IZ PARKINSON
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a 17-year track record of simultaneously spearheading multiple projects, adept at crafting and overseeing project schedules, financial plans, and communicating with team members to execute the objectives of the client and organization. Coordinated and led projects from conceptualization through realization. Repeatedly met organizational and client goals through budgetary constraints while also ensuring the on-schedule execution of the projects. Actively promoted a positive team culture first, and demonstrated the skills to work with all members from all different organizational departments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Engineer
Alpha Iron , LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Improved structural integrity of buildings by performing detailed analysis and calculations on various materials.
- Enhanced project efficiency by collaborating with architects, contractors, and other engineers in the design process.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and safety standards through thorough review of plans and specifications.
- Conducted site visits to monitor progress and verify adherence to design specifications.
- Continually updated knowledge base by attending industry conferences, workshops, and training sessions relating to new developments in structural engineering.
- Drafted structural plans using various computer-aided design solutions.
Welder / Fitter
Alpha Iron, LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Welded components and assemblies with 1/16th wire dual-shielded FCAW process
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Utilized oxyacetylene and propane torches for AWS and WPS preheat requirements
- Analyzed engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
- Determined required equipment and welding method, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Welding Student
Workshop for Warriors
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 640 hours of classroom and hands-on training on operating and qualifying in shielded metal arc welding equipment, gas metal arc welding equipment, flux cored arc welding equipment, health and safety of welders, and installation, setup and maintenance of associated equipment
- Proficient with V-groove butt welds in the 2G horizontal, 3G vertical, and 4G overhead positions on carbon steel base materials in 100% compliance with AWS standards
- Demonstrated proficiency with fillet welds in the 1F flat, 2F horizontal, 3F vertical, and 4F overhead positions on carbon steel base materials in 100% compliance with AWS standards
- Demonstrated proficiency using fabrication equipment and tools such as oxyfuel guided cutting table, plasma cutting torch, hydraulic shear, and metalworking sander
- Completed additional welding training through American Welding Society: Safety in Welding, WPS/PQR Explained, and Understanding Welding Symbols
3D173 - Section Chief - Tactical Communications
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 01.2022
- Chief - Cyber Systems, RF Transmissions
- Section Chief for the 304th Rescue Squadron RF transmission Shop. Led small tactical communication team that established communication backbone for the USAF pararescuemen in forward operating bases.
- Trained on AC/DC electrical fundamentals.
- Skilled in reading and utilizing electrical wiring schematics to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
2A672 - Technician (Aerospace Ground Equipment)
United States Air Force
01.1999 - 08.2011
- Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic (AGE )
- Performed maintenance on gas and diesel engine driven ground equipment
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components
- Utilized multitude of diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and repairing aerospace ground equipment
- Held SECRET security clearance - TS/SCI security clearance expired 2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Washington State University
Vancouver05.2024
Associate Applied Science (AAS) - Machine Manufacturing Technology
Portland Community College
2020
Associate Applied Technology (AAT) - Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech
Community College of the Air Force
2010
Certificate of Achievement - Manual Machining
Clark Community College
Vancouver01.2018
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Project Oversight
- Manual Milling / Bridgeport Style Mills
- Engine Lathe / Southbend & Similar style lathes
- CNC Milling / HAAS VF2, VF4, & Tormach PCNC 1100
- CNC Lathe / HAAS ST10
- CNC Plasma / Langmuir Systems, Miller Plasma Cutter, Hypertherm Plasma Cutter
- CAD/CAM / AutoCad, MasterCam, Fusion360
- Structural Modeling
- Safety Awareness
- Construction Materials Knowledge
Certification
Welder | American Welding Society (AWS) | Workshop for Warriors | San Diego, CA – 2021
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
- Flux Cored Arc Welding Equipment (FCAW) to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
- AWS certifications: Safety in Welding (Cert ID: 90n1zavxcv)
- Understanding Welding Symbols (Cert ID: nx1jl1w41u)
- WPS/PQR Explained (Cert ID: izc9am77i1)
Timeline
Structural Engineer
Alpha Iron , LLC
06.2023 - Current
Welder / Fitter
Alpha Iron, LLC
12.2021 - 08.2022
Welding Student
Workshop for Warriors
08.2021 - 12.2021
3D173 - Section Chief - Tactical Communications
United States Air Force
08.2011 - 01.2022
2A672 - Technician (Aerospace Ground Equipment)
United States Air Force
01.1999 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Washington State University
Associate Applied Science (AAS) - Machine Manufacturing Technology
Portland Community College
Associate Applied Technology (AAT) - Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech
Community College of the Air Force
Certificate of Achievement - Manual Machining
Clark Community College
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