Kaleb Richey
Boilermaker
Orange,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented boilermaker skilled in hand tool proficiency, mechanical aptitude, and safety procedures. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker Journeyman
Alliance Industrial Group
Sulphur, LA
03.2024 - 12.2026
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate installation of components.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety protocols were followed.
- Trained junior boilermakers on best practices in welding techniques and safety measures.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects in a timely manner.
- Conducted regular safety audits to uphold compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Big Spring, TX
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Elevated quality of workmanship, adhering strictly to blueprints and specifications for each project.
- Reduced potential hazards on-site, enforcing strict compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker
Altairstrickland
El Paso, TX
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair boiler components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in maintaining tools and equipment for optimal performance.
Boilermaker
SWATC
El Paso, TX
01.2026 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency on projects.
- Implemented quality control measures to improve workmanship consistency.
- Supported senior boilermakers in complex tasks, gaining hands-on experience.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and technologies in boiler fabrication processes.
Boilermaker
Refractory Construction Services
Deer Park, TX
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
Boilermaker
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and manlifts
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Metal Fabricator
Southeast Texas Portable Buildings
Orange, TX
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precision in projects.
- Operated various hand and power tools for cutting, bending, and shaping metal.
- Assembled structural frameworks according to specifications and safety standards.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Utilized various metalworking tools such as shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, and punches to produce precise cuts and bends in sheet metals.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
Boilermaker
SMWP
Sulphur, LA
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Improved team productivity with comprehensive training sessions on boiler operations and safety protocols.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Contributed to project success, delivering components that met stringent quality standards.
- Achieved significant improvements in project delivery times, organizing work schedules to adapt to changing priorities.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Starks High School
Starks, LASkills
- Hand tool proficiency
- Industrial safety
- Heavy lifting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Precision measuring
- Rigging techniques
- Mechanical aptitude
- Boiler installation
- Pressure vessel assembly
- Pipe fabrication
- Structural fitting
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Repair work
- Structural fittings
- Safety procedures
- Gas metal arc welding
- Material prepping
- Inspection preparations
- Repair services
- System assembly
- System Tests
- Rigging
- Demolition and dismantling
- Leak detection
- Metal cutting
- Cutting and threading
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Tool operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Goal setting
- OSHA standards
Certification
- NCCER Boilermaker
- Manlift & Scissor Lift trained
- Power tool trained
- Structural Welder
- TWIC Card
- Safety Council Card
Timeline
Boilermaker
Altairstrickland
03.2026 - 04.2026
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
02.2026 - 03.2026
Boilermaker
SWATC
01.2026 - 02.2026
Boilermaker Journeyman
Alliance Industrial Group
03.2024 - 12.2026
Boilermaker
Refractory Construction Services
02.2024 - 02.2024
Boilermaker
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2024 - 02.2024
Metal Fabricator
Southeast Texas Portable Buildings
08.2022 - 01.2024
Boilermaker
SMWP
01.2019 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Starks High School