Robert Andell
Nederland,TX
Summary
Seasoned Boilermaker with significant experience in constructing, assembling, and repairing boilers. Display strong technical skills in interpreting blueprints, meeting quality standards, and ensuring safety protocols. Proven ability to lead teams effectively and improve operational efficiency while adhering to project timelines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker+
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur
10.2024 - Current
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
Boilermaker +
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Interpret project schematics to ensure accurate placement of piping and valves according to technical specifications
- Coordinate rigging operations to safely position pipes and valves within structural frameworks
- Conduct hydrostatic and system tests to confirm the integrity of installations under pressures up to 2500 PSI
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
HSE Safety Representative
Austin Industrial
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and enforced health and safety protocols to reduce workplace risks and enhance overall safety
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, including surveys, audits, and inspections, ensuring consistent compliance with safety regulations
- Evaluated job site safety practices, identified areas for improvement, and recommended solutions to reinforce a culture of safety
- Developed safety policies and procedures for the organization and ensured that all employees were aware of these policies.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Analyzed incident data to identify trends in injuries, illnesses and accidents.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
Supervisor
Austin Industrial
Laporte, Tx
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Set performance objectives and deadlines in accordance with company strategy, fostering clear communication and defined responsibilities within the team
- Managed workflow distribution, optimizing team performance and productivity through effective task delegation
- Oversaw daily operations for various crews, ensuring compliance with company protocols and operational efficiency
General Foreman
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Directed construction crew operations, ensuring compliance with design documents and project criteria, while upholding productivity benchmarks
- Conducted employee training to improve performance and align tasks with overarching project goals
- Emphasized safety protocols, addressed occupational concerns, and managed the supply and upkeep of project materials and machinery
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments, methods, or deadlines.
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Maintained trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
Civil Construction-Field Technician
Ramtex Industrial
Port Arthur, Tx
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed site preparation by organizing materials and tools, ensuring the timely loading and unloading of equipment to support continuous project progression
- Oversaw traffic management, establishing safe work zones through the strategic placement of signs and controls in compliance with safety regulations
- Executed concrete construction tasks, including mixing, pouring, and leveling to meet project specifications, and conducted Job Safety Analyses to promote a culture of safety during team briefings and reports
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure precise installation of components in compliance with design specifications
- Conducted hydrostatic testing on piping systems, successfully meeting pressure requirements of up to 2500 PSI
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
Education
Safety Technician - NCEER for CCST, Safety technology, Construction Site Safety Supervision, Field Safety
Spindletop Safety & Industrial Resources,LLC (STIR)
09.2020
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School
05.2008
Skills
- Ability to Interpret Technical Drawings
- Hand Tools
- Heavy Machinery
- Pipe Systems
- Strong Communicator
- OSHA Safety Compliance Procedures
- Direct Supervision
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Safety and compliance
- Structural fittings
- Material prepping
- Rigging
- Tube installation
- Tank assembly
- Hand and power tools
- Code compliance
- Safety procedures
Certification
- NCCER-Safety Technology, 2020
- OSHA 30, 2020
- Hazwhoper 40, 2020
- CPR First Aid and IED, 2020
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Boilermaker+
Echo Maintenance
10.2024 - Current
Boilermaker +
Turner Industries
09.2022 - 10.2024
HSE Safety Representative
Austin Industrial
06.2021 - 09.2022
Supervisor
Austin Industrial
03.2019 - 06.2021
General Foreman
Turner Industries
08.2017 - 03.2019
Civil Construction-Field Technician
Ramtex Industrial
06.2015 - 08.2017
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
03.2013 - 06.2015
Safety Technician - NCEER for CCST, Safety technology, Construction Site Safety Supervision, Field Safety
Spindletop Safety & Industrial Resources,LLC (STIR)
High School Diploma -
Clear Creek High School