Paul Cannon

Operated and maintained boilermaker responsibilities at Blue’s Creek Duke Energy Power Plant in Mooresville, NC.

• Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to specifications and blueprints.
• Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.
• Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance production efficiency.
• Diagnosed issues in boiler systems, recommending effective repair solutions that minimized downtime.
• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.

Supervised night-shift operations as Foreman at Weyerhaeuser paper mill in Elkin, NC, under Jesse Clark for approximately ten years while executing shutdowns.

Held multiple trade titles across employment history, including Iron Worker, Welder, and Pipe Hand as needed.

• Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
• Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
• Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
• Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.

Managed jobsite support at PCS in Aurora, NC, spanning nearly two years and contributing to shutdown support across multiple NC locations.

Operated boom truck and forklifts as required.

• Fabricated and installed structural steel components for commercial and industrial projects.
• Collaborated with construction teams to maintain project timelines and adhere to safety protocols.
• Conducted inspections of completed work to guarantee quality and structural integrity standards.
• Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
• Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
• Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
• Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.

Coordinated two-month shutdown activities at Dominion Surry Nuclear Power Station in Surry, VA.

• Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for commercial and industrial projects.
• Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
• Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.

Executed fabrication shop responsibilities for first six months, then transitioned to field operations.

Removed damaged beams, fabricated replacement beams, rigged and hung replacement beams, and welded beams in place.

Set and prepared machinery for operation.

• Served as Millwright Welder, Carpenter, Rod Buster, and Ironworker across multiple job sites over the years with this company. In the process learning about as many trades as I could while working with them.
• Led project teams in the installation of new machinery, coordinating efforts to meet deadlines and specifications.
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• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Adeptly utilized a range of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to ensure accurate workmanship in all tasks.
• Created durable and long-lasting structures to withstand industrial environment demands.

Job: Pouring a blast shelter for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Plant in Greenville, NC.

- installed EFCO Hand-E-Form concrete wall systems to ensure structural integrity

- placed rebar to reinforce concrete structures

- poured and vibrated concrete to achieve optimal consistency and strength