagging cranes
Structural Ironworker
Day & Zimmermann
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performed maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Fabricated and installed structural components throughout the plant
Operations Control Field Coordinator
Johnson Service Group / Southern Company
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Coordinated and facilitated weekly Readiness Review Meetings to discuss risk analysis of critical schedule milestone activities, design completion, material availability, construction impacts, and resource distribution for a nuclear construction project with over 6,000 employees and subcontractors.
- Used management authority to change priorities and redirect work to meet project goals and expectations.
- Worked with applicable functional groups to facilitate issue resolution and communicate project status and support needs to on-site, as well as off-site company leadership.
- Performed Sitewide announcements including radiography, weather, and emergency situations.
- Received and coordinated necessary communications between construction personnel, safety department, environmental department, security, and senior company management.
Structural Ironworker General Foreman
Fluor
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Planned and supervised all work performed within the Structural Ironworkers crew for construction of Containment and CA20 Module
- Avoided construction delays by strategically placing employees in roles which highlighted their strengths, and provided them with the recourses they needed to be successful.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Participated in weekly production and operations meetings.
- Ensured all work performed was in compliance with the applicable Work Package and Site Procedures
Structural Ironworker General Foreman
CB&I
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Planned and supervised all work performed within the Structural Ironworkers crew for construction of Containment and CA20 Module
- Avoided construction delays by strategically placing employees in roles which highlighted their strengths, and provided them with the recourses they needed to be successful.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to site construction managers.
- Participated in weekly production and operations meetings
- Ensured all work performed was in compliance with the applicable Work Package and Site Procedures
Structural Ironworker Foreman
CB&I
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Supervised work performed within the Structural Ironworkers crew for construction of Containment and CA20 Module at Unit 3
- Attended meetings with construction management and provided feedback in order to improve safety and production
- Observed all safety policies and procedures
Structural Ironworker Welder
CB&I
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Performed fit-up and welding of structural module components associated with the construction of the CA20 Module at Unit 3
- Assisted with the setting of the CA20 Module at Unit 3
Ironworker Foreman
Tennessee Valley Authority
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Responsible for ensuring safety of employees, quality work, and meeting schedule deadlines.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Attended weekly safety meetings and communicated the companies safety policies to the crew.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet project production goals
Fabricator/Welder
Tennessee Valley Authority
03.2010 - 10.2012
- Worked at a Fabrication Shop which supported the needs of Dams, Coal Plants, and Nuclear Plants throughout TVA
- Worked at different Dams throughout TVA performing maintenance on Hydraulic Turbine Units
- Executed the entire assembly process by accurately interpreting set-up sheets, work orders, drawings and blueprints.
- Skilled with gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc.
- Correctly and safely used Oxy-acetylene and Plasma cutting tables, a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment, shears, rollers, and presses to carry out job duties.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Operated overhead cranes, jib hoists, fork lifts, JLG's, scissor lifts
Ironworker Apprentice
TVA PSS II
03.2007 - 03.2010
- Fabricated and altered parts using grinders, hammers, punches and drills.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for bolts, screws, and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Worked with multiple fabricating machines, including cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, and presses.
- Used oxygen/acetylene torches to cut and hot bend metal.
- Developed and laid out patterns that utilized materials most efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Wilson High School
Florence, Alabama2005
Skills
- OSHA Certified
- Certified Welder
- Certified Rigger
- Work Package Management
- Drawing and Blueprint Reading
- Leadership
- Metal Fabrication
- Construction Safety
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Affiliations
Iron Workers Local 477
Certification
- Qualified Rigger through International Iron Workers Association
- Certified Welder through International Iron Workers Association
- Certified TVA Rigger/Flagger
- OSHA 30
- Standard of Excellence
- OSHA Subpart-R
Timeline
Structural Ironworker
TVA PSS Field Services
09.2022 - Current
Structural Ironworker
TVA PSS Field Services
04.2021 - 09.2022
Structural Ironworker
APM
02.2021 - 03.2021
Structural Ironworker Foreman
Duncan Machinery Movers
06.2020 - 02.2021
Structural Ironworker
Day & Zimmermann
03.2020 - 05.2020
Structural Ironworker
Williams Erection
12.2019 - 01.2020
Structural Ironworker
Great Arrow Builders
04.2019 - 10.2019
Structural Ironworker
Day & Zimmermann
10.2018 - 02.2019
Operations Control Field Coordinator
Johnson Service Group / Southern Company
10.2017 - 07.2018
Structural Ironworker General Foreman
Fluor
01.2016 - 10.2017
Structural Ironworker General Foreman
CB&I
08.2014 - 01.2016
Structural Ironworker Foreman
CB&I
05.2014 - 08.2014
Structural Ironworker Welder
CB&I
02.2014 - 05.2014
Ironworker Foreman
Tennessee Valley Authority
10.2012 - 12.2013
Fabricator/Welder
Tennessee Valley Authority
03.2010 - 10.2012
Ironworker Apprentice
TVA PSS II
03.2007 - 03.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Wilson High School
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