ZACH JAHNKE
***** **** * **** ****** Crosby, Texas 77532
832-***-**** ********@*****.***
Highly motivated project coordination expert with 20+ years of experience managing and contributing to large-scale maintenance turnarounds, plant retrofits, new construction and manufacturing. Strong safety expertise with consistent record of zero team injuries. Collaborative, positive leader, promoting constructive relationships and galvanizing team members to surpass performance expectations. Adhered to budget constraints, ensured resource availability, and delivered projects on or ahead of schedule. Results-driven strategic planner, skilled at maximizing workflow and boosting productivity. Extremely skilled at ensuring alignment and cooperation across teams. Strong communicator able to deliver project status throughout all stages of lifecycle.
Maintenance & Capital Projects Planning/Scheduling
P&ID Management Research New Concept Development Production
Change Implementation Needs Assessment Industrial Construction Background
Budget Control Scheduling & Time Management Production Support Resource Mobilization
Decisive Leadership Team Building Communication Analytical Skills Quality Assurance Adaptability
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DOW CHEMICAL Houston, Texas 2012-2022
2nd largest chemical company worldwide.
Senior Piping Engineering Manager, Construction Coordinator, Project Manager
Spearheaded activity for in-house pre-construction projects. Coordinated multiple concurrent assignments. Headed team of 7-12 SP3D designers. Controlled Master P&IDs, isometric drawings, master line lists, and master tie point schedules from project launch through construction. Documented classified reports. Coordinated technical aspects, including network maintenance, troubleshooting, filing, and archiving.
●Finalized 3 successful $350M+ projects across Saudi Arabia, Texas, and Michigan while simultaneously overseeing piping portion for engineering area.
●Completed ambitious, large-scale Midland Michigan plant retrofit project on time and under budget by handling unforeseen issues and changes using expert delegation and people management skills.
●Motivated team members to deliver exceptional performance through consistent positive reinforcement and leading by superior example.
●Acquired subject matter expertise and grew knowledge base on numerous technologies and leading-edge tools, including SP3D piping design software, Excel, Access, Microstation, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SAP.
●Awarded 6% annual bonus and 6% pay increase after leading successful projects and consistently surpassing goals.
BECHTEL / BECON Port Arthur, Texas 2010-2012
Large industrial construction & maintenance company.
Piping Superintendent / Field Engineer / Project Planner
Directed 50 member crew of craftsmen and frontline supervisors. Oversaw assigned portion of new construction project. Took on field engineer role, ensuring alignment between engineering department and field construction. Supervised construction and extraction worker activity.
●Eliminated employee injury incidents while in supervisory role by fostering team awareness of safety processes and carefully and continuously supervising staff operations.
●Delivered all projects within time, quality, and budget frameworks by taking proactive approach to issue resolution and continuously measuring process momentum against required outcomes.
●Forged crew member trust and built effective teams by clearly communicating expected results, interacting on personal levels, and promoting open dialogue with each craftsman.
●Offered a permanent position and 2 promotions after demonstrating outstanding team management and project coordination abilities.
THE SHAW GROUP La Port, Texas 2007-2010
Major industrial construction & maintenance company.
Piping General Supervisor / Planner
Managed 10-40 team on piping projects. Drafted isometric pipe drawings. Effectively planned and synchronized multiple project processes to ensure coordination. Delivered assignments within deadlines.
●Accomplished complex project goals with team of diverse individuals, including some with limited English speaking abilities, by providing additional support, using teaching / guidance, and leading by example.
●Earned several promotions after exhibiting superior leadership skills and consistently surpassing expectations.
TURNER INDUSTRIES Pasadena, Texas 2006-2007
Large-scale company managing maintenance at various chemical / oil & gas plants nationwide.
Piping Supervisor
Headed 30 member crew within mid-sized PPG chemical plant. Handled maintenance turnarounds. Recognized by senior leadership for maintaining vigilant safety approach and production success.
●Achieved zero injuries, enabling crew to navigate extremely dangerous work environment involving toxic chemicals by making safety paramount and ensuring adherence to policy & procedure.
●Enhanced team alignment and promoted detail-oriented planning by conducting in-depth discussions for each job, interacting with all members to ensure full understanding prior to initiating work processes.
AUSTIN INDUSTRIAL Deer Park, Texas 1999-2006
Large industrial construction & maintenance company supporting numerous plants.
Piping Supervisor / Maintenance Planner
Led crews of 10-40 craftsmen and frontline supervisors. Oversaw capital, maintenance, and new construction projects of varying scope and size. Developed organization skills managing multiple competing priorities.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Computer Science
University of Houston Houston, Texas
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Instrumentation Risk Management SP3D
Occupational License / Certification in Industrial Piping
NCCER Certification
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Project / Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook)
Photoshop Database Management Desktop Publishing Drafting Flash Graphics
InDesign Microstation Oracle SAP Windows & Mac Hardware / Software