Domonique Foster
Houston,TX
Summary
Warehousemen, Sandblasting
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Thermal Coating/Sandblasting Technician
LiquidMetal Coatings & Mechanical Solutions
10.2021
- Performed work in confined spaces - boilers, vessels, and holding tanks
- Managed upwards of 10 thermal spray technicians to ensure daily operations were carried out per standards
- Handled logistics supporting projects across flights, hotels, rental cars, and materials required for the work period
- Consistently went above and beyond to achieve performance goals and key performance indictors (KPIs) established by management
- Performed pre-job inspections and lock out tag out (LOTO) walk downs with clients
- Maintained highest level of safety working in confined spaces wearing full personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirator mask
- Performed daily pre-job analysis to identify potential hazard and initiate mitigate when necessary
- Applied HVCC thermal coatings to various process equipment and grit blasted various surfaces of rust, corrosion, and slag
- Determined proper storage method, identification, and stock location on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities
- Load and unload trucks of equipment and material
- Material handling using overhead crane, pallet jacks and forklifts
- Shipping, receiving, and warehouse inventory.
Equipment Technician
Houston Public Works
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Enhanced production efficiency with thorough troubleshooting and repair of malfunctioning equipment.
- Troubleshot equipment failures and remedied problems to restore functionality.
- Leveraged strong problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose complex equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of equipment repairs, maintenance activities, and performance data for future reference.
- Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations and repair procedures.
Thermal Coating/Sandblasting Technician
Integrated Global Services
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Prepared surfaces to be coated through appropriate grinding, sanding, polishing cleaning, and masking
- Sandblasted and applied (HVCC) thermal coating inside large process equipment - holding tanks, vessels, and boilers
- Operated sandblasting pot with multiple valves and hoses while connected to an air compressor
- Operated blast hose at speeds of 120 psi (+) pressure
- Loaded blasting pot with 100lb bags of sand or grit
- Tested and performed preventative maintenance of all equipment before releasing to the field
- Stored material and equipment in warehouse and on site in an orderly and accessible manner
- Performed quality checks on units of productions (UOPs) to ensure units met specifications in accordance with client requirement
- Ensured compliance with OSHA environmental health, safety, and corporate regulation
- Identified, loaded, and unloaded required machinery tools, and coating according to project plans or specifications
- Performed basic forklift operations.
Education
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Written/Verbal Communication
Timeline
Equipment Technician
Houston Public Works
02.2023 - 03.2024
Thermal Coating/Sandblasting Technician
LiquidMetal Coatings & Mechanical Solutions
10.2021
Thermal Coating/Sandblasting Technician
Integrated Global Services
02.2018 - 04.2020