Jean Pierre Palman
Würenlingen
Summary
Diligent Welder with 28 years of experience welding for construction projects. Versed in operating cutting torches to dismantle and shape pieces and operating hoists and cranes to inspect pieces. Logical Welder works well with various materials to meet project requirements. Smoothly surfaces and joins components. Background working with steel and alloys. Hands-on experience setting up and operation welding equipment to assemble metal structures. Diligent individual focused on maintaining high productivity and safety targets. Dexterous team player comfortable working with little to no supervision. Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Managing, scheduling and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable expert in production with proven methods for improving efficiency. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor & Welding Supervisor
Siemens Switzerland
Thun,Bellizona & Monthey
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised the design, fabrication, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of complex mechanical equipment.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
Mechanical Supervisor/Specialist
Nuclear power station Beznau
Döttingen
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Assembled, integrated and repaired equipment or systems in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.
- Utilized highly-accurate measuring instruments to align machinery in new installations and replacement.
Mechanical Specialist/Rolls-Royce Burners Revision
N-Protec
Brugg
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Audited, maintained and repaired equipment to achieve operational efficiency.
Welding Supervisor
Ansaldo Energia AG (Switzerland)
Emsland,Lingen
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Nuclear Power stations
Leibstad,Gosgen
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed mechanical repair services and maintenance activities.
- Trained, motivated and directed employees to adhere to safe work methods.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Welder/Mechanical Specialist
Torex AG,Selfrag AG,Morewa AG
Wohlen,Full Reuenthal,Auenstein
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
- Assembled, integrated and repaired equipment or systems in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.
- Fabricated mechanical components consistent with engineering specifications for efficiency.
- Disassembled machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
- Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
Welding Supervisor(GT26)
ANSALDO ENERGIA AG
Baden
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Pipefitter
Paul Scherrer Institute
Villigen
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Welder
Verwo Wegmann AG
Dietikon
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Service Technician
TA service GmbH
Wohlen
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
- Implemented troubleshooting tactics to identify causes of poor machine performance.
- Examined previously completed work for accuracy.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Handled yearly and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles in good working condition.
- Relayed important safety guidelines to clients to achieve thorough understanding of new equipment.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
Service Technician
Güller Bausysteme AG
Würenlos
01.2012 - 04.2013
- Set up and operated mechanical and manual tools and equipment.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Examined previously completed work for accuracy.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Traveled to customer locations to complete work for pre-set appointments.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws and other power tools.
- Handled yearly and preventive maintenance to keep vehicles in good working condition.
- Installed new appliances, wiring and machinery in homes with defective equipment.
- Relayed important safety guidelines to clients to achieve thorough understanding of new equipment.
- Followed established safety rules, OSHA guidelines and company safety policies and procedures.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
Metal Fabricator
Metallbau Huser AG
Birhard
10.2009 - 08.2011
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Inspected completed fabrication projects to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Constructed base templates and interpreted construction and engineering blueprints.
- Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
- Designed and constructed base templates when appropriate.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
Sole Proprietor
Palman JP
Udine
02.2001 - 06.2009
- Built and enhanced relationships with clients to boost revenue.
- Managed organizational budget and finances.
- Maintained client records and information in customer database.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Developed business objectives and strategies to define goals and methods for achievement.
- Hired, supervised and mentored staff of 8/10 talented employees.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Approved and processed payroll and required documentation to deliver employee pay on time.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Kept building areas organized and functional to promote business productivity and deliver professional appeal to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Athlone Boys High School
Johannesburg South Africa01.1992
Gemological Institute of America
Carlsbad Skills
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Documentation and Reporting
- Continuous Improvement
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Inventory Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Procedures
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Production Planning
Languages
Italian, English, German
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Welding Lead Supervisor, Ansaldo energia (Switzerland) - 2020-2022
- Certified Working in confined space,Ansaldo Energia - 2020
- Certified working at height, Ansaldo Energia - 2020
- Certified Welder, Follows in PDF file Schweisser Prüfung - 2022
- A PDF file will follow with all my certificate(Zertifikat)
Hobbies
- Snowbording
- Kajak
- trekking
- motocycles
Timeline
Mechanical Supervisor & Welding Supervisor
Siemens Switzerland
09.2023 - 12.2023
Mechanical Supervisor/Specialist
Nuclear power station Beznau
08.2023 - 09.2023
Mechanical Specialist/Rolls-Royce Burners Revision
N-Protec
07.2023 - 07.2023
Welding Supervisor
Ansaldo Energia AG (Switzerland)
06.2023 - 07.2023
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Nuclear Power stations
04.2023 - 06.2023
Welder/Mechanical Specialist
Torex AG,Selfrag AG,Morewa AG
08.2022 - 04.2023
Welding Supervisor(GT26)
ANSALDO ENERGIA AG
03.2020 - 07.2022
Pipefitter
Paul Scherrer Institute
01.2016 - 12.2019
Welder
Verwo Wegmann AG
03.2014 - 12.2015
Service Technician
TA service GmbH
05.2013 - 01.2014
Service Technician
Güller Bausysteme AG
01.2012 - 04.2013
Metal Fabricator
Metallbau Huser AG
10.2009 - 08.2011
Sole Proprietor
Palman JP
02.2001 - 06.2009
High School Diploma -
Athlone Boys High School
Gemological Institute of America
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