James McAllister
Smiths Station,AL
Summary
Hard working and extremely detailed oriented. Safety and quality of work will always be a top priority, along with maintaining a clean, healthy, and communitive work environment.
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman/Bucket Operator
Utility Lines Construction Services
Forest Park, Georgia
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Held briefings to guide fellow workers on the task at hand and how to execute them in a manner that held safety and quality as the top priorities.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Electrician
Alexander Electric Company
Columbus , GA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervised apprentices and assessed completed tasks, offering guidance and encouragement.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Inspected electrical components to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs in compliance with codes.
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
- Coordinated and executed installation of electrical wiring and fixtures according to job specifications and local codes.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning systems or components.
- Dismantled electrical components using hand tools to disconnect and restore wiring connections.
- Installed conduits or pipes inside partitions, walls or other designated, concealed areas.
- Contributed to various projects, providing value to department, company and client base.
- Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
- Fabricated parts according to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Pulled insulated wires or cables through conduits to complete circuits.
- Repaired or replaced worn or defective parts using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected electrical equipment and systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
Welder/ Fabricator/CNC Machine Operator
Atchley Steel
Salem, AL
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Offloaded trucks of material with a crane in a safe and time efficient manner.
- Transferred and inputed calculations from blueprints into cnc screen to ensure cuts/bends were to the exact specifications.
- Operated boom lifts/ lulls to inspect and repair company equipment and buildings.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Fireman Apprentice
United States Coast Guard/ DOH
Hudgins, Virginia
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Cleaned and maintained government property and equipment.
- Ensured all items aboard small boats were present and accounted for.
- Learned basic seamanship and fireman knowledge.
- Trained in boardings, helo ops, navigation, Search and Rescue, radio communications, line handling, knot tying, engine maintenance, operating and navigating small boats.
- Stood watch duty and listened to multiple radio channels to keep track of station members underway, and to contact/report any vessel in need of assistance to the appropriate sectors.
- Tasked with upholding and enforcing the cleanliness of the station and its properties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian High School
Columbus , GA05-2018
Skills
- Operations supervision
- Job site management
- Worksite safety
- Dimensions and measurements
- Crew leadership
- Dedicated work ethic
- Project leadership
- Environmental awareness
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Foreman/Bucket Operator
Utility Lines Construction Services
07.2022 - 05.2023
Electrician
Alexander Electric Company
07.2021 - 07.2022
Welder/ Fabricator/CNC Machine Operator
Atchley Steel
08.2019 - 07.2021
Fireman Apprentice
United States Coast Guard/ DOH
06.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian High School