William Whitehead

P.O. Box ***** Cell: 605-***-****

Fairbanks AK 99711 email: acpivv@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Technically skilled equipment installation Foreman with over 15 years hands-on experience and technical

training in various job positions in areas of mechanical repair and fabrication.

Core Qualifications

Strong mechanical skills Excellent problem-solving abilities

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Strong organizational skills Hands-on and proactive

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Strong team player Strong written and verbal communication

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skills

Strong work ethic

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Team player

Supervisory experience •

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Deadline driven

Troubleshoot/repair of compression equipment •

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Familiarity with weld inspection process

Full set up/programming for CNC •

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Job status reports

Establishing goals and setting priorities •

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Proficiency with mechanical and electric tools

Good mechanical aptitude •

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Troubleshooting expert

Managing large crews •

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Data analysis tools

Extensive experience with welding processes •

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Project management skills

Computer literate •

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Clean D.O.T.

Consistent work history •

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Equipment problem resolution

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Experience

Black Gold Express May 2014

Truck Driver

North Pole, AK

Reduce company cost by obtaining customer’s delivery goals. Help maintain equipment by light

mechanical and welding.

Childers Trucking April 2013 – May 2014

Hot Shot Tool Transporter

Casper, WY

Transportation of drilling tools from tool manufacturer to drilling site.

LEAM Drilling Systems, Inc. November 2011 – April 2013

MWD Engineer/Coordinator

Dickinson, ND

Senior Lead MWD Engineer. Program tools for directional drilling. Comprehensive data reading.

Coordinate MWD placement in oil field.

Arch Coal March 2003 – November 2011

Welder/Millwright [upgrade supervisor]

Wright, WY

Reduced downtime during production by maintaining equipment and reducing unnecessary

maintenance. Responsible for promoting safe and clean working environment. Reviewed work orders

and communicated with prior shift to assess work needs for the day. Supported technicians in

equipment maintenance and repair. Trained with company experts to weld intricate parts. Used hoists

and cranes to lift work pieces to machine. Used processes including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc,

flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding. Worked

overtime, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.

Time Equipment Rental and Sales April 2000 to March 2003

Shop Foreman

Rapid City, SD

Repaired wiring, plumbing, equipment and machinery. Responsible for promoting safe and

clean working environment. Reviewed work orders and communicated with prior shift to

assess work needs for the day. Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.

Used processes, including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc,

shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding. Worked overtime,

including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergencies and fix unsafe conditions.

Custer State Park February 1996 – November 1999

Assistant Herd Manager

Custer, SD

Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth operation of park resources. Directed

strategic initiatives to achieve [organizational objective]. Hired and trained staff for season.

Enforced safety procedures in accordance with facility policies and government regulations.

Education

Mitchell Vo-Tech

Welding Fabrication

Graduate [High Honors]

Mitchell, SD

Certificates: Gas welding, Arc welding, Mig welding, Tig welding, blue print reading,

fabrication processes

Professional Affiliations

Member, Wyoming Miners Foreman Association

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