Tristan L. August
Southampton
Summary
Nuclear Pipe Welder and Acting Foreman with 10+ years of extensive expertise in ensuring safety and quality in high-stakes environments. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in TIG and other welding techniques across diverse metals, leveraging strong interpretative skills for technical documents to ensure precise execution. Known for fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and solving complex challenges to enhance structural integrity and meet stringent industry standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Pipe Welder/ Acting Forman
Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News
07.2017 - Current
- Ensure safety and quality in welding, optimizing efficiency and precision.
- Expertly execute TIG and multiple welding processes, achieving high-quality results on diverse metals.
- Interpret technical documents accurately, ensuring precise project execution.
- Collaborate effectively to solve problems, fostering a communicative team environment.
- Enhance structural integrity through precision welding, meeting stringent standards.
- Interpreted complex technical documents and measurements to guide welding processes, facilitating accurate execution and reducing rework.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and advanced welding techniques to improve team skill set.
Line cook/prep cook
Taco Bell
Gloucester
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Prepared meals accurately, enhancing customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained strict food safety standards, ensuring top health compliance.
- Organized workstations to improve safety and streamline workflow.
- Executed precise food preparation, reducing errors and boosting quality.
Park Maintenance
Green Hand Farm Park
Gloucester
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Enhanced park safety through meticulous cleaning, boosting visitor satisfaction.
- Conducted landscaping and repairs, improving park functionality and efficiency.
- Prepared high-quality food, elevating customer service and satisfaction.
Education
High School -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA06.2017
Welding course -
New Horizons Regional Education Center
Hampton, VA01.2017
Autobody/welding course -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA01.2014
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety procedures
- Quality control
- Quality inspection
- Critical thinking
- Measurements and calculations
- Operations planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Project management
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Organizational skills
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Welding processes
- Welding techniques
- Stick welding background
Accomplishments
- ERP (Employee Recognition Program)Award 2023
- MOE (Model of Excellence) award, 2022
- TAP Award, 2021
- Main Omega Seal Weld, 2021 - Current
- Nuclear Pipe Welding, 2020 - Current
- Active Foreman, 2020 - Current
- Orbital Tig Welding, 2019 - Current
Key Qualifications
- Background security clearance
- NQC (Nuclear Quality Control)
- Confined space
- Fire watch
- Respirator
- Leadership and management skills
- VT level 2
References
Charles Santrock, Instructor, 757-869-4946, Newport News Shipyard
Timeline
Nuclear Pipe Welder/ Acting Forman
Newport News Shipbuilding
07.2017 - Current
Line cook/prep cook
Taco Bell
01.2015 - 06.2017
Park Maintenance
Green Hand Farm Park
08.2014 - 12.2014
High School -
Gloucester High School
Welding course -
New Horizons Regional Education Center
Autobody/welding course -
Gloucester High School