James Dovel
Instructor
Browns Mills,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Welding/Plumbing Instructor with a proven track record at Lincoln Technical Institute, enhancing student performance through innovative curriculum development and instructional techniques. Expert in blueprint reading and fabrication, with a knack for classroom management and mentoring. Demonstrated ability to exceed employer expectations by effectively training and developing skilled professionals in highly technical environments. Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement.
Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
12.2022 - Current
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Trained 13 students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Welder
Phillips 66
07.2005 - 12.2022
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, MIG-gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and submerged arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, and pipe welding.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Machinery Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
07.1987 - 10.2004
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.1981 - 07.1987
- Engaged in reconnaissance, security, and search and combat operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
Saint Paris, OH05.1982
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Pipe welding
- Structural welding
- Pipe fitting
- Training and mentoring
- Project Management
Certification
Engineering Administration School
Machinery Technician School
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning School
Hydraulic Systems School
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification for Universal Technician Required by the EPA 40 CFR PART 82
Respirator Training Course
Hazardous Waste Management Training
Timeline
Welding Instructor
Lincoln Technical Institute
12.2022 - Current
Welder
Phillips 66
07.2005 - 12.2022
Machinery Technician
U.S. Coast Guard
07.1987 - 10.2004
Infantryman
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.1981 - 07.1987
High School Diploma -
Graham High School
Engineering Administration School
Machinery Technician School
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning School
Hydraulic Systems School
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification for Universal Technician Required by the EPA 40 CFR PART 82
Respirator Training Course
Hazardous Waste Management Training
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