Derek Butter
Westlake,LA
Summary
My goal is to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity and reputation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Valve Technician
Caliber Valve & Controls
2023 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosing and repairing valve issues to maintain operational efficiency. Supported routine inspections and maintenance on various valve types to meet safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications improving valve performance.
- Maximized operational efficiency by systematically troubleshooting and resolving issues related to valve leakage or other malfunctions.
- Optimized valve performance with regular testing, calibration, and adjustment of components as necessary.
- Recorded maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
- Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns.
Mechanical
Aptim
10.2018 - 2022
- Resolve issues with personnel, equipment, or materials as they arise. Train employees under direct supervision, ensure appropriate use of equipment by employees. Communicate progress to the project supervisor and maintain employee schedule. Arrange materials to be on the construction site and evaluate plans for each job. Verify workers are using provided safety gear, inspect the job site to identify and correct possible safety hazards, also write reports and maintain records
Helper/Laborer
HMT Tanks
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Built Domes, put seals inside of tanks and on floating roofs. Installed sheet metal. Repair all types of sheet metal and insulation on turbines, pumps, valves, instruments, steam and water piping and associated steam plant hardware. Responsible for cleaning and preparing construction sites before unloading material and building the scaffold
Pipe Fitter
PSC Construction
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Cut, thread and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, grinders and benders. Measure and mark for cutting and threading. Inspect, examine and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods. Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints. Lay out drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vinton High School
Vinton, LASkills
- Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
- Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction
- Relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies
Timeline
Mechanical
Aptim
10.2018 - 2022
Helper/Laborer
HMT Tanks
05.2018 - 09.2018
Pipe Fitter
PSC Construction
09.2017 - 04.2018
Valve Technician
Caliber Valve & Controls
2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Vinton High School