William Cooper
Chatham,LA
Summary
Experienced millwright with strong skills in equipment maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and welding. Proven ability to conduct inspections and implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance safety compliance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright
Sulzer turbine Service
Houston, Texas
08.2020 - Current
- Installed and maintained turbine systems for optimal performance and reliability.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify and address mechanical issues promptly.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining, or fabricating replacement parts.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure precise alignment of rotating equipment.
- Trained junior millwrights on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Operated plasma cutting tools for accurate metal shaping and preparation.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
Driller
Rowand drilling
Houston, Texas
09.2007 - 07.2019
- Operated drilling rigs and equipment safely in various terrains.
- Set up rigs for various types of drills including directional, horizontal and vertical wells.
- Monitored drilling parameters to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular maintenance on drilling machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed according to schedule.
- Documented drilling, maintained records and submitted status and result reports.
State Maintenance Manager
Diamond B Construction Company
Alexandria, Louisiana
07.2000 - 08.2007
- Reviewed completed work to uphold quality and consistency standards.
- Recruited and trained new employees to fulfill job requirements effectively.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols.
- Provided technical support to address system malfunctions and breakdowns.
- Managed team operations, tracked daily progress, and coordinated project planning.
- Troubleshot system issues to identify root causes.
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, monitored employee tasks and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Education
GED -
Forest High School
Forest La04-1993
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspections
- Pump maintenance
- Torque specifications
- Mechanical assembly
- Conveyor assembly
- Pipe fitting
- Metal fabrication
- Bearing installation
- Hand tools
- Forklift operation
- Equipment preparation
- Maintenance documentation
- Technical reading
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Millwright
Sulzer turbine Service
08.2020 - Current
Driller
Rowand drilling
09.2007 - 07.2019
State Maintenance Manager
Diamond B Construction Company
07.2000 - 08.2007
GED -
Forest High School