Thomas Poole Jr
Lucedale
Summary
Knowledgeable General Foreman well-versed in leading crews to complete jobs within tight deadlines. Delegates assignments, manages schedules and coordinates resources. Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities. 18 years of construction based experience in a wide range of crafts. Combination welder with knowledge of all metals and processes. CAWI certification. OSHA 30
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker
Nooter Construction
06.2023 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick and Auto welding processes.
General Foreman/Foreman/Welder
TEiC
01.2012 - 05.2023
- Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing job tasks
- Analyzed blueprints to best layout, cutline, and rigging practices
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Maintained cost-effective inventory of spare parts to help achieve production goals.
- Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Welder/Foreman/General Foreman
Brown And Root
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Completed final walkthroughs at job sites to close out projects.
- Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
Welder/Foreman
Thompson Construction Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
George County High School
Lucedale, MS05.2007
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Dimensions and Measurements
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Training
- Quality Control Standards
- Job Planning
- Safety Enforcement
- Job Site Supervision
- Installation and Repair
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Crew Direction
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Daily Planning
- Accurate Reporting
- Hand and power tools
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Safety procedures
- Welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Basic plus
- CAWI
- Tappi Safe
- NCCER
- TWIC
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Boilermaker
Nooter Construction
06.2023 - Current
Welder/Foreman/General Foreman
Brown And Root
01.2013 - 01.2022
Welder/Foreman
Thompson Construction Group Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2019
General Foreman/Foreman/Welder
TEiC
01.2012 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
George County High School
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