WALTER BEST
Arima,Trinidad And Tobago
Summary
Have been employed in the Welding Field for over twenty (20) years. Introduction to welding would have started at Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP) in the year 1999. During time at YTEPP, would have acquired both theoretical and hands-on training which would have led to commitment and drive to further myself in this industry. Have spent more almost half of tenure in this industry educating young minds about the trade as a Welding Instructor. More than half of tenure would have been spent on the field doing active welding and supervising.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chain
Gang Construction Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive highest turns possible on inventory.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
Welder
Yorke Structures Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Technical Instructor
National Energy Skills Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results for classes of over 20 students at a time.
- Updated training coursework and requirements according to group and technology changes.
- Led syllabus preparation based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
- Cultivated customized curriculum and course content to address organizational technology training mandates.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
Welder
Marlon Cooper Contracting Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welding Instructor
MUST Programme
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success for groups of 16-20 trainees at a time.
- Maximized student success by keeping up-to-date on course materials and modern curricula.
- Implemented new curricula and continuously improved industry practices during day-to-day management.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
Welder
Omicron Engineering Services Limited
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Welder/Fabricator
Eric Miller & Company Limited, Chaguaramas
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
Dexter Dean
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
Education
Vocational -
National Examination Council
Chaguanas Senior Comprehensive06.2010
CVQ - Vocational
National Training Agency
Port Of Spain2010
TTNVQ - Vocational
National Training Agency
2007
Vocational - Welding Engineering
John Donaldson Technical Institute
Port Of Spain2000
Youth Training Employment Partnership Programme
Port Of Spain1999
Auto Craft Practice 1 -
Arima Senior Comprehensive School
Arima 1997
Skills
- Pipe Welding
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Valve Repairs
- MIG Welding
- TIG Welding
- Teaching both Theory and Practical aspects of Welding
Qualities
God Fearing
Ambitious
Meticulous
Dynamic
Additional Information
Renis Gabriel
ELA Lecturer
University of the Southern Caribbean
Maracas, St Joseph
731-6402
Peter Quinin
Welding Inspector
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute
Port-of-Spain
625-2185
Timeline
Chain
Gang Construction Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Welder
Yorke Structures Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2018
Technical Instructor
National Energy Skills Center
01.2013 - 01.2017
Welder
Marlon Cooper Contracting Company
01.2011 - 01.2013
Welding Instructor
MUST Programme
01.2007 - 01.2010
Welder
Omicron Engineering Services Limited
01.2003 - 01.2007
Welder/Fabricator
Eric Miller & Company Limited, Chaguaramas
01.2001 - 01.2003
Welder/Fabricator
Dexter Dean
01.1999 - 01.2001
Vocational -
National Examination Council
CVQ - Vocational
National Training Agency
TTNVQ - Vocational
National Training Agency
Vocational - Welding Engineering
John Donaldson Technical Institute
Youth Training Employment Partnership Programme
Auto Craft Practice 1 -
Arima Senior Comprehensive School
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