Open To Work
Richard Watters
Hawaii Island,HI
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in construction and fabrication, including roles at Babbitt Construction and WattersEdge Marine. Proven problem solver with expertise in home construction and maintenance. Highly dependable and detail-oriented, successfully managing projects to meet quality standards and client satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional results in every endeavor.
Work History
Residential Home Builder
Self Employed
2018 - Current
- Constructed residential homes according to blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with subcontractors to ensure timely project completion and quality standards.
- Conducted site inspections to assess work progress and compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed estimating of materials, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards.
Aluminum/ Marine Fabricator
Watters Edge Marine
2020 - 2024
- Custom Aluminum fabrication
- Build/install aluminum tophouses and custom tanks
- Rebuild interior and exterior of marine vessels
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Achieved tight deadlines, efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks in high-pressure environment.
Carpenter
Babbitt Construction
2004 - 2010
- Installation of finish trim, windows, doors, flooring, framing, concrete forming
- Understand clients needs to communicate with contractor
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with other skilled tradespeople to ensure seamless integration of carpentry work within larger construction projects.
Refrigeration / Plumbing Tech
Brrrr Refrigeration
- Constructed and installed specialized refrigeration systems for marine vessels.
- Addressed emergency breakdowns and resolved issues for clients.
Owner / Operator
F/V Offense
- Maintain and operate commercial fishing vessel and equipment.
- Maintained systems and ensured vessel remained safe.
- Demonstrated versatility in mechanical and marine construction skills adapting to various types of projects including commercial, marine and industrial.
Education
Continuing Education - General Contracting
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA2010
Associate of Applied Science - Boatbuilding
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Problem Solving
- Custom woodworking
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Pays attention to detail
- Highly dependable
- Hardworking
Certification
- 100 ton Captain License (power/sail)
- EPA certified universal license
- First Aid / CPR