Jaxon Hartman

I worked as a journeyman millwright and was quickly promoted to foreman where I oversaw 3 major turnaround projects at different times at Dominion Terminal Associates, another major coal management facility while working in the maintenance division in between the projects.

• Preform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heavy industrial equipment and material handling systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and install mechanical equipment to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, including conveyor components like bearings, pulleys, idlers, belt systems, drives and associated mechanical equipment.
• Preform precision mechanical work including shaft and bearing coupling and component installation and alignment.
• Use rigging equipment and proper lifting techniques to safely, move, position, and install heavy machinery and components.
• Preform equipment disassembly and reassembly during major repairs, maintenance outages, and equipment rebuilds.
• Preform welding, cutting, fabrication, and modification of structural components as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, diagrams, and measurements to complete repairs and installations accurately.
• Use precision measuring tools, hand tools, and power tools to inspect, fit, repair, and install mechanical components.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, fall protection, hot work procedures, and other industrial safety practices.
• Participate in planned maintenance outages and emergency repairs in a demanding industrial environment.
• Demonstrate ability to safely work around large scale equipment, rotating machinery, conveyors, heavy loads, and elevated work areas.
• Work effectively at heights and in physically demanding conditions while maintaining situational awareness and strict adherence to fall protection requirements.
• Inspect mechanical components for wear, damage, misalignment, and fatigue and communicate repair or replacements to supervisors.

• I returned to ITAC as a millwright/pipefitter working on various jobsites mainly Newport News Shipyard and was quickly promoted to foreman.
• Supervised installation and maintenance of machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
• Coordinated team efforts in executing turnaround projects, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Trained and mentored junior millwrights, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of safety.
• Assembled and disassembled equipment components, adhering to safety protocols and operational standards.
• Performed skilled welding tasks when required for repairs or fabrication projects ensuring high-quality results every time.
• Played a pivotal role in successful plant expansions by providing technical expertise during the installation of new equipment.
• Increased reliability of critical equipment by executing precision alignments using laser alignment tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies and processes quickly while maintaining focus on core responsibilities.
• Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
• Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
• Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
• Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
• Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.

• From May 2021 to May 2022 I worked on at Kinder Morgan, a major coal management facility as a journeyman millwright.
• Installed and maintained machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Led root cause analysis on equipment failures, facilitating strategic improvements in processes.
• Fabricated custom parts using welding techniques when necessary ensuring a precise fit for optimal functioning.
• Operated rigging equipment to ensure smooth lifting and placement of heavy materials.
• Collaborated with team members to develop safe rigging plans for complex projects.
• Implemented best practices in rigging techniques, resulting in improved overall performance and reduced accidents.
• Diagnosed and repaired conveyor belt systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Fabricated, installed and repaired conveyor belts, roller systems and escalators according to manufacturer and client specifications.

• During this time I worked as an apprentice to journeyman pipe-fitters, pipe welders, and millwrights on the SAM (Submarine Assembly Machine) project inside Newport News Shipyard.
• Supported daily operations by assisting with machinery setup and maintenance.
• Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
• Assisted in the installation and alignment of equipment, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.
• Followed blueprints, schematics, diagrams accurately to assemble complex machinery without requiring significant adjustments during final installation stages.
• Performed precise measurements using tools such as calipers, micrometers, and levels, ensuring accurate alignment of machinery components.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
• Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
• Utilized welding techniques as needed during repair or assembly tasks while adhering to company safety guidelines.
• Assisted with the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of mechanical systems to ensure optimal functionality at all times.
• Assisted in the training of new apprentices, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them develop into skilled millwrights.