Travante Young
Summary
Experienced boilermaker and Rigger with a strong focus on safety and efficiency. Skilled in blueprint reading and rigging, with a proven track record of enhancing team performance. Dedicated to achieving project goals through effective communication and leadership. Seeking to leverage expertise in a challenging role to support the company objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10100
10100
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Rigger
Turner Industries
La Porte
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Communicated effectively with crew to ensure smooth operations on site.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate lifting operations effectively.
- Operated rigging equipment for safe lifting and moving of materials.
Boilermaker/New Construction
Bechtel Corporation
Corpus Christi
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained records of hydroblasting activities in accordance with company policy.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Assembling Cooling towers.
Boilermaker Maintenance/Formosa Plastic Corp.
Marquis Industrial Services
Port Lavaca
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Torque verification.
- Walk down job assignments with plant operations.
- Permit receiver.
- Safety crew leader.
Ironworker
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Interpreted blueprints and efficiently located materials (diagonals, beams, columns) for assembly.
- Ensured workspace cleanliness, promoting a safe and productive environment.
- Coordinated with crane operators to safely and accurately position reinforcing iron.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Boilermaker Helper/Citgo Petroleum Corporation
REPCON
Corpus Christi
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Prepared surfaces for welding by grinding, cleaning, chipping, fitting, and aligning components.
- Tightened bolts on pipe flanges to ensure secure connections between pipes.
- Followed safety protocols at all times while working onsite.
- Assisted Boilermaker with all welding tasks and repairs on boilers, pipes, and tanks.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
Education
NCCER Ironworker Certification -
Craft Training Center
NCCER Boilermaker Certification -
Craft Training Center
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KansasVictoria College
Victoria, TexasHigh School Diploma -
Mary Carroll High School
Corpus Christi, TexasCertified Advance Rigger - NCCER Advance Rigger
Safe Hands Safety
Skills
- Blueprint Reading
- Rigging
- System Testing
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and inspection
- Teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Active listening skills
Personal Information
Timeline
Rigger
Turner Industries
07.2024 - 08.2025
Boilermaker/New Construction
Bechtel Corporation
04.2024 - 06.2024
Boilermaker Maintenance/Formosa Plastic Corp.
Marquis Industrial Services
10.2021 - 03.2024
Ironworker
Bay Ltd.
12.2020 - 08.2021
Boilermaker Helper/Citgo Petroleum Corporation
REPCON
07.2019 - 11.2020
NCCER Ironworker Certification -
Craft Training Center
NCCER Boilermaker Certification -
Craft Training Center
Kansas State University
Victoria College
High School Diploma -
Mary Carroll High School
Certified Advance Rigger - NCCER Advance Rigger
Safe Hands Safety