Dustin Elam *** Cortez Court Frankfort, KY ***** 502-***-**** byvw9a@r.postjobfree.com Summaryob position applying for: Boilermaker, Ironworker, Rigger Objective: " I am a sincere, loyal and dedicated craftsman who has a great deal of ambition. Although I have extensive experience(12 yrs), in the construction industry, I love to learn, and am always up to a challenge. I get along well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my best to an employer." Work History Boilermaker Foreman • The Shaw Group, Inc. • From Mon, 01/04/2010 to Mon, 05/02/2011 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure While working for The Shaw Group in St. Paul, I oversaw the assembly and transit of twelve coal and limestone silos, and the sub-assembly and installation of two trisector air preheaters for two different boiler units simultaneously. This required me to assign dailly job tasks for up to twenty-five employees, as well as enforce all policies and procedures to ensure safe and punctual completion of said projects. I also completed dailly paperwork which included area audits, inspections, permits, requisites and time sheets. Boilermaker Leadman • The Shaw Group, Inc. • From Mon, 10/05/2009 to Mon, 11/23/2009 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure At Chalk Point, with The Shaw Group my responsibilities as a leadman included the fabrication and erection of new duct work to be installed between the baghouse and the absorbtion tank. We also rerouted air flow in existing duct work by changing or replacing the turning veins. This particular job was very demanding requiring me to ensure the completion of daily tasks assigned by the foreman. Structural Welder / Ironworker • Fagan Inc. • From Mon, 10/06/2008 to Mon, 04/13/2009 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure On an iron crew for Fagan in at Dry Fork Station, my primary duties job duties included connecting and bolting up, structural welding of clips, gussets, handrails and decking, as well as occasional rigging. We were responsible for erecting the turbine pedestal, heater floors and the administrative building. Boilermaker / Ironworker • Becon Construction, Inc • From Mon, 03/03/2008 to Wed, 10/01/2008 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure As an employee for Becon at EONUS/LG&E, I was responsible for building a baghouse and dry esp. These tasks included iron work, rigging, fitting, cutting and welding. This was new construction of a coal fire unit which required me, as a craftsman, to know a lot of different skills. Maintenance Mechanic / Machine Tender • IMAC • From Mon, 01/07/2008 to Thu, 03/20/2008 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure While working for IMAC at Gunite Corporation, I was responsible for the upkeep of shot cleaning machines which included Wheelabrator, Pangborn and Blast Cleaning Products. (BCP'S) I performed rigorous routine and preventative maintenance on these machines due to their destructive nature. This included welding and fabricating, plus mechanical and electrical knowledge needed to identify, troubleshoot and then repair. Boilermaker / Millwright • Powered Industrial Consultants-PIC • From Mon, 12/04/2006 to Thu, 12/20/2007 Construction -Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure During my employment with PIC, I performed maintenance on coal fire units and boiler components including air heaters, burners, blowers, precipatators, pulverizors, balls mills, generators, compressors, turbines and other equipment as needed. This included mechanical work on rotating equipment to fitting waterwall panels in a boiler. These tasks required a wide range of skills including cutting, fitting, rigging and welding. Also including teardowns, overhauls, expansions and rebuilds. Education KCTCS • Lawrenceburg, Ky • From Wed, 09/01/2004 to Fri, 05/13/2005 Associate Degree, Industrial Maintenance Machine Shop 1&2 Welding 1 Electrical 1 Degree Pending. U.S. Navy Training Center • Great Lakes, Il • From Mon, 01/12/1998 to Mon, 09/07/1998 Vocational, Electrical Core I learned basic knowledge of electrical components and how to identify, install, troubleshoot and repair. I received honors and was awarded a "C" school by finishing in the top three of my class. Franklin County High School • Frankfort, Ky • From Wed, 08/07/1991 to Tue, 06/06/1995 High School or Equivalent, All subjects studied I received an Academic Diploma with a GPA of 3.2. The Shaw Group • St. Paul, Va • From Mon, 01/04/2010 to Fri, 03/12/2010 Certification, Core Foreman Training I learned core values as to lead, train and manage a crew. Safety was to be implemented as a culture and to be held as first priority. Various classes on safety ,confined space, hot work, lock out / tag out procedures, rigging, PPE, quality control,Osha and Shaw policy and procedures. These classes were part of a continuous training program for foremen and above. Certification NCCER Certified Boilermaker • NCCER / Beacon • Fri, 06/13/2008 Basic knowledge of boiler components and there operations both primary and secondary. I learned to identify, troubleshoot and repair boiler components. Interpret blueprints for construction or maintenance of said components. NCCER Plus Certified Boilermaker • NCCER / The Shaw Group • Fri, 03/05/2010 Advanced studies of blueprints, weld procedures, heat exchangers, towers, boiler components, hangers and supports, valves, gaskets, oxy/fuel cutting procedures, fitting and rigging. Perform various duties or job tasks for evaluation of said knowledge. OSHA 10 General Industry Safety and Health • AK Steel • Tue, 05/09/2006 Basic knowledge of safety policy and procedures in an industrial or manufacturing facility. OSHA 10 Costruction Safety and Health • The Shaw Group • Sat, 01/23/2010 Basic knowledge of safety policy and procedures on a new construction site or the expansion of an existing site. Certificates of Completion • Ohi of America • Tue, 03/15/2005 Light Industrial Equipment Operator. Overhead Cranes (remote or pendant). Ropes and Slings (nylon and steel). Structural Welder-SWAW Stick 4G • Fagen Inc • Tue, 01/15/2008 1' plate test vertical and overhead Career Highlights " While working with Shaw I oversaw the construction of two Alstrom Trisector Air Heaters. These air heaters were sub-assembled on a lift frame and then transported to the unit and installed. This was the first time it had been done on a construction site making it a most challenging, but rewarding feat." Skills Computers Technology Sports Health Safety Light Industrial Equipment Operator CPR / First Aid Responder Damage control / Fire fighting Honors and Awards Letter of Appreciation from The United States Navy Certificate of Achievement for Record Breaking Performance at Sylvania Certificate of Achievement for Record Breaking Performance at AK Steel