Nicu McLain
FRESNO,CA
Summary
Highly motivated laborer with a strong background in construction principles and processes. Skilled in the use of various tools, reading blueprints and operating construction machinery. Passionate about delivering high-quality work in a timely manner.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Manager/ Installer
J&D Fence Company
Clovis, CA
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
Plumber Technician
Premier Plumbing
Clovis, CA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Expanded professional knowledge by attending industry conferences, workshops, and continuing education courses.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to industry best practices and following company protocols.
- Provided cost-effective solutions by recommending energy-efficient upgrades for clients'' plumbing systems.
- Reduced callbacks for repairs by performing thorough diagnostics and implementing long-lasting fixes.
DERRICKHAND
C&H Well Service
Gillette, Wy
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Guided lengths of pipe into and out of elevators
- Steadied pipes during connection and disconnection to and from drill and casing strings
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Operated tongs and slips to connect and disconnect drill pipe, casing and drill bits or tools
- Changed tong and slip dies using hand tools and personal protective equipment
- Helped driller carry out operational activities around rig floor and other rig locations
- Drove equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
ROUSTABOUT
BigHorn Construction & Reclamation
Gillette, Wy
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Inspected pipes for defects to prevent costly malfunctions
- Dismantled oil field machinery for inspection and repair
- Operated forklift for moving palleted deliveries
- Bolted together pump and engine parts
- Walked flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections and repair leaks
- Guided cranes to move loads about decks
- Supplied equipment to rig floors and provided assistance to roughnecks
- Dismantled and repaired oil field machinery, boilers and steam engine parts.
Road Maintainer
S & L Industrial
Rawlins, WY
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Adhered to DOT regulations, maintaining a clean driving record throughout employment tenure.
- Participated in safety meetings, staying updated on best practices for accident prevention and response procedures.
- Conveyed a positive image of the company through courteous interactions with customers and community members alike.
- Navigated various road conditions safely while operating large vehicles during inclement weather situations or high traffic periods.
- Maintained clean and organized truck cab for a professional appearance and optimal performance.
INDUSTRIAL LABORER
Mandros Painting
Green River, Wy
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Erected scaffolding or set up ladders and safety equipment to perform tasks above ground level
- Used abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, and sandblasters to remove grease, dirt, paint and rust from surfaces in preparation for paint application
- Operated auxiliary machines and equipment used in coating and painting processes
- Operated and tended machines to wash and remove impurities from barrels and kegs, glass products, tin plate surfaces, dried fruit, pulp, animal stock, coal, manufactured articles, plastic and rubber
- Performed general maintenance and repair
- Ground, scraped, sanded and polished concrete, marble, terrazzo and wood flooring using abrasive tools and machines
- Performed construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants
- Lubricated, cleaned and repaired machinery, equipment, and tools
- Facilitated alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials
- Patted or pressed layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smoothed out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees
- Mixed catalysts into resins and saturated cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes
- Trimmed excess materials from molds, using hand shears and trimming knives
- Trimmed cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wyoming youth challenge program
Guernsey, WY06.2012
Skills
- Hand And Power Tool Operation
- Active Listening
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Electrical Knowledge
- Forklift Driving
- Basic Plumbing Knowledge
- Concrete Laying
- Construction Trade Expertise
- Ditch Digging
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Pipe-Threading Machines
- Pipe Measuring And Cutting
- Good Mechanical Aptitude
- Excavation And Construction
- Pipeline Construction
- Customer Order Fulfillment
- Order Preparation
- Inventory Records
- Forklifts
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Operations
References
MITCHELL FRITZ, Devon Energy, Supervisor Of Operations, Friend, (307) 320-6969, Mitchell.F@aol.com
Certification
- Hazwhopper
- Osha 10/40
- Traffic safety
- Assault flagging certified
- C-10 Basic electrical knowledge (residential wiring)
- Lead renovation repair
- Workplace safety
- Confined space
- Blueprint reading
- Grade checking
- Forklift
- Cpr / 1st aid
- Safety lan (pec)
Timeline
Shop Manager/ Installer
J&D Fence Company
03.2022 - 07.2024
Plumber Technician
Premier Plumbing
04.2021 - 07.2022
DERRICKHAND
C&H Well Service
06.2019 - 12.2021
ROUSTABOUT
BigHorn Construction & Reclamation
05.2017 - 06.2019
Road Maintainer
S & L Industrial
02.2015 - 05.2017
INDUSTRIAL LABORER
Mandros Painting
01.2014 - 04.2015
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Wyoming youth challenge program