William Whitehead
P.O. Box ***** Cell: 605-***-****
Fairbanks AK 99711 email: **********@*****.***
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