JaVaughn P. Joseph
***** ******** ***** ************, ** 70769 225-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Professional Profile:
Certified in Planning and Scheduling with 5+ years related experience
NCCER Certified Millwright and Supervisor
10+ years working experience in chemical manufacturing industry
Licensed Commercial Driver
o Class A CDL
o Endorsements: Hazmat, Tankers, Doubles/Triples Trailer
Other Areas of Specialized Training
o Vibration Tech
o Mobile Crane Operator
o Laser Alignments
o Chemical Engineering
o Electronic Technology
Computer Skills/Software Knowledge
o SAP
o Microsoft Office Suite
o Commtest Ascent Program
Relevant Work Experience:
Turner Industries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Westlake Chemical Corporation, Geismar, Louisiana
Planner/Scheduler (promotion) (January 2013 – present) o Plan and schedules jobs for rotating equipment for the production of chlorine, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene dichloride units
o Confers with maintenance and operations management regarding the status of jobs o Provides costs estimates to unit managers to assist in the budget preparation process for jobs o Serves as a point-of-contact for vendors for maintenance equipment and supplies o Recommends improvements for processes to ensure efficiency o Correct equipment applications to increase reliability and function o Plan and schedules workflow of millwrights, welders and pipefitters o Troubleshoot equipment failures and make recommendations to resolve issues o Analyze production specifications and other construction data o Prepares weekly reports detailing instructions on required tools and equipment, total estimated manpower and time needed for job completion
o Recommends revisions to accommodate delay in schedules due to unforeseen conditions o Provides guidance and supervisory support as needed
Vibration Tech/Rotating Equipment Supervisor (August 2011 – December 2012) o Performed visual inspections of rotating equipment o Performed daily collections of vibration data while recording any changes to equipment status o Analyzed data collected to forecast any potential failures o Performed cause-and-failure analysis of equipment o Submitted reports to management documenting any findings o Made recommendations for repairs of damaged equipment o Performed follow-up inspections to verify completion of necessary repairs
Millwright Supervisor (promotion) December 2010 – August 2011 o Supervised and coordinated daily activities of millwrights o Verified dimensions of machine parts using gauges, calipers, lasers and micrometers o Ensured that all jobs were performed within safety guidelines
Millwright (December 2010 – August 2011)
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o Overall shop and field repairs along with routine preventative maintenance of moving equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, turbines, etc. o Assist in vibration monitoring program
o Selected to train apprentice millwrights on proper repair procedures and job expectations The Shaw Group, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mosaic Fertilizer Uncle Sam, Louisiana
Millwright (August 2001 – October 2006)
o Overall shop and field repairs along with routine preventative maintenance of conveyor belts, pumps, compressors, and other rotating equipment required for daily facility operations
o Served as assistant maintenance foreman responsible for timekeeping, workload distribution and other supervisory duties
o Practiced safety precautions in accordance to OSHA guidelines o Operated forklifts, manlifts, and other heavy duty equipment o Troubleshoot and pin-point failures of operational equipment Education:
Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc.
The Pelican Chapter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Mobile Crane Operator – Level 2 (January 2013 – December 2013)
Mobile Crane Operator – Level 1 (August 2012 – December 2012)
Planning and Scheduling (August 2004 – December 2004)
Millwright Certificate (August 2002 – August 2004) Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Commercial Driving (February 2010 - June 2010)
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Major: Chemical Engineering; Minor: Technology Engineering (August 1998 - December 2000) St. James High School, St. James, Louisiana
High School Diploma (August 1994 - May 1998)
Other Work Experience
Short-Term Contracted Employment
Plant Performance Services, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Hydro Blasting Foreman (August 2010 - December 2010 and November 2009 - January 2010) Turner Industries, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Millwright October 2006 – March 2007
Iberville Coating Inc., St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Painter/Sandblaster (April - August 2000 and June - August 1999) Coastal Ventures, Inc., Mobile, Alabama
Laboratory Sample Collector (February 2000 - August 2000) PPM Industrial, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Painter (June 1998 - August 1998)
Other Accomplishments
Chosen to represent the Pelican Chapter in the Associated Builders and Contractors Olympics for Millwrights for outstanding students