Melvin Cook
Toledo,OH
Summary
Adept Boilermaker Journeyman and Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at Cenovus Energy, showcasing expertise in welding, boiler installation, and industrial safety. Excelled in leading teams to enhance operational efficiency and safety, demonstrating exceptional mechanical troubleshooting and collaborative skills. Achievements include significantly improving system reliability through innovative maintenance strategies.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker Journeyman
Cenovus Energy
Toledo , OH
07.2005 - 02.2025
- Removed old boiler units from sites prior to installing new ones.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes to move large pieces into place during installation processes.
- Performed maintenance, repairs, and installation of boilers, tanks, and vats.
- Replaced gaskets and seals on pressure vessels as needed.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine the correct materials needed for each job.
- Utilized appropriate protective gear while working with hazardous materials such as asbestos.
- Cleaned boilers using various tools including brushes, scrapers, wire wheels.
- Inspected and tested steam fittings to ensure proper functioning.
- Fabricated parts for boiler installations using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following all safety protocols while performing tasks.
- Welded metal components to fabricate or repair products according to blueprints or specifications.
- Repaired broken or worn out parts such as valves, pumps, gauges, control panels.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
Maintenance Technician
Omni Source Metals
Toledo , OH
01.1988 - 09.2001
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Conducted electrical repairs on motors, lighting systems, and other related components.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Developed preventative maintenance plans for various types of machinery.
- Routinely inspected plant equipment for signs of wear or malfunctioning parts.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sylvania Southview
Sylvania, OH06-1986
Skills
- Structural fitting
- Industrial safety
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Pipe fabrication
- Welding expertise
- Pressure vessel assembly
- Heavy lifting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Rigging techniques
- Boiler installation
- Demolition and dismantling
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Parts and components fabrication
- Material prepping
- Cutting and threading
- Rigging
- Repair work
- Tube installation
- System testing
- Welding
- Parts fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Carbon arc gouging
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
Timeline
Boilermaker Journeyman
Cenovus Energy
07.2005 - 02.2025
Maintenance Technician
Omni Source Metals
01.1988 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Sylvania Southview