Arthur Thibodeau
Grovetown
Summary
Results-driven professional with 10 years of U.S. Navy experience, including supervisory and project management roles. Skilled in mechanical systems, welding, pipefitting, X-ray code welding, and construction project execution. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified, Green Belt trained, and OSHA 10 certified. Seeking a Project Engineer position to apply technical expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills in construction and engineering projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Supervisor
Construction & Industrial Welding Experience
04.2020 - Current
- Supervised construction crews performing welding, pipefitting, and structural fabrication in industrial and commercial projects.
- Served as foreman overseeing 10-20 personnel, ensuring project schedules, quality standards, and safety compliance were consistently met.
- Managed workflow, assigned tasks, and coordinated multiple trades on complex construction projects.
- Performed hands-on welding, X-ray code welding, and pipefitting while mentoring and training crew members.
- Implemented process improvements and safety programs, reducing project delays and improving team efficiency.
- Conducted inspections, quality control, and troubleshooting of welded joints, pipe systems, and structural assemblies.
E-5 | Aircraft Structural Mechanic & Industrial Welder
United States Navy
11.2010 - 04.2020
- Supervised teams of 5-15 personnel, overseeing welding, pipefitting, X-ray code welding, and maintenance projects under strict deadlines and safety standards.
- Planned, scheduled, and executed complex projects, including construction and fabrication tasks, ensuring quality control and adherence to technical specifications.
- Applied Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt methodologies and Green Belt training to optimize workflows, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
- Maintained structural integrity of aircraft components through industrial welding, X-ray code welding inspections, fabrication, and mechanical assembly techniques.
- Coordinated personnel assignments, material allocation, and multi-step project execution.
- Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on mechanical systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05-2027
Skills
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Workflow optimization
- X-ray code welding
- Pipefitting
- Fabrication
- Structural assembly
- Construction oversight
- Inspection
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Green Belt
- OSHA 10
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CAD basics
- Project tracking software
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
- OSHA 10 Certified
- Welding Certifications (e.g., AWS)
Leadership Supervisory Experience
- Supervised and trained personnel in technical tasks, safety protocols, and project execution.
- Implemented process improvements and training programs to enhance team efficiency.
- Coordinated multi-step projects with strict deadlines in high-pressure environments.
Additional Information
Four overseas deployments with extensive operational and project management experience., Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills., Eligible for government and construction site security clearances.
Timeline
Foreman/Supervisor
Construction & Industrial Welding Experience
04.2020 - Current
E-5 | Aircraft Structural Mechanic & Industrial Welder
United States Navy
11.2010 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of North Dakota