ZACHARY MERRIMAN
*** * **** ****** *********, Texas
****.********.**@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Operator who is a hard worker and dedicated employee, that is looking for a carrier with a company that cares for and takes care of their employees. Prefer a carrier type position that is long term, stable and ability to eventually retire from. Participation in the growth and sustainability of the company is a must. Desire to share the knowledge I have and will learn with the follow-on members of the team. Not afraid to participate in challenging missions when required or offered by the job. EXPERIENCE
Holmes Construction Services
Floor Installer/Foreman June 2017-Feb. 2019
Under limited supervision installed click lock flooring
Problem solving such as:
o unlevel subflooring
o Irregular shaped walls
o along with other problems that came about
Talked with customers to come up with plan/ideas for laying floor Cust-o-Fab
Boilermaker February 2019-March
2020 Responsibilities
Removed and replaced various bundles and maintained exchangers
Torqued various flanges using wrenches, click torque wrenches, and hydraulic torque wrench
Kept track of proper documentation of information including but not limited to JSA’s, work permits,
and torque specifications
Stronghold Industries
Boilermaker September 2019-March 2020
Assisted the catalyst technicians in preparing towers for entry
Unbolting/bolting up manways and headers
Replaced gaskets and bolts to size and type of flange 2
Austin Industrial
Boilermaker October 2019-March 2020
Work performed to “Zero Tolerance” principles
Followed out P&IDS to find the piece of piping or valve needed to remove and test
Block off and lockout sections of pipe to hydro-test
Prepare and test valves and piping for Hydro/pneumatic testing Martin Midstream
Operator March 2020-May 2022
Handing various products such as
o Anhydrous Ammonia
o Crude Oil
o Asphalts
o Ammonium Thiosulfate and Ammonium bisulfate solution o Both Molten and Prilled sulfur
Take samples of railcars and trucks to ensure the correct parameters are met before shipment
Oversee loading and unloading barges and ships
Check perimeter of facility to ensure the safety of employees
Inspect Railroad tracks to ensure code compliance and safe working condition
Operation of the control board for loading railcars, ships/barges, and trucks
Maintain compliance with PSM programs at the Neches Facility
Participate in the various safety programs within Martin o Lock out Tag out
o Safe work and Hot work Programs
o PSSR and JSA program
o Near Miss program
Cust-o-Fab
Boilermaker May 2022-Present
Keeping track of proper documentation of important information such as JSA’s and work permits
Walked out area of work with operations to assure safe work environment as well as properly locked out equipment
Pulling various exchangers and prepared them for hydro testing
Pulling valves for operations to inspect for reinstall or replacement
Rig our own valves, piping, and exchangers for removal/installation and giving hand signals to crane operator
Removing and installing trays in various size towers 3
EDUCATION
Nederland High School Class of 2017
Skills
Communication
Leadership
Project Management
Critical Thinking
Willingness to Learn
Computer literate
o Basic knowledge of Office and Windows programs
o Ability to utilize computer-based training programs AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Forklift Certified
Rigging Certified
Man-Lift Certified
Rail King Certified
PIC (Person-In-Charge)
Crane Operation Certified
NCCER Boilermaker Certified