Derek Jones
Graham,NC
Summary
Making Tech/Foreman after only a year in an industry shows I have what it takes to excel in anything I set my mind to. Looking to use the knowledge and experience in a role as a Maintenance Mechanic.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Tech/Forman
Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes
Graham , North Carolina
09.2019 - Current
- Foreman of a crew to assemble/disassemble cranes
- Coordinated with truck drivers of when to deliver crane parts so job site wouldn't get crowded
- Conducted tool box talks every morning before the job started to ensure safe work practices
- Troubleshot electrical issues when the cranes were down
- Extensive knowledge training
- Repaired and maintained equipment
- Inspect the crane once complete to ensure there were no defects
- Read and understood blueprints and build sheets on the cranes
- Applied math when calculating load charts
- Used hand signals as a form of communication
Pipe Layer
Dominion Energy
Durham , North Carolina
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings and valves of various sizes.
- Observed all safety measures and company equipment policies to prevent job site accidents.
- Checked and tested underground gas lines and pipes to verify proper functionality.
- First responder when gas lines where punctured.
- Ensured truck was stocked with materials needed for that days tasks.
- Sat in on multiple safety trainings to keep ensure i was maintaining a safe work place.
General Utility Worker
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Repaired and maintained various types of roofs such as metal, shingled, slate and tpo.
- Ensured gutters were free of any obstructions that could cause leaks or damage to roofs.
- Applied waterproofing to buildings that hadn't been treated.
- Repaired various types of exterior damage to buildings such as window panes and decking
- Responded to and repaired leaks that would pop up during inclement weather.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Alamance High School
Graham, NC06.2013
Skills
- Safety oriented
- Reading blueprints
- Equipment operations
- Team player
- Time management
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Math skills
- Problem solving
Timeline
Crane Tech/Forman
Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes
09.2019 - Current
Pipe Layer
Dominion Energy
03.2018 - 09.2019
General Utility Worker
UNC Chapel Hill
01.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Southern Alamance High School
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