Jan-Michael Vaughn
Avondale,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Equipment Operator with a strong background in solid waste management and machine operations. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency by optimizing workflows and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Extensive experience as a Gasfitter Journeyman Welder, consistently prioritizing safety and structural integrity in critical infrastructure projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
City of Avondale
Avondale, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Operated and maintained heavy equipment to support efficient solid waste collection and disposal processes.
- Optimized workflows by navigating routes effectively and coordinating with team.
- Managed waste to ensure compliance with recycling and disposal best practices, supporting environmental sustainability.
- Support the coordination and management of project tasks.
- Developed compliance strategies and training programs in collaboration with teams.
- Reviewed and investigated violations of rules, regulations, standards, and laws to determine compliance with established guidelines.
Lead Welder
Centerpoint Energy
Coon Rapids, USA
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Perform labor and skilled mechanical work related to installation, maintenance and operation of natural gas facilities.
- Excavate and backfill trenches, cut and thread pipe, apply various coatings on steel pipe and fittings, thermite weld, read and interpret Company maps, construction drawings, join plastic pipe and fittings using heat fusion, mechanical or solvent cement methods.
- Supervised welding teams to ensure adherence to safety standards and procedures.
- Trained new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Inspected welds visually or with x-rays to ensure proper penetration and fusion of materials.
- Analyzed blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.
- Led team to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
- Analyzed installation and maintenance issues swiftly to ensure operational continuity. and make critical decisions related to the installation or maintenance of subsurface and above-ground facilities by a contractor.
- Provided direction during emergency response situations to ensure swift resolution and safety.
- Developed functional solutions to problems, resulting in cost savings.
- Conducted safety inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Evaluated work for compliance with city, state, and federal guidelines.
Welder
Wrico Stamping
Plymouth, USA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Executed MIG and TIG welding techniques to fabricate high-quality metal components, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Conducted thorough quality inspections on welded parts, identifying and documenting defects to maintain high standards.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Trained junior welders on equipment operation and safety standards.
- Mentored junior trainers to maintain consistent program quality.
- Analyzed training needs to design and implement programs that enhance skills and improve overall welding quality.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Specializes in precision custom metal stamping, assembly, welding, engineering, deep draw stamping.
Assistant Welder
Valmont Structure
Farmington, USA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Identified safety risks and hazards, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete tasks efficiently.
- Studied and reviewed specifications of various metal types to ensure informed decisions.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Education
Associate Degree - Welding
DunWoody College of Technology
Minneapolis, MNCertificate - Carpentry
Summit Academy OIC
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Leadership
- Team Management & Development
- Journeyman
- Equipment Operation
- Solid Waste Management
- Welding
- Natural Gas Line Work
- Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- Construction Safety
- Industry Regulations
- Certified Welder
- Site Safety and Compliance
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Material Testing
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Strong Written Communication
- Geographical Navigation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Team Leadership & Development
- Effective Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Efficient with Microsoft Office
- Employee Engagement/Mentorship
- Team Collaboration Expertise
Certification
- Certified Welder
- Gas Journeyman Certified
Timeline
Equipment Operator
City of Avondale
01.2023 - Current
Lead Welder
Centerpoint Energy
01.2015 - 01.2022
Welder
Wrico Stamping
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Welder
Valmont Structure
01.2010 - 01.2011
Associate Degree - Welding
DunWoody College of Technology
Certificate - Carpentry
Summit Academy OIC