John Carroll

Motivated Welder Helper, Shop Hand, and current Charter College Welding Technology student with solid field experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and pipefitter assistance. Skilled in joint preparation, beveling, mechanical grinding, and shop workflow optimization. Military-trained with demonstrated stamina in severe Alaskan industrial environments, holding an active TWIC, NSTC, and strong safety leadership credentials.

NDT Technician / Pipefitter Helper - USAF Reserves / Norcon - Turnarounds & Operations

• Conducted non-destructive inspection support and evaluated structural weld integrity on high-pressure industrial piping systems and structural assemblies.
• Prepped, ground, and cleaned weld seams using heavy angle grinders and specialized abrasives to meet stringent inspection criteria and code tolerances.
• Assisted journeyman pipefitters and welders with material staging, joint fit-up, alignment, and equipment rigging during high-stakes turnaround schedules.
• Maintained exact technical logs, tracking inspection readings and reporting defect locations to engineering teams.

Roustabout / Floorhand - Doyon Drilling - North Slope, AK

Rigs 141, 142, 26, 19

• Operated hydraulic handling equipment, rigged tubulars, and staged heavy tools during fast-paced Arctic drilling operations.
• Inspected structural rig components, piping connections, and drill tools for mechanical fatigue, wear, and structural deficiencies.
• Enforced rigorous North Slope safety guidelines, participating in daily JSAs and zero-incident environmental protection practices.

Housing Maintenance Specialist - Cook Inlet Housing Authority / NOVA Property Mgmt - Anchorage, AK

• Performed structural repairs, cabinetry framing, fixture fabrication, and mechanical troubleshooting on residential complexes.
• Operated pneumatic and power machinery (saws, grinders, drills) to fabricate materials accurately and maintain clean, organized work areas.

Welding Program (In Progress) - Welding Technology - Charter College (2026-10)

Journeyman Technical Training - United States Air Force

HVAC-R Apprenticeship - Electrical & Mechanical - Charter College

Carpentry Basics & Emergency Trauma Technician - University of Alaska Fairbanks