Tyran Franklin

• When small outages were done I'd come back here
• Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of tour subjects.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
• Guided groups of up to 15 people on scheduled tours.
• Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
• Increased customer satisfaction through attentive listening and personalized tour adjustments based on group interests.
• Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
• Demonstrated superior professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
• Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.
• Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
• Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
• Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
• Crafted and distributed engaging promotional materials, drawing attention to seasonal tours and special events.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of local events and attractions, recommending must-see sights to tour participants.
• Collaborated with local businesses to include exclusive stops on tours, enhancing guests' experiences and supporting community.

I was attending their small mine Outages

• Managed daily mining operations, ensuring the timely achievement of production targets without compromising safety standards.
• Enhanced mine safety by implementing rigorous training programs and conducting regular inspections.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Safeguarded performers from potential hazards by ensuring proper rigging of lights overhead.
• Promoted a safe working environment by conducting regular inspections of rigging equipment and reporting any issues immediately.
• Enhanced workplace safety through diligent inspections of rigging equipment before use.
• Optimized assembly time by mastering various hand tools, power tools, and machinery used in the process.
• Optimized equipment usage by performing regular maintenance checks on power tools, ensuring their optimal performance throughout the project duration.
• Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
• Followed safety protocols on job sites.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Maintained optimal equipment functionality by conducting routine inspections and performing minor repairs when necessary.
• Supported a positive work environment by maintaining professional conduct, demonstrating respect for colleagues, and actively engaging in ongoing learning opportunities.
• Strengthened overall performance under pressure while adhering to tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks and utilizing effective time management techniques.
• Reduced downtime by ensuring timely maintenance and repair of welding tools and machinery.
• Promoted team efficiency by swiftly transporting materials to designated areas using proper lifting techniques.
• Increased production speed without sacrificing quality by effectively preparing parts for tack welding or full assembly processes.

• Played a pivotal role in successful plant upgrades, actively participating in project planning and execution phases.
• Enhanced power plant efficiency by performing routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Enhanced fence installation efficiency by proficiently utilizing various hand and power tools.
• Optimized assembly time by mastering various hand tools, power tools, and machinery used in the process.
• Optimized equipment usage by performing regular maintenance checks on power tools, ensuring their optimal performance throughout the project duration.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
• Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
• Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
• Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
• Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
• Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
• Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
• Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
• Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.

• Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
• Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
• Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
• Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
• Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
• Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Enhanced power plant efficiency by performing routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
• Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal
• Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
• Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.

• Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
• Supported annual outage planning and execution, coordinating the inspection, repair, and replacement of essential components as necessary.
• Operated boilers, turbines and other power plant equipment.
• Completed daily inspections and tests on plant equipment and documented findings.
• Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
• Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
• Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
• Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
• Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
• Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
• Kept work area clean and organized.
• Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
• Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
• Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
• Increased efficiency, assisting boilermakers with rigging, lifting, and positioning boiler parts.

• Demonstrated flexibility when adapting to changing project demands and priorities while maintaining quality craftsmanship.
• Supported quality control efforts by inspecting completed work for adherence to specifications.
• Performed welding tasks as needed, ensuring strong connections between components for long-lasting repairs or installations.
• Increased operational longevity of boilers through careful selection of replacement parts based on performance reviews.
• Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
• Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
• Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
• Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
• Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
• Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
• Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
• Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
• Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
• Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
• Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
• Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Maintained equipment in good working order.
• Followed safety protocols on job sites.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

• Worked on building conveyor belts for Amazon
• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Increased conveyor belt efficiency by conducting regular maintenance and inspections to detect potential issues.
• Optimized conveyor belt operations by adjusting settings for speed, tension, and alignment as needed.
• Maintained clean workspaces by removing debris from belts and surrounding areas, promoting a safe and organized environment.
• Read work orders to determine setup specifications.
• Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
• Utilized blueprints, schematics and diagrams to accurately complete tasks.
• Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advanced techniques and improve personal skills in the field.
• Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
• Increased productivity with careful attention to detail during the assembly of piping components according to blueprints.
• Assisted in accurate measurements and marking of pipes for cutting or threading using various measuring instruments.
• Enhanced safety measures by following proper procedures when handling hazardous materials during pipe installations.
• Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
• Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
• Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
• Threaded pipes using piping machines.
• Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
• Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
• Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.

• Received numerous positive reviews from clients, reflecting strong communication skills and in-depth knowledge of tour subjects.
• Worked collaboratively with team members to develop innovative strategies for improving overall tour quality and visitor satisfaction.
• Guided groups of up to 15 people on scheduled tours.
• Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
• Improved group safety by vigilantly monitoring tour participants and implementing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
• Stayed current on area history, culture, events, attractions by attending workshops, lectures, conferences regularly updating tour information accordingly.
• Delivered timely and accurate updates to tour coordinator regarding tour progress.
• Collaborated with other tour guides to provide comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
• Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed.