Sean D. Fravel

**** ****** ******

San Antonio, TX 78263

361-***-****

ad0sth@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

I am 15-year welder/ fabricator. welder, very proficient in MIG, Flux Core, TIG, Stick, Brazing, Torch Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Gouging, Lance, Craftsman and Millwright in both Petroleum and Renewables Sectors. I presently own Goat Head Welding Services in San Antonio where I continually maintain good customer relations, bid the full spectrum for accruing welding projects for customers, fabricate, layout, weld, paint, delivery, and install welded products. Also build everything from cattle guards, custom gate entries, trailers, make trailers and equipment repairs, etc. Being in a completive field, I do well but struggle a lot staying busy. I am looking for a good company to invest my energies into so I can provide for my family and myself. Experienced and a very diligent worker. I am reliable, and honest. I can work well with others and love to help others achieve their goals while doing the same for myself.

I have welding supervisor experience and quality control experience. Also talented in leading teams related to the construction and maintenance of large-scale sand and solar facilities.

Availability

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Shift Work, Multiple Schedules

Experience:

MYR Energy Service Inc. (MYRE), Milton Pennsylvania

General Mechanical Foreman Operator Welder and Erosion Control Specialist / November 2022 to Current -

My foreman responsibilities, overseeing new projects as they start for pile installation, surveying distribution, welding inverters to pads, welding CAP stations, glass installation, trenching, assuring my employees adhere to quality control and safety procedures. directions from superintendents and owner reps for erosion control and civil work as needed. Leading and training a mechanical crew for daily operations for three sites. My qualification consist of : Excavator, Roller, Skid Steer Excavator, Water Truck, Telehandler. Trencher, Rock Drill. PD-10 Pile Driver, Hydrovac, Farm Tractor, Articulating Front End Loader, and maintain a Class A CDL Driver License.

Welder/ Fabricator. Business Owner / July 2020- October 2022

Goat Head Welding - San Antonio, TX

Responsible for ensuring quality and accuracy of all welding tasks. Fabricating custom projects for customers. Reading and deciphering blueprints received from customers. Creating material lists for projects along with projection times. Fabricate, layout, weld, paint, delivery, and install welded products. Also build everything from cattle guards, custom gate entries, trailers, make trailers and equipment repairs, etc. Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time. Inspected and repaired components to implement corrective action. Adjust gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames. Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment. Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type. Prevent distortion of parts by monitoring fittings, burning and welding processes. Assemble boiler parts and pressure vessels for structural use. Inspect grooves, angles, and gaps allowances with micrometer, calipers, and precision measuring instruments. Scraped off excess spatter and other material using portable and arc-cutting equipment. Laid out, positioned aligned and secured parts and assemble with straightedges and combination square sand calipers. Sustained safety protocols and ensured proper, cost effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials. Prepare broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces. Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Superior Silica Sand

Poteet, TX

Maintenance Technician/Welder

March 2020-May 2020 (Laid off due to covid-19)

Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on belts, gear boxes, motors, pumps, etc. Responsible for repairing or fabricating mechanical and electrical equipment. Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical equipment when needed.

Lone Star Bakery Inc.

San Antonio, TX

Maintenance Technician/Welder

November 2019-March 2020

Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyor belts, metal spirals, etc. Repairing or fabricating mechanical and pneumatic equipment when needed. Responsible for setting up production line. Troubleshooting electrical equipment when needed.

Black Mountain Sand – Bigfoot Plant

Poteet, TX

Maintenance Technician 3/Welder

March 2019-September 2019

Responsible for performing mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance on belts, hoppers, hydrosizers, dryers, rotexes, heavy equipment, and general site equipment. Also responsible for welding activities. Operate forklift, skidsteer, dingo, man lift, excavator, bucket truck, M980 and 944K Deere on site when needed. Run Wet Plant boards when needed.

Turnkey Processing Solutions/Black Mountain Sand -Vest Plant & El Dorado Plant

Kermit, TX

Maintenance Foreman

November 2017-December 2018

Leader of technicians, responsible for performing mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance on belts, hoppers, hydrosizers, dryers, heavy equipment, and general site equipment. Also, responsible for welding activities. Qualified operator on all cranes, forklift, skidsteer, dingo, man lift and excavator.

Boots Smith

Midland, TX

Wireline Shop Hand

October 2017-November 2017

Qualified loading for perforating guns, driving wireline trucks, and performing general maintenance on all oil field equipment.

Mortenson Construction/Mortenson Energy Services

Minneapolis, MN

Mechanical Lead

Alamo 6/Pearl Solar-McCamey, TX

February 2017-October 2017

Technical Leader of a crew of technicians responsible for performing mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance on solar power of generating equipment. Also, responsible for maintenance and repairs on site equipment and welding activities.

Welder Foreman

Alamo 6/Pearl Solar-McCamey, TX

July 2015 – February 2017

Responsible for the welding, fabrication, and installation of components related to the construction of solar generating facilities. Also operated site related equipment.

G&L Transport

Orange Grove, TX

October 2012 – May 2015

CDL Driver / Welder

Equipment Safety

Halliburton

Alice, TX

November 2011 – October 2012

CDL Driver

Frac Hand

MK Welding

San Antonio, TX

September 2007 – May 2009

Welding

Welding Apprentice

Education:

East Central High School 2004 – 2006

Proficiencies/Talents:

Welding and Fabrication

Reading Schematics and Blueprints

Leading Craft Teams

Problem Solving

Texas Class A CDL Driver

Safety Oriented-OSHA 30, MSHA

Equipment Operator (Skid steer, mini excavator, construction forklift, aerial lift, etc.)

Additional Information:

Welding Instructor at James Madison High School

San Antonio, TX May 2009 – April 2010

Professional References

David Caro - Regional Sales Manager – 361-***-****

Bo Richardson – EOG Consultant – 830-***-****

Brandon Medaries – Civil Engineering 318-***-****

Tom Becker – Plant Manager – 435-406-478

Closing

I just want to express my sincere gratitude for you taking the time to review and consider my application. I want to plan and intend, to be productive and helpful member to your company and would love the opportunity to sit down and discuss this with you more and explain my desire to be part of the StandardAero family. Again thank you for your time and consideration,

Sean Fravel / 361-***-****

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