Microsoft programs, Kronos, CAT SIS and ET, SAP
Jordan Hypes
Douglas,WY
Summary
Detailed General Foreman skillful in planning and executing jobs, hiring crew, organizing supplies and monitoring performance. Knowledgeable about safety procedures, equipment operation and documentation requirements. Hard working with a positive personality that always tries to create such environment. Team player willing to help out where needed at all times.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Foreman
Peabody Energy Corp.
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring new technicians.
- Directed projects and weekly planned work and breakdowns according to schedule and quality demands.
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities in managing diverse teams to achieve common goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Achieved timely completion of projects with strict adherence to budget constraints and quality standards.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Mentored junior team members in the development of their skills, providing guidance and support that facilitated career advancement opportunities.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Welder / Mechanic
Peabody Energy Corp.
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Proficient in all welding processes such as GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW. Also proficient in oxy / acetylene, plasma and air arc gauging processes.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Inspected welds and machinery for cracks and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Preformed preventative maintenance on heavy machinery such as 16H and 24 H&M blades, rubber tire and track dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers.
- Also have troubleshooting experience on equipment mentioned above, hydraulic and electrical. Engine and transmissions, torque converter, pumps and other various components.
- Was a Senior Lead of my crew for two years lining crew out with day to day tasks and responding to breakdowns and communicating updates to upper management.
Welder
Cloud Peak Energy
05.2007 - 06.2017
- Inspected equipment for cracks and defects, documented findings and made repairs.
- Fabricated various parts such as guards, air boxes, hand railing, exhaust along with repairing defective parts to save on cost of ordering new.
- Assembled or rebuilt haul trucks and other equipment as it would come in or leave the property.
- Preformed boom repairs on dragline.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY12.2006
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
Douglas05.2005
Skills
- Resource Allocation
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Job reporting and documentation
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Decision-Making
- Quality controls
- Coordinating tasks
- Crew Management
- Job site maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Supervisory skills
Accomplishments
Second place finish at the 2006 Skills USA welding competition.
Software
Certification
Wyoming Mines Foreman certification.
MACCS A/C certified.
AWS D1.1 Structual and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel code 1101.
Timeline
General Foreman
Peabody Energy Corp.
04.2021 - Current
Welder / Mechanic
Peabody Energy Corp.
07.2017 - 04.2021
Welder
Cloud Peak Energy
05.2007 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College
High School Diploma -
Douglas High School
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