Shadd Kropaczewski
Kentwood, MI 49508
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Quality Control technician to further my abilities and understandings of coatings
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and corrosion protection.
To further my expertise in the blasting and coatings profession.
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CERTIFICATIONS
NACE coating Inspector level 2 certified
NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 certified
Ø TWIC card holder
sspc industrial applicator
CPR/first aid/AED
Lead abatement worker
Fall protection
Confined space entry
Respiratory protection
Blasting and coatings
July 2007 Journeyman Painter of the IUPAT Kalamazoo, MI
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
12/08 1/3 DC Cook Nuclear Generating Facility Bridgeman, MI
Unit one Cycle 23 Refuel Outage
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Blasting and coating/ general lead abatement
Unit One Forced Outage Turbine Rebuild
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Some of my duties included:
Blasting of high pressure turbine and lower condensers
Logged approximately 900 hours of lead abatement
A minimal amount of level one painting in containment
Unit Two Cycle 18 Refuel Outage
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Some of my duties included:
Preparation for level one painting in containment
Removal of loose coatings in steam generators (dog houses)
Level two painting in turbine and auxiliary building
Worked on the containment cooling unit project
03/08 DC Cook Nuclear Generating Facility Bridgeman, MI
Unit One Cycle 21 Refuel Outage
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Some of my duties included:
Preparation for level one painting in containment
Removal of loose coatings in steam generators (dog houses)
Level two painting in turbine and auxiliary building
03/07 03/08 Various Nuclear and Industrial Work Multiple states, USA
3/01 3/07 Alaska Paint co.
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some of my duties include:
foreman on various commercial paint jobs
painter/blaster on various industrial jobs
coating inspection/QA
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Have experience in blasting and painting the following:
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Caustic acid tanks
Crude oil tanks
Water towers
Oxygen holding tanks
Coal burning facilities
Ship yards
Chemical plants
Have experience in power washing and painting the following:
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650 foot chimney stacks
Factory whiteouts
Have experience in painting the following commercial buildings:
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Four Winds Casino and Resort
Apartment buildings throughout the state of Michigan that included both new construction and
remodels
Grand Rapids Courthouse
Various strip malls throughout the state of Michigan that included Rivertown Crossings in
Grandville, Michigan
Numerous other properties (contact for a more detailed list)
Have experience in painting residential properties
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
03/07 present International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) MI
Ø District Council 26 Local 312
Delegate to District Council 26
Recording Secretary of Local 312
Negotiating Committee member of 2008
SCHOOLING
2006 Capital City High School
High School Diploma
REFERENCES
Ken Pifer
Local 312 Business Agent
269-***-**** cell
269-***-**** work
Jeff Kelley
Head of District Council 26
810-***-**** cell
Jeff Allen
Local 312 Delegate and Trustee
269-***-**** cell
Broke Manley
Local 1803 Business Agent
989-***-**** cell
More References available upon request