Thomas Hubbard
Hodgenville,KY
Summary
Poised and pragmatic professional transitioning to occupational health and safety position. Effective communicator with desire to assist and help people.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
R & R Industrial
Brownsville, KY
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws and burning torches to perform installation and modifications.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Pipefitter
Core Crew
Lexington, KY
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Utilized welding equipment and powered tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Supervised four apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Welder
TEI
Muscatine, IA
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Welder
Yates Construction Company
Palatka, FL
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Calibrated flow and pressure settings to build and maintain flames.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders and columns to correct positions.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys or hooks.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Safety Officer
Core Crew
Elizabethtown, KY
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational accident trends and prevention.
Welding Superintendent
Hubbard Construction
Charleston, SC
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Welder Foreman
CURT
Eau Claire, WI
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Foreman
Yates Construction Company
Palatka, FL
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Attended four on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Safety Officer
SST
Allentown, PA
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational accident trends and prevention.
- Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
Rigging Foreman
GrayWolf
Franklin, LA
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Millwright Journeyman
Global Inc
Elko, NV
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Laid out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drilled holes with power drill.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance or setup of machineries.
- Read blueprints to safely and efficiently assemble equipment
- Kept detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation of progress.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
- Connected power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and tested units to evaluate mechanical operation.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Foreman
Colonial Staffing Group
Richmond, KY
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Meticulously tracked parts and equipment used on each job site.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Attended four on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
Welder
Tradesmen International
Louisville, KY
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
Rigger Foreman
MEC
Beckley, WV
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Welder
A&D Constructors
Ghent, KY
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Rigging Foreman
Core Crew
St. Petersburg , FL
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Metal Fabricator
Tradesmen International
Louisville, KY
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Utilized welding equipment and power tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Straightened warped or bent parts using sledges, hand torches or bulldozers.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Directed welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
Walterboro, SC05.2007
Skills
- Burning Torch
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Safe Work Practices
- Project Drawings
- Isometric Drawing
- Drill Cutters
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Fall Protection
- Commercial Projects
- Records Accuracy
- Handling Machinery
- Environmental Observations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Safety Techniques
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Structural Supports
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Corrective Actions
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP)
- Job Site Evaluation
- Scale Drawings
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Conveyor Systems
- Operating Manlifts
- Inspection and Examination
- Mathematical Computation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Torch Installation
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Welding Techniques
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Overhead Welding Position
- Flux Selection
- Filler Rod Selection
- Defective Material Identification
- Vertical Welding
- Solder Application
- Edge Joining
- Workpiece Measurements
- Straightedge Measurements
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Surface Material Preparation
- Piranha Ironworker Operation
- Welding and Bolting
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Manual Dexterity
- Portable Grinders
- Machinery Transporting
- ISO 9001
- Valve Repairs
- Hand Torches
- Wire Feed Machines
- Quality Control Analysis
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Template Designs
- Overhead Hoists
- Chemical Bath Cleaning
- Plasma Cutter
- Apprentice Supervision
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Operational Efficiency
- Work Order Analysis
- Corrective Maintenance
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Fabrication Experience
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Structure Erection
- Instruction Interpretation
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Punch Presses
- Metallurgy Process
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
- Material Tagging
- ISO Quality Standards
- Custom Fabrication
- Audit Coordination
- Safety Inspections
- Licensing Regulations
- Safety Courses
- Occupational Health Hazards
- Field Inspection
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Occupational Safety
- Violations and Infractions
- Risk Identification
- License Verification
- Current Trends
- Emergency Preparedness
- Compliance Reporting
- Industrial Hygiene
- OSHA Standards and Codes
- Air Sampling
- Accident Prevention
- Air Permitting
- Hazardous Waste and Disposal
- Paperwork Preparation
- Driver Verification
- Determine Medical Necessity
- Government Regulations
- Maintaining PPE
- Cause of Action Determination
- Assessments and Qualifications
- Proper Equipment Operation
- Incident Investigation
- Environmental Quality
- Sound Judgment
- Leadership Techniques
- CPR Certified
- Basic First Aid
- Project Oversight
Additional Information
Twic, osha10, osha30, nccer basic safety 10, safety council 10, blood born pathogen, cpr
Timeline
Pipefitter
R & R Industrial
07.2022 - 08.2022
Pipefitter
Core Crew
05.2022 - 07.2022
Welder
TEI
04.2022 - 05.2022
Welder
Yates Construction Company
02.2022 - 04.2022
Safety Officer
Core Crew
10.2021 - 01.2022
Welding Superintendent
Hubbard Construction
03.2021 - 10.2021
Welder Foreman
CURT
08.2020 - 02.2021
Foreman
Yates Construction Company
03.2020 - 04.2020
Safety Officer
SST
02.2020 - 03.2020
Rigging Foreman
GrayWolf
01.2020 - 02.2020
Millwright Journeyman
Global Inc
10.2019 - 11.2019
Foreman
Colonial Staffing Group
06.2019 - 09.2019
Welder
Tradesmen International
03.2019 - 05.2019
Rigger Foreman
MEC
01.2019 - 02.2019
Welder
A&D Constructors
10.2018 - 12.2018
Rigging Foreman
Core Crew
06.2018 - 07.2018
Metal Fabricator
Tradesmen International
01.2018 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Colleton County High School
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