DEVAN NUGENT
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Steel Fabricator
W&W Afco Steel
12.2022 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Roofer Laborer
Nugents Roofing
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Replacing or installing new roofing systems on buildings and customizing materials for individual roofs
- Ensuring that roofing materials are aligned with edges of roofs
- Cementing or nailing flashing-strips of metal or shingle over joints to ensure that they are watertight
- Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
- Cleaned up work areas upon completion of projects.
Roustabout
T&L Dirt Works
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Installing erosion and sediment control devices
- Driving wood stakes into the ground with sledgehammers
- Applying grass seed, fertilizer and lime to work areas
- Sweeping and shoveling mud and debris of construction roads
- Installing T-post
- Listened carefully to supervisors to understand directions and then carried out all work responsibilities efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols and regulations when performing roustabout duties, reducing risks and hazards.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Performed diverse manual labor tasks, digging trenches and laying pipes with superior physical endurance.
- Assisted with rigging and installation of production equipment, pumps and pipes.
- Worked in extreme weather conditions and hazardous areas to keep rigs operational.
Tank Cleaner
Rush Rig & Oil Supply Co./Tank Cleaning Services
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted with maintenance, transportation, and sometimes operation of same equipment
- Reduced downtime for tanks by completing cleaning tasks within scheduled timeframes.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop new strategies for improving efficiency in tank cleaning operations.
- Extensive use of multiple hand tools
- Fair amount of lawn mowing, landscaping, weed-eating, and brush clearing
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Assisted with rigging and installation of production equipment, pumps and pipes.
- Setup and cleaned up drill rigging area.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
JENA HIGH SCHOOL
Jena, LA01.2014
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Active listening
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Drive
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Welder/Steel Fabricator
W&W Afco Steel
12.2022 - Current
Roofer Laborer
Nugents Roofing
06.2019 - 04.2021
Roustabout
T&L Dirt Works
02.2019 - 05.2019
Tank Cleaner
Rush Rig & Oil Supply Co./Tank Cleaning Services
09.2018 - 01.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
JENA HIGH SCHOOL
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