Kyle Brickey
Cathlamet,WA
Summary
Safety conscious, time efficient, and fastidious are words I use to describe myself. I hold incredibly high standards for both myself and the quality of work I produce.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker
Local 242
PNW
01.2021 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to specifications and blueprints.
- Use of torches,plasma, arc gouger, and power tools to cut and remove material.
- Make welds that pass inspection standards, UT, RT,PT.
- Worked with crew members to optimize work and improve efficiency.
- Mentored apprentices on best practices in welding and safety protocols.
- Led safety training sessions, fostering a culture of safety awareness among crew members and reducing incidents.
- Inspected valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct deficiencies.
- Safely rigged loads and signaled operators or used hoisting equipment.
Ironworker/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Local 14 M&S Construction
Eastern WA
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated heavy machinery, including cranes and forklifts, to transport materials on job sites.
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, grinders, and torches.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Worked mostly in industrial settings.
Hunting Guide
Various Outfitters
ID/MT
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Escort/guided clients through diverse back country settings, ensuring their safety.
- Coordinated logistics for hunting trips, including transportation and gear management via packstock.
Education
Advanced Diesel Technology - Diesel Technology
WyoTech
Laramie, WY09-2014
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School
Eureka, MO05-2004
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Structural steelwork
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Component installation
- Precision measuring
- Plasma cutting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Carbon arc gouging
- Rigging
- Pipefitting
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Pressure vessel construction
- Submerged arc welding
- Demolition and dismantling
- Arc welding
Accomplishments
Served in the United States Army from 2004-2010 as an engineer.
Two combat tours, Iraq 2006-2007 and Afghanistan 2009-2010.
Won the western states apprenticeship competition during my apprenticeship which consisted of rigging, cutting, burning, welding, blueprint reading/layout as well as general knowledge. This competition was comprised of the top apprentices from every western state's (11 total) local union hall. I went on to compete at the national level.
Certification
TWIC card
OSHA 30
First Aid/AED
OSHA 10
Rigger/Signalman
Welding Certs (FCAW, GTAW. SMAW)
Timeline
Boilermaker
Local 242
01.2021 - Current
Ironworker/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Local 14 M&S Construction
07.2018 - 11.2020
Hunting Guide
Various Outfitters
02.2015 - 06.2020
Advanced Diesel Technology - Diesel Technology
WyoTech
High School Diploma -
Eureka High School