Gaston Palma
Alamo,TX
Summary
Skilled Boilermaker with solid safety record and over a decade of experience in accurately performing boilermaker repair and maintenance duties. Flexible and diligent with positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Participated actively in safety meetings to maintain awareness of emerging risks or changes in procedures that could affect job performance.
- Provided training to junior team members on safe work practices and proper use of equipment, enhancing overall team efficiency.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Turner SWS
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Participated actively in safety meetings to maintain awareness of emerging risks or changes in procedures that could affect job performance.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Optimal Field Services
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Participated actively in safety meetings to maintain awareness of emerging risks or changes in procedures that could affect job performance.
Education
NCCR, CSST/CSSS - SAFETY
Safety Builders
McAllen, TX02.2024
High School Diploma -
Psja Memorial Early College High School
Alamo, TX05.2004
Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Procedures
- Rigging Knowledge
- Man Lift/Scissor lift operator
- Blueprint Interpretation
Certification
NCCER Construction Site Safety technician (CSST)
NCCER Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)
NCCER # 287854016
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services
02.2022 - 01.2024
Boilermaker Mechanic
Turner SWS
11.2019 - 01.2022
Boilermaker Mechanic
Optimal Field Services
05.2018 - 10.2018
NCCR, CSST/CSSS - SAFETY
Safety Builders
High School Diploma -
Psja Memorial Early College High School
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