George Rowell
Saraland,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Reliable professional with 10+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in millwright, welding, and boilermaking.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contractor
Self-Employed
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes.
Millwright
Bradley Industrial
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Installed, repaired and maintained automated systems in accordance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement efficient systems and processes in the facility.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors, facilitating prompt service calls when specialized expertise was required.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with accuracy.
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving technical issues quickly by troubleshooting problems as they arose during installation or repair work.
Millwright
Loenbro
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance to optimize machinery performance.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Welder
TEI Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Welder/Boilermaker/Maintenance Technician
Performance Contracting
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
No Degree - Welding Certification
Faulkner Vocational
Mobile, ALHigh School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
Satsuma, AL05.1994
Skills
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Submerged Arc Welding
- Aluminum Metal Welding
- Stick Welding
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Steel Fabrication
- MIG welding
- Fabrication
- Power Tool Operation
- Rigging Equipment
- Troubleshooting
- Torque Wrenches
- Valve repair
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment set up
- Hydraulic systems
- Mechanical tools
- Laser Alignment
- Bearing installation
- Shaft Alignment
- Heavy Lifting
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
NCCER Certified Boilermaker
NCCER Certified Rigger
Certified Structural Welder
Certification
NCCER Certified Boilermaker
NCCER Certified Rigger
Timeline
Contractor
Self-Employed
10.2023 - 02.2024
Millwright
Bradley Industrial
04.2023 - 09.2023
Boilermaker
Universal Plant Services
09.2022 - 02.2023
Millwright
Loenbro
05.2022 - 07.2022
Welder
TEI Construction
10.2021 - 02.2022
Welder/Boilermaker/Maintenance Technician
Performance Contracting
01.2015 - 10.2021
No Degree - Welding Certification
Faulkner Vocational
High School Diploma -
Satsuma High School
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