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James Waller

Avera,GA

Summary

Industrious Craftsman offering 30 plus years of experience covering all aspects of construction, fabrication, maintenance and quality control in multiple industrial environments. Honest and direct individual dedicated to guaranteeing customer satisfaction. Seasoned worker bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in multiple settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. I nave never been afraid to make a decision

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical General Foreman

Day And Zimmermann Intl
07.2020 - Current
  • Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 8-16 member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
  • Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
  • Created multiple planned and corrective maintenance work packages for troubleshooting, repair and testing.

Pipefitter Foreman

Plant Vogtle Units 3&4
03.2015 - 06.2020
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Installed various welded process piping per design.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Supervised 8-12 Journeymen and apprentices providing specific recommendations to improve work quality.

Shop Foreman

Muns LLC
03.2014 - 02.2015
  • Managed materials inside shop and at job locations.
  • Oversaw maintenance and repair of shop equipment.
  • Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
  • Directed daily operations of team of 30-40 pipe fitters and welders
  • Managed resources, materials, systems maintenance, regulatory compliance, schematics implementation and proper documentation of orders, operations, schedules and evaluations.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.

Non-Destructive Testing Technician

Team Cooperheat MQS
02.2002 - 12.2013
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
  • Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on piping and vessels to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
  • Used sonic measurements to map presence of imperfections within objects.
  • Analyzed and interpreted data, schematics and manuals to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustments and certifications of instruments required.
  • Used Datum and AutoCad to document non-destructive testing methods, processes and results.

Business Co-Owner Scott and Waller Welding

Self-employeed
03.1997 - 01.2002
  • Provided welding and fabrication services.
  • Performed contract services for multiple businesses in the Wadley area. Primarily in the wood products business.
  • Did various welding, repair, and fabrication jobs for local logging companies and farmers.

Education

Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Augusta Technical College, Augusta, GA
03.2004

Skills

  • Daily Facility Operations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Company Standards
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Journeyman Pipefitter
  • journeyman Welder
  • Mechanical Engineering Technician

Timeline

Mechanical General Foreman - Day And Zimmermann Intl
07.2020 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman - Plant Vogtle Units 3&4
03.2015 - 06.2020
Shop Foreman - Muns LLC
03.2014 - 02.2015
Non-Destructive Testing Technician - Team Cooperheat MQS
02.2002 - 12.2013
Business Co-Owner Scott and Waller Welding - Self-employeed
03.1997 - 01.2002
Augusta Technical College - Associate of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

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