Steven Whiddon
Millwright
Fort Worth, TX
*******@*****.*** - 832-***-****
Willing to relocate to: Austin, TX - San Antonio, TX - Fort Worth, TX Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Millwright
MCR Compression Services - Texas, North Dakota - October 2015 to December 2016 Remove and Install/Perform Maintenance and Upgrades, Overhaul/New Installations of: High speed rotating equipment and process equipment such as centrifugal, diaphragm, rotary and plunger pumps, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors
steam and gas turbines
heat exchangers and condensers
various specialty refining equipment
Perform mechanical seal rebuilds, replacements and installations Perform precision alignment of rotating machinery utilizing laser alignment tools as well as Reverse Alignment with dial indicators
Monitor cylinder strain of new installations on recip compressors and pipe strain on process pumps Assemble and fine tune fin-fans to the client and/or manufacturer's specifications Troubleshoot process pump conditions to determine root cause/failure analysis and establish a course of action for repair or replacement
Scope jobsites/equipment locations to identify any corrections that need to be made to piping, foundation, instrumentation etc
Scope and Plan necessary work with planners and engineers Write up daily reports detailing completed work and job status Oversee multiple locations to ensure work progress, communication amongst crafts, supply chain issues are all getting taken care of
Sit in daily morning meeting to listen to other crafts' job progressions as well as update everyone on my progressions, concerns, suggestions and questions
Determine priority of jobs and distribute work to crew members Oversee and Assist crew members with locations of parts/materials, work contacts for different areas of the field, ensure they have followed all safety policies and procedures and enter all necessary information on crew members' timesheets
Millwright
UNIVERSAL PLANT SERVICES - Baytown, TX - October 2011 to May 2014 Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
• Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
• Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Follow strict safety guidelines while performing work.Work under stressful conditions that one endures in an oil refinery, such as working in all weather especially the heat while working next to running equipment which usually is around 200-400 degrees. Also working in dangerous situations which required the use of fresh air while opening piping and being tied off with safety harnesses while working at high elevations.Also want to add that I also obtained my Rigging certification through the union training center Laborer
JACOBS FIELD SERVICES - Baytown, TX - July 2011 to October 2011 Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment.
• Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
• Carry needed tools or supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use.
• Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected.
• Left on good terms for a job that I could grow to have a career in and obtain a craft through proper training and experience.
Warehouse worker
MRS INDUSTRIAL STAFFING / TEXAS SCREW PRODUCTS - Houston, TX - March 2011 to July 2011 Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
• Keep records on the use and/or damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
• Left on good terms for a higher paying job.
Handyman
Handyman Extreme - Baytown, TX - July 2010 to March 2011 Replace and repair siding on houses.
• Repair the eaves on homes that suffered water damage
• Remove and install tile floorRemove, install and refinish wood flooring
• Construct wooden decks
• Install doors, glass and trim throughout homes
• Landscaping overhauls including tearing out and redoing flowerbeds, uprooting and planting trees and replacing sod.
EDUCATION
none in Construction Management
Blinn Jr College
2007
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to prioritize and distribute work
Oversee multiple locations and crew members
Scope and Plan for future work
• Able to keep calm under pressure
• Follows instructions very well
• Understand the importance of following safety procedures.
• Knows when to bring important information up to supervisor
• Possesses good leadership skills
• Able to figure out how new equipment works and comes apart
• Possesses safe and quality rigging practices