James Hill
Vidor
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright
Kiewit
Orange
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Installed and maintained mechanical systems in power and industrial projects.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for proper operation and safety compliance.
- Repaired pumps, motors, and conveyors to ensure optimal performance.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for assembly and disassembly tasks safely.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Concrete Carpenter
Kiewit
Orange
06.2023 - 04.2026
- Constructed and installed concrete forms for various structural projects.
- Operated power tools and equipment to shape and finish concrete surfaces.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Mixed concrete according to specifications for optimal consistency and quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to promote safety standards.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to specifications and quality controls.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working on site.
- Consulted blueprints or technical drawings when setting up formwork.
Category Manager
Advantage
11.2022 - 01.2023
- My responsibilites as a category manager included going on walks and audits with regional and district managers for THD for future project, put in orders for materials for future projects and current to make sure they're there when needed, such as steel beams, uprights, concrete anchors, bolts, etc.
- Make POA's (Plan of attack) for leads and crews to be sure projects moved along smoothly.
- Worked alongside leads for daily field reports and to make sure everything is going right, did final store walks after projects were done and to note any mistakes or misses and have a 'punch' crew assigned to fix anything.
- Managed time for crews as well as vacation time.
- Travel
Project Lead
Advantage
06.2019 - 11.2022
- My responsibilities included putting the team on the right path to make sure projects came out right and on time.
- Manage a team from 5-15.
- Make sure fixtures and displays were correctly installed per the rig.
- Read floor plans and blueprints to be sure sets were in the correct bays, and aisles were set to the correct measurements.
- Some of my personal accomplishments include, leading GSRs (6-8 week full store remodel projects), helped the company making new rigs, and within four years becoming a lead.
- Travel
Iron Worker
Texas Metal Structures
Beaumont
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Helped fasten steel members to hoisting equipment, using wire rope, slings, shackles, or lifting devices.
- Signal worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
- Built metal structures from ground, up.
- Would also demolish buildings for new structures.
- Beaumont, TX
Education
Rice High
Rice, TXSkills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Customer service
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Industrial assembly
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Coupling installation
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Forklift
- OSHA Safety
- LDAR
Timeline
Millwright
Kiewit
06.2023 - 04.2026
Concrete Carpenter
Kiewit
06.2023 - 04.2026
Category Manager
Advantage
11.2022 - 01.2023
Project Lead
Advantage
06.2019 - 11.2022
Iron Worker
Texas Metal Structures
03.2017 - 11.2018
Rice High