Jeffrey Barnett

• Facilitated a safe, inclusive learning environment by addressing and mitigating potential hazards related to welding equipment usage.
• Established positive relationships with students, promoting open communication and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Training 17 students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
• Implemented safety protocols during instruction, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries in the classroom.
• Managed classroom activities efficiently by implementing effective time-management strategies tailored to each lesson plan's objectives.
• Enhanced student understanding of welding techniques by incorporating hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

• Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Assisted in inventory management efforts by tracking material usage and recommending adjustments to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Operated various machinery, including welding equipment, power saws, and drills, in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and preparing materials for each project.
• Improved customer satisfaction through consistent communication, ensuring that final products met client specifications.
• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and develop solutions for ongoing projects.
• Developed innovative approaches for complex designs that required creative problem-solving skills during the fabrication process.
• Enhanced shop efficiency by streamlining fabrication processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
• Assisted in training new employees, fostering a positive work culture and efficient teamwork.
• Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety procedures and regularly inspecting equipment.
• Established strong communication lines with supervisors to provide regular status updates on assigned projects.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and workload management.
• Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team-building activities and maintaining open lines of communication with coworkers.
• Utilized problem-solving skills to overcome unforeseen challenges during the fabrication process without compromising quality or timeline goals.
• Read and interpreted blueprints or drawings to ensure accurate execution of project specifications during the fabrication process.
• Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
• Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
• Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
• Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.

Startup team of gas treatment centers on Riotinto site.

Responsible for coordinating and helping work crews complete projects as working forman to start up smelter.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
• Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
• Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
• Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
• Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
• Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
• Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
• Facilitated cross-department communication, ensuring projects stayed on schedule with clear updates and coordination.
• Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.
• Improved customer satisfaction by delivering custom welding projects ahead of scheduled deadlines.
• Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Welder helper on tailings pipe at Suncor,Syncrude and Shell p;ant sites