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Robert Young

***** **** ******, *******, ***** 77429 713-***-**** E-mail: acrg9v@r.postjobfree.com A recognized leader, trainer and mentor with strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills. A structural/pipe fabricator and certified welder; results driven; safety conscience; and team oriented; possessing an inherent mechanical aptitude and the ability to accurately read blueprints and isometric drawings. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

W.R. Grace, 1990-2015, Maintenance Supervisor and Safety Coordinator:

Supervised maintenance, repairs and installation of production equipment and systems: pumps (positive displacement, centrifugal and diaphragm), meters (mechanical and mass flow), manifolds, inline heaters, heat exchangers, conveyors and gauges (pressure, board and ultrasonic)

Supervised general maintenance and repair of small (5000 lb.) forklift trucks

Designed and supervised the installation, replacement and/or repair of: stainless steel, galvanized and carbon – welded and threaded pipe and piping systems

Coordinated and supervised scheduling, materials ordering and assignments of projects with outside contractors, production crew and maintenance team. Renegade Services, 1980-1990, Owner

Construction of 35 Timewise Stores in the Houston, LaMarque and Livingston, TX

Designed, fabricated and installed stairs and catwalk at W.R. Grace

Steelwork revamping historical buildings in downtown Houston

Steel contraction at Southshore Harbor Convention Center and Hotel

Fabrication and installation of animal enclosures at the Houston Zoo

Enlargement of the coker unit at Shell Oil’s Deer Park refinery

Steel work at the vehicle assembly building at NASA in Cape Canaveral, FL. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Never a near-miss or recordable crew injury

Helped W.R. Grace CPD, Houston become top production facility in North America

Finish construction at the Charter Oil Refinery, Corpus Christi, TX

Lead-man at 21 years old, for Pyramid Manufacturing. TRAINING

Asbestos remediation

Lockout/tagout

Hazardous waste generation (RCRA)

Electrical safety awareness

DOT 1: hazardous materials table

Blood borne pathogen awareness

Certification training - Power

Industrial Truck Sit-Down Rider

OSHA (certified through 2018)

Ultrasonic Testing

South Bay Trade School - ship

fitter/welder course.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Letters of recommendation provide upon request

“I found Robert to be extremely competent in completion of repair and maintenance projects and in addition, providing design improvement suggestions in the construction of new Capital Projects... I believe Robert to be trustworthy, safety conscious and perform at a high quality level while consistently meeting timelines as requested.” – Stephen Day, Houston Plant Manager

(1980-2002), Western Region Mfg. Manager (2002-2006), W.R. Grace & Co. Construction Products Division.

“I have known and worked with Robert Young for 30 years... He has always gone above and beyond any expectations. He is professional, reliable and has worked well with vendors, contractors and employees. Robert would be a tremendous asset to any company or organization and has my highest recommendation.” – Betty Lemons, Plant Administrator, W.R. Grace CPD.

“Robert Young is extremely knowledgeable about his trade, very professional, and has excellent communication skills... He utilizes excellent project management skills to problem solve any mechanical or construction issues that arise... He is a solid leader, very honest and straightforward... He has strong safety focus and believes in good pre-work inspections... In my years working with him (12 years), his team did not have any recordable or lost time injuries... I highly recommend and would welcome his contribution to future projects.” – David Simkins, Site Manager, BASF - Quincy, FL, Former Plant Manager and Site Manager for W.R. Grace CPD.

“I strongly recommend Robert Young for employment. I have had the pleasure of working alongside him for over 15 years... provided in-house maintenance at our blending facility where he was entrusted with a great deal of responsibility... takes on all assignments with enthusiasm and dedication. He has maintained an excellent safety record... His superior organizational skills make him the consummate multi-tasker.” – Larry Jetter, Assistant Plant Manager, W.R. Grace CPD.