Material Handler Handling

WILLIAM FORD

***********@*****.*** / 225-***-****

SUMMARY

Nuclear/Industrial professional skilled in material handling, rigging, and mechanical work. Detail oriented and safety focused, prioritizing industrial safety and human performance on every job site. Experienced in evaluating work plans and driving process improvements to reduce re-work and eliminate performance errors.

SKILLS

Troubleshooting

Safety Analysis

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Clear Communication

First Aid/CPR

Interpreting Electrical Schematics

EXPERIENCE

Level II Lead Material Handler/Rigger

Day & Zimmerman – Dominion Nuclear - VA 08/23 – 10/23

Williams Industrial –Entergy Nuclear – LA 05/23 – 06/23

Sarens Nuclear –Entergy Nuclear – LA 01/23 – 05/23

Day & Zimmerman – Dominion Nuclear - VA 01/20 – 12/22

Expedite and oversee assigned lifting and rigging evolutions

Coordinate work plans with plant Operations team

Perform pre-job briefs prior to, and post-job critiques following all evolutions

Evaluate, prepare, and discuss Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) documentation with crew members prior to all work activities

Rigging Foreman during Refueling Outage, communicating effectively with Containment and Operations teams to coordinate and safely execute critical lifts in and out of containment structure

Observed and enforced all general housekeeping and radiological safety standards, ensuring full compliance by all team members

Advanced Miscellaneous Rigger/Fitter / Duke Nuclear – NC & SC

Energy Solutions – Oconee Nuclear Plant - SC 10/23 – 12/23

Aecon Wachs – Oconee Nuclear Plant, SC & McGuire Nuclear Plant, NC 04/22 – 11/22

Provide advanced rigging support for major nuclear refueling outage projects

Performed rigging, lifting, demo, and installation support on the McGuire Station Steam Generator Coil Replacement

Performed Demo and removal installation of feed water expansion joints for Oconee Station Reactor Coolant System

Assist with station projects as assigned in support of station goals and objectives

Maintenance Wind Turbine Technician / Fieldcore, a GE Company – Amarillo, TX 06/18 – 12/19

Monitored and evaluated all electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems of wind turbines

Performed routine and emergent maintenance on wind turbines as needed

Followed wind turbine generator maintenance procedures to maintain integrity of equipment, including safe lock-out practices, machine operating testing, and emergency stop procedures

Mounted and leveled electric motors

Installed, troubleshot, and repaired a range of mechanical systems and power supply circuits

Laser and mechanical alignment of generators

Performed vibration analysis of pitching system

Torquing, tensioning, and rigging of material

Iron Worker / Day & Zimmerman - North Anna & Surry Nuclear Plants - Mineral, VA & Surry, VA 01/17 – 05/18

Performed critical lifts of material in and out of containment structure

Safely and effectively bolted/unbolted radiological material boxes in accordance with station radiological safety standards and expectations

Manager / S&J Autos – Bay St. Louis, MS 01/14 – 12/16

Managed inventory and financial affairs, including the purchase and sale of vehicles

Ensured facility was well maintained and aesthetically pleasing to customers

Maximized efforts to assist customers with pre-approvals and financing

Confirmed all purchase deals were in good, legal order before finalizing and releasing vehicles to customers

Iron Worker/Fabricator / Shaw, Inc. – Grand Gulf Nuclear Generating Station – Port Gibson, MS. 01/13 – 12/13

Performed fabrication services for mock-up condenser work in accordance with company specifications and requests

Created layout design, performed all pre-installation work and assembly of new condenser unit

Joint Logistics Support / Northrop Grumman – Pascagoula, MS 12/10 – 12/12

Performed pressure testing on all scuttles, hatches, doors, and closures on assigned vessel

Installed ballistic doors and ammomag doors as specified

Tracked inventory and movement of all passageway parts and materials

Mechanic / Day & Zimmerman North Anna & Surry Nuclear Plants - Mineral, VA & Surry, VA 09/09 – 11/10

Supported plant operators in containment structure and on turbine deck

Prioritized and expedited the movement of various materials in support of work scope

Performed rigging activities in support of critical reactor head lift

Tower Technician / Basic Industries – Baton Rouge, LA 09/07 – 04/08

Removed and installed filler trays on fuel towers

Supported system upgrades by installing blanks and removing various types of valves

Boilermaker / TEI – Maguire Nuclear Station – Huntersville, NC 02/07 – 05/07

Used laser torch to cut into system in accordance with company specifications

Installed and tethered bladders at entryways to prevent foreign material for entering system

Entered system to demo trays, tube bundles, chevrons, and installed new stainless material

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

George County Public Schools – Lucedale, MS 2002

GED

Mesa Community College – Mesa, AZ 2018 - 2019

Wind Turbine & Telecom Technician Training Program

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid/CPR

Laser Mechanical Alignment

Digital Multimeter AC/DC

Hytorc Certification

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