Billy Coats
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EXPERIENCE
The Master’s Hand – Tecumseh, OK Owner 02/2023 – Present Supervisor: Self-Employed Hours per week: 40 May contact: Yes
Directed acquisition and inventory control of construction and painting materials, protective coatings, solvents, and industrial tools, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Secured and managed commercial painting contracts through competitive bidding, demonstrating knowledge of surface preparation, material cost estimation, and timeline forecasting.
Operated heavy equipment and lifting machinery in accordance with OSHA standards to support high-reach or large-scale surface treatment and coating.
Managed job site coordination and workflow planning to complete surface treatments on a variety of metal structures, including preparation, masking, priming, and finish application.
Our Father’s Hand – Shawnee, OK Pastor 02/2023 – Present Supervisor: Self Hours per week: 40 May contact: Yes
Managed operational functions including budgeting, facilities maintenance oversight, and scheduling of community outreach activities involving restoration and upkeep of facilities.
Led special projects involving surface cleaning, painting, and repair in support of church renovations and community improvement efforts.
Oversaw volunteers and project timelines for minor construction, painting, and cleanup jobs, ensuring safety protocols were followed during all tasks.
Conducted outreach in underserved communities, facilitating logistics, supply distribution, and mobile setup of event spaces and shelters.
State of Oklahoma – Taft, OK Chapel Orderly 01/2014 – 02/2023 Supervisor: James Remer Hours per week: 40 May contact: No, Deceased.
Supported daily operations of chapel facilities, including custodial upkeep, minor repairs, painting, and general maintenance to preserve facility standards.
Worked directly with staff to prepare physical environments for large services, involving the use of ladders, lifts, and material handling tools.
Ensured safe and efficient use of supplies including paint, cleaning agents, and other chemicals consistent with safety data sheets (SDS).
Assisted with setting up and teardown of events involving painted signage, furniture touch-ups, and preservation of equipment.
Gulfco Industries – Oklahoma City, OK Lead NC Machinist 03/1977 – 01/1979 Supervisor: David Sirmac Hours per week: 40 May contact: Company moved.
Operated numerically controlled machinery to fabricate metal components, interpreting blueprints and job orders with precision.
Maintained equipment and performed routine calibration checks to ensure quality finishes and tolerances.
Basin Drilling Company – Henessey, OK Floor Hand 06/1979 – 06/1980 Supervisor: Unknown Hours per week: 40 May contact: No
Operated and maintained industrial machinery under harsh conditions, emphasizing safety, physical stamina, and procedural adherence.
Prepared equipment and surfaces for continued operational use, contributing to preventative maintenance efforts.
Viersen and Cochran Drilling Company – Okmulgee, OK Motorman 06/1980 – 08/1985 Supervisor: Tom True Hours per week: 40 May contact: Company moved.
Oversaw engine and pump operation on oil rigs, conducting routine surface checks and machinery painting for corrosion prevention.
Managed inventory of mechanical fluids and tools, ensuring machinery surfaces were properly maintained and marked.
Weatherford Fishing and Rental – Yukon, OK High-Pressure Tech, BOP Tester 08/1994 – 11/2001 Supervisor: Eddie Glover Hours per week: 40 May contact: Company moved.
Tested blow-out preventers (BOPs) under high-pressure conditions, requiring exact surface cleaning and sealing prior to tests.
Maintained safety coating and paint applications on critical equipment to support longevity and field compliance.
Exxis Trailer – El Reno, OK Front Line Welder 02/1998 – 08/1999 Supervisor: Steve Sorrels Hours per week: 40 May contact: Yes
Performed welding on steel and aluminum structural components, followed by grinding and surface prep for painting.
Applied industrial finishes to fabricated parts using paint booths and spray equipment as required.
Dexter Axle – El Reno, OK Axle Welder (Steel) 03/1997 – 01/1999 Supervisor: Mark Bradford Hours per week: 40 May contact: No, Deceased.
Welded steel axles and prepped components for finishing operations, including grinding, painting, and sealing.
Worked in coordination with team members to ensure high throughput in an industrial setting.
Greenland Drilling Company – Chandler, OK Derrick Hand and Driller 09/2001 – 05/2008 Supervisor: Ed Taylor Hours per week: 40 May contact: Yes
Conducted routine equipment cleaning, degreasing, and painting to prevent rust and ensure visibility of safety markings.
Maintained daily inspection logs and took corrective action on paint-chipped or corroded surfaces.
EDUCATION
Conners State College – Taft, OK Associate of Arts in General Studies 2020
REFERENCE
Joseph Bowers, 405-***-**** Quality Assurance Specialist, Tinker Air Force Base, OK
Bill & Judy Hulett, 918-***-****/409-***-****, Assistant Chaplain, Taft, OK
Jack Conger, 615-***-****, Cement Contractor, Shawnee, OK
Clint Dawkins, 405-***-****, Pastor Sharon Baptist Church, Shawnee, OK
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & SKILLS
Spray guns (air and airless), industrial paint booths, compressors
OSHA safety compliance, PPE, MSDS handling
Surface preparation: sanding, chemical stripping, sandblasting
Knowledge of coatings: enamel, epoxy, polyurethane, primers
Blueprint reading, work order interpretation
Forklifts, manlifts, and scaffolding safety operation