Eric Watson
Lecanto
Summary
Enthusiastic boilermaker offering three years of experience interpreting work orders and applying information to project needs. Promoting safety in every task. Sharp and highly trained with desire to work within the field sector.
Reliable professional with superior work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. Offering in-depth knowledge of power and hand tool operations. Assists maintenance crew in routine maintenance and boilermaker basic repair activities.
Detailed boilermaker skilled in reading blueprints and specifications. Great troubleshooting skills and a strong willingness to learn. Trained in welding equipment use and safety protocols.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Thompson Construction Company
Sumter
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Inspected welds visually for defects such as cracks or porosity.
- Maintained records of all repair work performed on boilers and related machinery.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Boiler assembly
- Pressure vessel inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Problem identification
- Material handling
- Rigging
- Safety procedures
- Frame alignment
- Grinding techniques
- Repair services
- Leak detection
- Hand and power tools
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Boilermaker
Thompson Construction Company
09.2024 - 05.2025