Michael Monhollen
Vale
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in welding and fabrication, including expertise gained at Dow Chemical. Proven ability to enhance worksite safety and optimize equipment functionality. Skilled in pipefitting and emergency repairs, with a strong commitment to teamwork and maintaining effective client relationships.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3-D Welding & Fabrication
Self Employed Services
10.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Field Service Technician
West Virginia American Water
11.2019 - 10.2024
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in all interactions with clients, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional service.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment according to company safety procedures.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Streamlined service processes, documenting repair procedures and creating comprehensive reports for each job completed.
- Optimized equipment functionality by performing routine calibration and adjustments to meet manufacturer specifications.
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Dow Chemical
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace to streamline the completion of tasks efficiently.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Developed solid understanding of various metals'' properties, allowing for proper selection of filler materials for different applications.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
Underground Coal Miner
Massey Energy Coal
07.1994 - 11.2016
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, maintaining accurate records of ventilation plans and methane testing.
- Participated in safety meetings and training sessions with fellow miners.
- Successfully inspected safety of equipment for moving, lifting and drilling.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various roles within the mine, including face worker, haulage operator, and belt mechanic duties.
Education
NCCER Pipe Fitter Certification - Pipe Fitting
Bridge Valley Technical College
Charleston, WV10.2017
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pipefitting
- Installation and maintenance
- Welding
- Hand and power tools
- Emergency repairs
- Plumbing
- Pipe welding
- Hydraulic systems
- Equipment testing
- Pipe fabrication
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
Affiliations
Duncan’s Fencing
Certification
NCCER (National Center for Construction Education)
Timeline
3-D Welding & Fabrication
Self Employed Services
10.2024 - Current
Field Service Technician
West Virginia American Water
11.2019 - 10.2024
Pipe Fitter/Welder
Dow Chemical
11.2017 - 11.2019
Underground Coal Miner
Massey Energy Coal
07.1994 - 11.2016
NCCER Pipe Fitter Certification - Pipe Fitting
Bridge Valley Technical College
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