William West
Senath,MO
Summary
With a robust background spanning from heavy equipment operations at Kinder Morgan to leading William West Construction, I excel in personnel management and machinery operations. My career is marked by securing competitive contracts and ensuring safety compliance, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator
Trinity Rail
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
Jet Fuel Mechanic
Triumph Aviation Services
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Applied and followed all confined space guidelines.
- Maintained a crew and followed all Boeing and FAA regulations.
- Completed tasks accordingly to the work log and signed off by Inspection.
Farm Maintenance Worker
Black Gold Farms
06.2010 - 10.2017
- Enhanced farm productivity by performing routine maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Operated John Deere tractors, harvesters, disc blades, hippers, bedders and all farm equipment.
- Participated in 8 seasons of harvest of potatoes.
- Welding, Grinding, torch operations to insure all equipment was up to par and in working order
- Maintained water pivots.
Grinding Operator
Schueck Steel
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, or project deadlines.
- Operated a grinder on I beams to eliminate cracks from the mold.
- Operated a carbon arc air gouging torch
Torch Operator
Kinder Morgan
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- operation of a shotgun torch cutting of scrap metal to necessary lengths for the mill.
- Followed all safety regulations and guidelines
Machine Operator
Loxcreen
10.2007 - 09.2008
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
Company Owner
William West Construction
12.2019 - Current
- Maximized profits by negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers, securing competitive pricing on materials and services.
- Managed daily operations efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of the business.
- Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate productive and efficient workforce.
- Oversaw daily business operations and financial decisions to drive profitability and growth.
- House Remodel and renovations, Bathrooms, kitchens, etc. Electrical, plumbing. Tile, laminate, vinyl, and wood flooring. Re-Frame of homes including walls and foundation.
Millwright
Bronco Industrial Services
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinder Morgan
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated and maintained Komatsu Dumptrucks, Komatsu bucket loaders, and Bocats.
- Maintained and operated winches on barges. Including rewire and greasing.
- Helped with barges entrance and leaving of the loading and unloading docks.
- Helped with grapple and magnet changes on 1250s and 800s.
Automotive Technician
Stratton Oakmont by Turbo Bullet
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Purchased, and parted out high quality race car programs. All maintenance including electrical and drivetrain. Removed and installed new parts per customer request.
Education
Automotive/Marketing - Automotive/Marketing
Kennett High School
Kennett, MO05.2006
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Personnel Management
- Small business operations
- Business Development
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- OSHA Guidelines
- FAA Guidelines
- Boeing Aviation Guidelines and Regulations
- Confined Space Operations and Guidelines
- Chemical Operations and Guidelines
- Machinery Operations and Guidelines
- Safety Harness Rules and Guidelines
Timeline
Millwright
Bronco Industrial Services
10.2024 - 10.2024
Company Owner
William West Construction
12.2019 - Current
Automotive Technician
Stratton Oakmont by Turbo Bullet
07.2018 - 12.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator
Kinder Morgan
09.2017 - 07.2018
Crane Operator
Trinity Rail
01.2017 - 10.2017
Jet Fuel Mechanic
Triumph Aviation Services
12.2013 - 08.2016
Farm Maintenance Worker
Black Gold Farms
06.2010 - 10.2017
Grinding Operator
Schueck Steel
01.2009 - 10.2010
Torch Operator
Kinder Morgan
01.2008 - 12.2009
Machine Operator
Loxcreen
10.2007 - 09.2008
Automotive/Marketing - Automotive/Marketing
Kennett High School
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