Donovan Gates
Midland,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Project Technician with strong ability. Offering QA/QC and supervisory skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Technician Supervisor
Milltex, LLC DBA RT Ellis Pipeline Services
Cleveland, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and followed client inspection criteria, test methods, sampling plans, acceptance levels and documentation requirements for incoming materials and products.
- Analyzed quality control test results and provided feedback and interpretation to project management team.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications and other documents related to product design, development process to ensure conformity with applicable standards, regulations.
- Identified needed resources and aligned with project milestones, deliverables, and prioritization for viable production planning.
- Conducted technical audits and inspections of production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Established product specifications and quality assurance practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Customer Service departments to resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewed current standards and policies.
- Kept records of quality reports and statistical reviews.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Leveraged Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Completed daily project reporting to turn in to all project supervision in order to keep track of the day to day tasks completed and to assist in any change order and milestone tracking.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Obtained multiple price quotes from suppliers to identify most reasonable costs for goods.
- Adhered to company policies and procedures when handling confidential information or data entry tasks related to purchases.
- Prepared purchase orders and sent to distributors and suppliers.
- Verified accuracy of timesheets before submitting them for processing.
- Generated reports detailing employee absences and hours worked.
Project Technician
Jones Contractors, Inc.
Henderson, TN
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided technical support to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Performed data analysis to evaluate progress towards goals.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
- Oversaw all project documentation, tracking updates and permanent records.
- Ensured that deadlines were met by tracking progress against milestones throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
- Created detailed reports on project progress, outcomes and recommendations.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Documented procedures associated with specific tasks involved in assigned projects.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Documented hours and materials expenses for accurate billing.
- Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Leveraged Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
Assistant Straw Boss
Bull Creek Pipeline Services, LLC
Fort Worth, TX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine the specific welding requirements.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Organized and cleaned work area and tools.
- Brought supplies, equipment and tools to work locations.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Assist in laying out, cutting, fabricating and fitting of metal components prior to welding.
- Maintain an adequate supply of filler metals for use in the welding process.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Record production information on daily logs as directed by supervisor.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Followed safety procedures to prevent injuries and accomplish tasks on time.
- Transported supplies to work sites, removed from trucks and organized for crew use.
- Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Provide assistance to other welders during complex projects involving multiple steps.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lovington High School
Lovington, NM05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Las CrucesSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NMSkills
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Multitasking and Organization
- Tech-Savvy
- Document Preparation
- Information Tracking
- Attention to Detail
- Operation Monitoring
- Extensive Organizational Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Deadline Compliance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Project Support
- Construction Management
- Computer Skills
- MS Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Technician Supervisor
Milltex, LLC DBA RT Ellis Pipeline Services
11.2023 - Current
Project Technician
Jones Contractors, Inc.
12.2021 - 11.2023
Assistant Straw Boss
Bull Creek Pipeline Services, LLC
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Lovington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Project Management
Texas Tech University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
New Mexico State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
New Mexico Junior College
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