JOSHUA WIELAND
Johnstown
Summary
Dynamic, results-oriented professional with a proven track record in driving operational excellence and enhancing team performance. Expertise in leveraging data-driven insights to implement strategic initiatives that optimize processes and boost productivity. Adept at fostering collaborative environments that encourage innovation and continuous improvement. Committed to delivering high-quality results while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Rapid Fire Protection
05.2020 - Current
- Regularly review project details and plans to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Train apprentices in fitting pipe, reading plans and schematics, and systems installation. As well as applying best practices and to comply with fire code.
- Inspect completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with code.
- Attend Foreman coordination meetings on site, coordinate with the GC and other trades for any changes that need to be made.
- Ensure the correct safety protocols are being implemented and used for the tasks of the day.
- Keeping track of progress weekly through reports sent to my Superintendents and PMs. As well as updating as-builds, reporting, and filing Safety paperwork for daily tasks.
Sprinkler Fitter
Total Fire Protection Inc
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Responsible for installing, running, inspecting, and maintenance of building fire protection systems. Responsible for coordinating with on site general contractor (i.e project manager) and other trades (i.e electricians, plumbers, etc etc) to get the project completed and to be within fire code. Responsible for blueprint reading and on site fabrication to complete job.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Pipefitters, Local Union
05.2016 - 01.2018
- As an journeyman I am responsible to handle every task my foreman appoints to me on a day to day basis. Experience in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding and fabrication, advanced blueprint reading and designing, advanced layout, OSHA 30 cert, first aid and cpr certs, advanced training in hydronic and pneumatic piping systems, classroom and otj training in new construction and functioning commercial plants (I.e. Coors Brewing Co).
Team Lead
Vestas Blades
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible for leading the team and finishing the blade in the bay I was assigned too each day. Responsible for making sure the blade met and/or exceeded all specs, recording them, filling out and finishing paper work on the blades I was assigned to, and team leader for all internal inspections. One of seven team leaders on the finish department floor responsible for training, simple and intermediate repairs, inspections, internal inspections, paperwork, and general maintenance in my area.
Welder
Wood Group PSN
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Welder's Helper/ Welder Responsible for rolling out/up welders truck, reading blueprints and schematics, measuring and cutting pipe, prepping, fitting, grinding, and cleaning of pipe, changing welding heat as needed, and doing all chores/projects given by senior welder. Responsible for fabricating/welding and doing finish work on all fabrication projects.
Fabrication Mig/Stick Welder/Helper
FM Construction
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Responsible for reading blueprints for projects, prepping cutting welding and finish work of all projects given to me in the shop. Responsible for meeting with costumer at the job site, rolling out/up welding truck, assessing the job, prepping, fabricating, welding, and cleaning up.
Welder's Helper/ Welder
Wood Group PSN
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Responsible for rolling out/up welders truck, reading blueprints and schematics, measuring and cutting pipe, prepping, fitting, grinding, and cleaning of pipe, changing welding heat as needed, and doing all chores/projects given by senior welder. Responsible for fabricating/welding and doing finish work on all fabrication projects.
Technician
Strata International
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Responsible for running and maintaining separation vessel. Responsible for making judgment calls based on the well has done and responsible for separation of oil, water, gas, and burning off gas at a safe and appropriate rate, as well as keeping back pressure on well. Responsible for rigging up, rigging down, cleaning inside and outside of vessel, paper work, safety reports, daily logs, communication with all officials on site, and changing the operating in accordance to what they want. NOV (National Oilwell Varco)
Supervisor
NOV (National Oilwell Varco)
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Responsible for managing and training personnel, equipment up-keep, advanced repairs on equipment in field, and interacting with company officials in field. I was one of two supervisors in Utah managing seven rigs with our equipment on them. The rigs our equipment were on were running well and the energy company (Anadarko) was very happy with our managing abilities and our dedication to overseeing the whole process NOV (National Oilwell Varco)
Fluids Control Hand
NOV
02.2011 - 07.2011
- Responsible for oil and gas drilling- water treatment. Responsible for maintaining all of my equipment (which includes but is not limited to) water pumps, centrifuges, hoses, cone tank, and yellow dog pump. Responsible for all maintenance, general and repairs, of all machines. Responsible for checking and maintaining chemical levels in water and keeping a good PH balance.
Production Worker
Wal-Mart Distribution
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Shipping deck loader Load trailers, key in orders, preloading with electric pallet jacks and forklifts, filling orders for stores (order filling department), and running doors in receiving area X-Dock (order filling department). Always willing to come in extra days and holidays when needed, and was signed up for overtime every week.
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Distribution
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Unload trailers and stock freight on floors. Overseer of work area and others if needed, manager trained to manage grocery stocking team. Had all power equipment licenses and forklift license. Top production week in and week out, and worked an average of 15 hours of overtime a week. Was given the opportunity to be the area manager, but turned it down to transfer to the distribution center.
Basic training and Tech training
U.S.A.F
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Was a SF raven (Security Forces sniper). Was in the top ten airmen of my training team area of over seven hundred. Great reputation with my Sergeant and senior officers. One of four Ropes (managers) who oversaw one-hundred and thirty soldiers in which we reported directly to our Sergeant and First Lieutenant. Was given an honorable discharge for medical reason (migraines), which has been treated.
Education
A' - Nationally Registered Certified EMT
Aims Community College
01.2007
Skills
- Mig, Tig, Stick Welding
- Certified Sprinkler Fitter
- Mechanic
- Good team builder
- Good Leadership Capabilities
- Great customer relations
Certification
- OSHA 30 February 2017 to Present
- Fork life License/ Boom lift License September 2018 to Present
- Driver's License
Timeline
Foreman
Rapid Fire Protection
05.2020 - Current
Sprinkler Fitter
Total Fire Protection Inc
01.2018 - 05.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
Pipefitters, Local Union
05.2016 - 01.2018
Team Lead
Vestas Blades
02.2015 - 05.2016
Welder
Wood Group PSN
11.2014 - 02.2015
Fabrication Mig/Stick Welder/Helper
FM Construction
05.2014 - 11.2014
Welder's Helper/ Welder
Wood Group PSN
04.2013 - 05.2014
Technician
Strata International
04.2012 - 10.2012
Supervisor
NOV (National Oilwell Varco)
07.2011 - 04.2012
Fluids Control Hand
NOV
02.2011 - 07.2011
Production Worker
Wal-Mart Distribution
06.2009 - 02.2011
Overnight Stocker
Wal-Mart Distribution
07.2008 - 06.2009
Basic training and Tech training
U.S.A.F
05.2007 - 07.2008
A' - Nationally Registered Certified EMT
Aims Community College
ASSESSMENTS
- Mechanical Skills: Aptitude — Highly Proficient November 2019 Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/90a206fe4e3e4cd21410d3747e75b9dfeed53dc074545cb7
- Reliability — Highly Proficient November 2019 Tendency to be dependable and come to work. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/fd40943576e7b10b92b5a817035539beed53dc074545cb7
- Hydraulic Systems Specialist — Highly Proficient November 2019 Reading hydraulic schematics and troubleshooting issues in heavy hydraulic machines, not including passenger cars. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/5714f2bf346585808ed37631b4593f87eed53dc074545cb7
- Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Expert November 2019 Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/7df974728129a15bebe94b2d59d420b2
- Attention to Detail — Proficient November 2019 Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/cf27db3d989f35bb372c179cb109dab4
- Verbal Communication — Highly Proficient November 2019 Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/001229266d7006eaf3ad56212e3bce1aeed53dc074545cb7
- Customer Focus & Orientation — Highly Proficient November 2019 Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/cfb107372ee82053a1fd2cb6af25354beed53dc074545cb7
- Organizational Skills — Highly Proficient November 2019 Arranging and managing information or materials using a set of rules. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/d7847c82c997d3fb0192009952d91ac9
- Basic Maintenance and Repair — Highly Proficient November 2019 Performing basic repairs and maintenance for apartment complexes, office buildings, and other facilities. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/326b5959ef52f3361d2648c70f5aee9aedd53dc074545cb7
- Numerical Reasoning Skills — Highly Proficient November 2019 Quickly and accurately performing basic mathematical operations, recognizing numerical sequences, and interpreting graphs. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/4c2d5bd921420cfad2eb61b39d9c72cceed53dc074545cb7
- Workplace English — Expert November 2019 Understanding spoken and written English in work situations. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/0b0df5859a2c1bb354c679c791562a5eed53dc074545cb7
- HVAC Technician — Familiar November 2019 Designing, implementing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/16bc8453b95cc05c8e902556dcf3ac72eed53dc074545cb7
- First Aid — Highly Proficient November 2019 Treating common medical emergencies. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/f521ea852f5d41eacfe284e9bd223812eed53dc074545cb7
- Vehicle Maintenance — Highly Proficient November 2019 Knowledge of vehicles, vehicle maintenance, and repairs. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/c7bcb2341347da06cc6053f61bc44342
- Night Auditor (Hotel) — Highly Proficient November 2019 Selecting hotel rooms based on verbal requests and identifying errors in hotel data. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/share_to_profile/ade3fc80c87bfa6a3e52734c3deba5d9feed53dc074545cb7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Excellent worker whom is very goal, production, and quality oriented. Project oriented person that works very well alone or with others to get the task at hand started and finished. Excellent reputation with managers and is frequently asked to go to other areas to help out when they are shorthanded, need help, or work overtime.