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BRANDON COX

Canton,OH

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Hydroblasting Technician with extensive experience in industrial cleaning and maintenance operations. Proven expertise in executing hydroblasting procedures to remove contaminants and maintain equipment integrity. Strong background in coordinating work schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing cleaning procedures. Proficient in using specialized equipment and adhering to industry regulations. Adept at problem-solving and communicating effectively with team members to achieve operational excellence. Committed to delivering high-quality results and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. Seeking opportunities to leverage technical skills and experience in a challenging role within the oil refinery sector.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Hydroblasting Technician

USA DeBusk
02.2024 - Current
  • Practiced water waste management program preventing possible hazardous material runoff.
  • Used hydroblaster to contain and clean up hazardous waste spills.
  • Cleaned and accounted for tools after hydroblasting to maintain proper function and prevent lost tools and equipment.
  • Developed waste disposal program to dispose of chemicals used in cleaning process.
  • Performed hydro blasting on industrial equipment such as construction equipment, chemical plants, and oil refineries.
  • Operated and serviced hydroblaster support equipment such as tanks, pumps and hoses.
  • Trained new employees on use of hydroblaster and safety procedures.
  • Adhered to OSHA and safety regulations preventing workplace accidents and enhancing safety.
  • Annotated hydroblasting job logs detailing locations and dates of jobs.
  • Utilized required personnel protective equipment while using hydroblaster.

UNLOAD/Hauler Team Lead

Walmart Distribution Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Yard Management System - Managed average 40 trailers daily
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.

Dispatcher Manager

XYZ Logistics
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of 50 fleet vehicles.
  • Processed orders, ran bulk pick sheets, processed and printed invoices and created daily shipping logs.
  • Evaluated and adjusted over 35 routes based on daily needs, available workers, traffic hazards and weather conditions.
  • Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
  • Coordinated repairs to vehicles to maintain fleet operations.
  • Served as mediator when appropriate to settle conflicts and discrepancies between field personnel and management.
  • Oversaw team of 50 drivers by reviewing performance to promote timely and efficient deliveries and operations.
  • Observed staff to review compliance and safety to minimize losses due to violations or damage.
  • Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER APPRENTICE

We Can Code IT
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Developed clear specifications for project plans using customer requirements.
  • Delivered project reports and milestone updates to supervisor.
  • Collaborated effectively with members of software development team and personnel in other departments.
  • Wrote clear, clean code for various projects.
  • Analyzed source code to identify functionality issues.
  • Worked closely with peers to identify issues and provide suitable resolutions.
  • Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Worked with design teams and Senior Software Engineers to build customized software products for consumers.
  • Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
  • Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to division to enhance product development.

UNLOAD/HAULER

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2016 - 07.2019
  • Promotion to team lead - Managed 20 employees
  • Yard Management System - Managed average 40 trailers daily
  • Visually inspected all pallets for deliveries to verify quality and accuracy of shipments.
  • Trained and assisted new team members in technical, physical and interpersonal aspects of job.
  • Understood and adhered to state and federal regulations controlling warehousing, loading and shipping operations.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.

Hydroblasting Technician

Aquilex Hydrochem
01.2011 - 10.2012
  • Cleaned and accounted for tools after hydroblasting to maintain proper function and prevent lost tools and equipment.
  • Performed prior to use and scheduled inspections increasing life expectancy of tools and equipment.
  • Practiced water waste management program preventing possible hazardous material runoff.
  • Used hydroblaster to contain and clean up hazardous waste spills.
  • Annotated hydroblasting job logs detailing locations and dates of jobs.
  • Adhered to OSHA and safety regulations preventing workplace accidents and enhancing safety.
  • Utilized required personnel protective equipment while using hydroblaster.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Adminstration

The Ohio State University
Mansfield, OH

Certificate of Software Development - Software Developer

We Can Code IT
Columbus, OH
08.2019

Skills

  • Route Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Data Entry
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Loading and unloading
  • Warehouse Logistics
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Software Development
  • Java specialist
  • Dispatching Field Personnel
  • Delivery Policies
  • Employee training
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Updating logs
  • Staff Management
  • Training and Development
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Hazardous Materials Handling
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Team Communication
  • Chemical Handling
  • Production Scheduling

Additional Information

  • Spring Hibernate JPA JavaScript MVC HTML CSS Flexbox Grid TDD Agile (Scrum) Object Oriented Programming (OOP) AJAX JSON Restful APIs Responsive Design / Mobile Structured Query Language (SQL) Relational Databases Source Control / Git

Timeline

Hydroblasting Technician

USA DeBusk
02.2024 - Current

UNLOAD/Hauler Team Lead

Walmart Distribution Center
11.2021 - 10.2023

Dispatcher Manager

XYZ Logistics
12.2019 - 06.2021

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER APPRENTICE

We Can Code IT
05.2019 - 08.2019

UNLOAD/HAULER

Wal-Mart Distribution Center
09.2016 - 07.2019

Hydroblasting Technician

Aquilex Hydrochem
01.2011 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Business Adminstration

The Ohio State University

Certificate of Software Development - Software Developer

We Can Code IT

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