James Riley
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Metal Worker with 15+ years experience in fabrication and installation, with 10+ years experience working in refineries as a Boilermaker. While working in refineries I have coordinated with plant operations and worked with plant maintenance mechanics and millwrights. I also have 2+ years experience working as a Certified Safety Technician, following contract workers in the field.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 54
Orange , Texas
2022.01 - 2022.09
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Used mechanical shears, press brakes and mechanical roll machine to shape metal material to specifications.
- Welded parts and components together using MIG, TIG and SMAW.
- Operated fork trucks (ext. boom & straight mast) and man lifts (straight boom, articulating boom and scissor lifts) to maneuver completed units into position for installation.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Beaumont , TX
2021.11 - 2021.12
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Attached channel head, bell head and floating heads on heat exchangers.
- Used hand signals and radio signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
Boilermaker
South East Texas Industries LLC
Bridge City , TX
2017.10 - 2021.11
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Coordinated with operations to obtain permits and clearances for projects.
- Repaired leaks by tightening or replacing bolts and gaskets, utilizing hand tools and power tools.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur , TX
2015.08 - 2017.06
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Used hand and radio signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and man lifts.
- Coordinated with operation personnel to obtain permits and clearances for maintenance projects working with maintenance personnel.
Field Safety Technician
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur , TX
2013.09 - 2015.08
- Conducted ongoing job safety analysis for conformity to personal protective equipment guidelines and occupational safety procedures.
- Monitored subcontractor's adherence to site safety management plan.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Provided safety equipment such as breathing air equipment, fall protection, retrieval systems and standard/basic PPE for employees to prevent injury.
- Examined credentials, licenses, and permits for compliance with licensing requirements.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Boilermaker
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur , TX
2011.06 - 2013.09
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Used hand and radio signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and man lifts.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 54
Orange , TX
1996.08 - 2011.05
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely.
- Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders.
- Coordinated and assembled ducts, hoods and other sheet metal products.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination for manual dexterity.
- Maneuvered, installed and anchored completed units into proper positions.
- Worked with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper.
- Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills.
- Tended cutoff saws, presses and forming machines.
- Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets quickly and efficiently.
- Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces to prevent malfunction.
- Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
- Developed and laid out patterns that used materials most efficiently.
- Cut, ground and deburred frames and profiles.
Education
Associates - Sheet Metal Technology
Sheet Metal Workers Local 54
Orange, TX05.2000
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School
Orange, TX05.1991
Skills
- Installation Expertise
- Brake Press Operation
- Drill Press Use
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Drawings
- Heavy Machinery Operation
Timeline
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 54
2022.01 - 2022.09
Boilermaker Mechanic
Ohmstede Industrial Services
2021.11 - 2021.12
Boilermaker
South East Texas Industries LLC
2017.10 - 2021.11
Boilermaker Mechanic
Echo Maintenance
2015.08 - 2017.06
Field Safety Technician
Echo Maintenance
2013.09 - 2015.08
Boilermaker
Echo Maintenance
2011.06 - 2013.09
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 54
1996.08 - 2011.05
Associates - Sheet Metal Technology
Sheet Metal Workers Local 54
High School Diploma -
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School
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