Nicholas Dossett

Construction and industrial professional with 8+ years of hands-on plumbing and pipefitting experience, plus prior experience in corrections, heavy equipment operation, commercial driving, machining, and U.S.

Marine

Corps communications. Holds OSHA 30-Hour Construction, OSHA 510, and First Aid/AED credentials. Practical experience recognizing jobsite hazards, participating in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), pre-task planning, PPE compliance, daily safety meetings, housekeeping, and safe work around cranes, lifts, energized systems, confined spaces, and heavy equipment.

Known for disciplined communication, accountability, situational awareness, and a field-first approach to protecting people. Seeking to bring real-world trade knowledge and military leadership into a Safety Coordinator role.

Plumber / Pipefitter at Multiple Industrial Contractors (2018-08 – Present)

• Maintain OSHA-compliant work practices on industrial and commercial construction sites and actively reinforce safe work habits.
• Participate in daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, and Job Hazard Analyses; identify hazards and communicate corrective concerns before work begins.
• Work safely around cranes, aerial lifts, energized systems, confined spaces, heavy equipment, and active multi-trade work zones.
• Coordinate work with multiple trades while maintaining safe work areas, access, housekeeping, and clear communication.
• Read construction drawings, interpret piping layouts, and install commercial and industrial mechanical piping systems.
• Apply trade knowledge to recognize how sequencing, rigging, access, tools, materials, and equipment can create or reduce jobsite risk.
• Maintain high standards for PPE, housekeeping, tool condition, material handling, and work-area control.

Plumber / Pipefitter at Freitag-Weinhardt, Inc. (2026-07 – 2026-07)

• Perform pipefitting and metal fabrication work while following jobsite safety procedures, PPE requirements, and quality standards.
• Use hand and power tools, layout methods, and fabrication practices with attention to safe setup, material handling, and work-area control.
• Coordinate tasks with other trades and maintain awareness of changing site conditions and potential hazards.

Forklift Operator at Great Dane (2017-11 – 2018-07)

• Operated forklift equipment for safe movement, staging, loading, and unloading of materials.
• Performed pre-use equipment checks and maintained awareness of load capacity, pedestrian traffic, clearances, and changing work conditions.
• Applied safe material-handling practices, communication, and housekeeping standards in an active industrial environment.

Correctional Officer at State of Indiana (2016-01 – 2016-10)

• Maintained safety and security in a controlled correctional environment while following established procedures, policies, and chain of command.
• Monitored conditions, recognized developing hazards or conflicts, and responded calmly and decisively to incidents.
• Used clear communication, situational awareness, documentation, and de-escalation skills in high-pressure situations.
• Maintained professional accountability while working with staff, inmates, visitors, and emergency-response personnel.

Apprentice Machinist at Apprenticeship (2015-05 – 2015-12)

• Developed foundational machining, measurement, tooling, blueprint-reading, and shop-safety skills.
• Used precision tools and equipment while following safe operating procedures and maintaining an orderly work area.
• Built attention to detail, quality control, mechanical problem-solving, and safe machine-operation habits.

Truck Driver at Swift Transportation (2015-03 – 2015-10)

• Managed time, routes, deliveries, and changing road conditions while maintaining professional communication and safe driving practices.
• Followed applicable DOT requirements and traffic laws, with emphasis on vehicle awareness, trip planning, and compliance.
• Maintained focus and decision-making under schedule pressure while protecting equipment, cargo, and other road users.

Radio Operator at United States Marine Corps (2010 – 2014)

• Served as a Marine Corps Radio Operator with four years of disciplined military service and an honorable discharge.
• Completed one combat deployment and 60+ security missions while operating in high-pressure, mission-focused environments.
• Maintained reliable communications, equipment accountability, procedural discipline, and accurate information flow.
• Applied situational awareness, operational risk assessment, teamwork, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Communicated critical information clearly and rapidly across teams while maintaining composure during dynamic situations.

Associate's Degree in Building Construction Technology – Ivy Tech Community College (2018-08 – 2024-05)