Gregory Reid Bludau
Cell: 713-***-**** ***B Richards St.
Email: *******@*****.*** College Station, Texas 77840
OBJECTIVE
To secure long term employment with an established company
EDUCATION
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas May 2012
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Major GPA: 3.62
Overall GPA: 3.03
100% of education financed through employment
Blinn College, Bryan Texas 2009
Associates Degree in General Liberal Arts
RELATED COURSEWORK
Environmental Science (Lab) Solid Waste and Recycling
Aquatic Biology (Lab) Industrial Hygiene
Legal Aspects of Pollution Control Water Supply and Waste Water Disposal
Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 (Lab) Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Lab)
Analytical Environmental Chemistry Environmental Geology
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE
Frame All Construction MNS WEST, Inc
Grand Valley State University Campus Housing Project-Allendale, Michigan September 2015- Present
• Carpenter for steel framing. Daily objectives included unloading and setting up steel walls, tracks, joists, steel beams and metal decking. Measuring and cutting steel to exact length specifications issued in construction prints and alignments for multiple sections of a four story set of housing units on the university.
• Operating forklifts in close quarters on the constructions sites and heavy power tools such as gas motor steel saws, power thrusters, and heavy duty drills.
• Maintain and keeping abreast with the work schedule for planned construction deadlines and completion dates while working with and alongside other sub contractors for concrete, masons, plumbing, electrical and mechanical construction companies.
• Ensure proper personal protection equipment was used at all times ( hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields, and full body harnesses and retractable systems for fall protection for 6feet elevation up to 80 feet.
• Provided support to project site supervisor through assistance in coordinating, planning, and communicating assignments and tasks. Translation of English to Spanish to labors for a consistent understanding of instructions.
ND2NO Network June 2015- Present
Account Executive
Digital Business Card http://www.nd2no.net/grb4047/
Pumpco, Incorporated, Giddings, Texas July 2013-April 2015
(A Mas-Tec Company)
Sunoco Logistics Permian Express – II 20-1 20’’ 60 miles Pipeline November 2014-April 2015
• Starting and completing entire As-Built Weld Map of the pipeline.
• Compiling a pipe tally of all joints of main line and HDD/Bore pipe utilizing PipeTally Pro Software.
• Weld mapping entire main line, all tie-ins, fabrication and main line valves.
• Created schematic drawings/diagrams of pipeline fabrication.
• Managing and inputting all weld map data collected and documented using Microsoft Excel for submittal to Sunoco.
• Providing support to constructions crews as instructed by Superintendent as needed; i.e., such as running a stringing crew for the last few miles.
• Worked alongside Inspection, Survey Crews/Supervisors, Spread Boss, and x-ray crews throughout the project
Pumpco, Inc. Headquarters Office and College Station Office January 2014-Feburary 2014
• Introduction to estimating/ bidding projects. Supported estimating and bidding team by conducting take-offs from preliminary construction alignment sheets, calculating required manpower and equipment per project, calculated itemized cost of materials, calculated cost and projected time of manpower and equipment usage per construction crew, negotiating competitive sub-contractor rates for hauling and all sub-contractor construction work and x-ray companies.
• Attended preliminary job showing meetings to view proposed pipeline projects up for bid.
• Attending contractor short-list meetings with oil and gas companies for bid submittal and final review of line items and lump sum bids.
• Purchasing and procurement of materials, vehicles, and equipment.
Plains All American Pipeline Cactus 160 miles 20’’ Pipeline February 2014- September2014
• Initiating ground start up to mobilize fleet, coordinating construction yard and in-field offices.
• Acquiring leased land for construction yard, negotiating and setting up lease contracts between land owners and company.
• Negotiating company rates for hotels and RV parks for all company personnel with Pumpco, Inc.
• Manage all materials and equipment deliveries.
• Acquiring water supply through city municipalities and waste water treatment plants for pipeline construction use.
• Weld-mapping 160 miles of main line and tie-in crews, main line valves and pipeline fabrication.
• Assisting and supporting tie-in crews.
• In-Field Purchasing Assistant – providing support to Pumpco Purchasing Department in the field to minimize all crews downtime and to meet immediate needs that arise in the field from the customer and inspection that could be met with local vendors or required special coordination in the field. Establishing local relationships with local vendors in the field to minimize issues that arise with regard to ordering, receiving, and paying. Issued purchase orders as needed.
DCP Sand Hills 20’’ Pipeline, Rocksprings, Texas July 2013-December 2013
• Manage Pumpco, Inc Field Office and construction yard during final stages of pipeline clean-up and completion. Daily responsibilities included unlocking and opening up the office and construction yard. Conducting daily morning meetings involving discussions of the days objectives and collection of paperwork. Responsible for paperwork processing and submitting, Payroll, Daily Footage reports, Time & Materials Invoices and Services Orders.
• Attended weekly safety meetings during projects and held safety meetings for crews to discuss JSA and preventing personal industry through use of PPE, identifying potential hazardous situations and risk assessment, participating in incident investigation. Attending and completing CPR classes and APEC Safe Land classes for certification.
• Meetings with Chief Inspector and Inspection each morning to discuss any situations involving the pipeline construction progress and providing appropriate paperwork for signature and approval.
• Coordinating, managing, scheduling and overseeing all aspects of closing down the offices and construction yard. Contacting various companies for scheduling and canceling mobile offices and removal of mobile offices and supplies.
• Transporting all heavy equipment, machines, gear, and materials to the next assigned location utilizing time management, where advanced coordinating and effective communicating were essential.
• Loading 100+ separate haul trucks with remaining inventory in a safe and timely manner
• Sufficient skills for operating heavy equipment (forklifts, dozers, and excavators ranging in size from VOLVO 480 to Cat 329 track hoes).
• Coordinating with the Rocksprings officials, judge, and fire chief to temporarily lift burn bans.
• Contacting appropriate companies for the pickup, removal and transportation of multiple 5,000 gallon fuel tanks. Allocating appropriate waste management and disposal agencies contracted to remove and dispose of used oil, septic tank waste, and portable container waste.
• Maintained an up-to-date inventory of all heavy equipment and materials.
ETC Rem Loop 30’’ Pipeline, Three Rivers, Texas July 2013-December 2013
Experience gained germane to dates I was involved on these projects:
• Overall understanding of pipeline construction alignment sheets, operations detailing the Right-of-Way (RoW), public awareness, existing pipelines, points of intersection, road/highway crossings, access points, fulfilling regulation, landowner provisions, rules and regulations.
• Daily Progress Reporting - understanding and inputting critical information for all crews for daily operations, planning, and communicating, including Daily Right-of-Way, Stringing, Coating, Concrete, Laying and Weld-Out, Tie-in, Lowering-in, Fencing, and Ditching, Bending, Bores/HDD and miscellaneous reports, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Supporting and assisting pilot escort vehicles in the transporting oversized loads of heavy machinery.
• In-Field Office Payroll Department and processes - collecting, documenting, and recording time cards and sheets for all employees for submitting to head quarters Payroll Department, distributing of pay checks.
• In-Field Office Hiring Processes - full understanding of responsibilities of the hiring process of new and return-to-work employees involving typical application forms, personal data, proof of identification, previous work experience, W-4/401-K forms, Payroll Direct Deposit Authorization forms, Authorization to Release DOT Drug/Alcohol Test results, W-9 forms, Release of Motor Vehicle Records, Safety Orientation Record, Employee Safety Indoctrination and Responsibilities form, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• In-Field Office and Field Drug Screening Authority - understanding and executing on-site drug testing for pre-employment and random quarterly drug screenings.
• Shadowing safety coordinators during pressure tapping, (hot tap), involving safety precautions i.e., continuous air quality monitoring via a 4-gas detector, ensuring all personnel used H S monitors, including fire watch with 3-4 30lb. fire extinguishers.
• Attending and participating in post-construction meetings regarding subsidence and remediation for corrective measures in soil erosion prevention
• Hydrostatic testing – performing all stages of hydro-testing, including water allocation, obtaining dewatering permits, water filling and discharging, recording ambient temperatures, dead weight test, dewatering processes, and assembling water diffuser, cleaning and pig launching/receiving.
Miramont Country Club, Bryan, Texas March 2011- July 2013 Server; Trainer (30 hours/week)
Christopher's World Grille, Bryan, Texas July 2006 - December 2011
Server; Trainer (30 hours/week)
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing catering events for former Presidents, Heads of State, dignitaries, and celebrities at the George Bush Presidential Library Center
• Train new employees (30-40) in serving techniques, customer interactions; evaluating performance and providing feedback in determining job progressions.
• Assisting and drafting a training manual and setting service standards.
RELATIVE EXPERIENCE June 2010-Present
Ranch Manager/Agent for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department ( MLD) program
• Conducting annual population surveys (spotlight surveys, camera surveys, and/or incidental observation counts)
• Collecting and submitting reliable biological data and diligently monitor trends in population density, herd composition, body condition, and habitat quality to make informed management decisions.
• Follow Wildlife Management Program issued by TPWD Regulatory Biologist
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
CPR and APEC Safe Land Certifications
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Pipe Tally Pro Software
Leadership/training experience
Strong work ethic and commitment
Excellent communication
Six(6) years of education in Spanish (Conversant)
Certified Operator: Class 7 Electrical and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors- Sit down rider- Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks- Straight mast forklift- Extended Reach Forklift.
References contact information available upon request
Professional References
Donnie Horton, Saftey Coordinator, Pumpco, Inc.
Tomas M. Perez, Foreman/As-Built Manager, Pumpco, Inc.
Charlie P. Nichols, As-Built Inspector, T.I.R
Matt Longberry, Project Supervisor, Frame All Construction, MNS West, Inc.
Steve West, CEO, MNS West, Inc.
Personal References
Marty Bludau, Construction Manager, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Dr. James R. DeShaw, Professor/Department Head, Sam Houston State University