Richard Long

General Foreman helping build mostly stainless tanks and repair work on vessels in papermills and power houses across the country.

Built several bolt up tanks out west in Colorado and Nevada, for dairy farms, to recycle the cow manure and sell the methane created from the process.

• Developed strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors for successful project collaborations.
• Resolved on-site issues promptly by addressing concerns and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Led safety meetings to educate workers on proper protocols, minimizing workplace hazards and injuries.
• Kept detailed records of work progress reports, incidents encountered during jobsite activities ensuring transparency among stakeholders.
• Reviewed blueprints and technical specifications to ensure accurate execution of project requirements.

General Foreman over the building of the shield wall around the containment vessel. Heavy steel, most fitting was done with key plates, porta powers and 6 pound hammers.

• Developed strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors for successful project collaborations.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
• Led safety meetings to educate workers on proper protocols, minimizing workplace hazards and injuries.
• Performed troubleshooting functions on complex mechanical systems, identifying root causes of problems and implementing lasting solutions.
• like trouble shooting the AGW when it went to acting up.

Boilermaker apprentice, working under people like Gene Smith, Tim Williamson, Archie Rish, Mike Bush, Tracy Wallins, ect. Made my way to crane operator, AGW welder, and Pusher fairly quick. Enjoy building tanks and i'm good at it.

• Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
• Enhanced team efficiency by leading and coordinating fabrication of boiler parts.