James B. (Jimmy) White III
Alvin, Texas 77511
adb18e@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A highly effective Pipe Line or Civil Construction Division Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Construction Manager, Chief Inspector or Project Superintendent who meets challenges head on and creates positive change. Strong business development skills. A proven ability to identify and secure projects. An energetic and goal focused individual with a proven record of success setting strategic direction; executing to plan; and developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results in dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced environments.
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A broad background in business development, operations and project management includes:
Multi-Project Management
Contract Negotiation
Airport Projects
Operations Analysis
Capital Equipment Purchasing
Utility Projects
Safety Management
Civil / Municipal Projects
Storm Drains / Sewers
Project Budgets
Contractor Relations
Government Contracting
Oil & Gas Pipeline Projects
Environmental Projects
Rail Road Construction
Pipeline Inspection
Corps of Engineers Projects
DOT & TRRC compliance relations
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Frontier Inspection Services 9-2016 to 8-2019
Construction Manager/Chief Inspector – Patriot Resources
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pipeline projects for Patriot Resources. Insuring the contractor follows Patriot Resources safety program.
Over all installation of 6”, 8”, 10” and 12” gas and SWD pipelines
Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Overall inspection and direction of all civil construction of roads, pads and batteries.
Furmanite Inspection Services 5-2016 to 9-2016
Chief Inspector – Energy Transfer Company – Lone star Express Alamo & Hunt 30” Interconnects
Responsible for the inspection QC over all station upgrade projects for ETC. Insuring the contractor follows ETC
safety program
Over all installation of Alamo & Hunt 30” interconnects to existing meter Stations. Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 1-2016 to 5-2016
Chief Inspector – Energy Transfer Company – Lone star Express Sweetwater Meter Station
Responsible for the inspection QC over all station upgrade projects for ETC. Insuring the contractor follows ETC
safety program
Over all installation of Sweetwater meter Station. Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 5-2015 to 12-2015
Construction Manager - Kinder Morgan CO2 – Cortez Expansion Project
Responsible for the inspection QC over all station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program, and field project management.
Over all installation of 5 new pump stations and 1-16” pipeline (Dry Gas Loop)
Manage over 5 chief’s and 45 inspectors
Over all inspection staff and safety inspectors.
Manage budget for over 700 Million in work.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 3-2015 – 5-2015
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Kinder Morgan CO2 – Cortez Expansion Project Duran Station
Responsible for the inspection QC over all station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program
Over all installation of Duran Station. Major pump station with 7,000 HP pumps. Working in rock conditions.
Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 1-2015 – 3-2015
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Kinder Morgan CO2 – Cortez ILI Expansion Project
Responsible for the inspection QC over all station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program
Over all installation of 5 Stations on 30” & 24” hot taps & bicep installation. Temp bypass lines. Installation of new valves and launchers and receivers.
Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 2015 - 2015
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Kinder Morgan – Reinekie 20” pipeline & meter station
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pump station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program
Over all installation of 14 miles of 20” pipeline and reverse flow on 16 miles of exst. 20”.
Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Furmanite Inspection Services 2014 - 2015
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Kinder Morgan – Western Gains County CO2 12” pipeline & meter station
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pump station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program
Over all installation of 7 miles of 12” pipeline and new meter station.
Over all inspection staff and safety inspector.
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Oversaw all daily safety operations of contractor.
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc. Tulsa, OK 2013 - 2014
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Kinder Morgan CO2 - El Paso to Wink, TX 20” Crude Oil Upgrade
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pump station upgrade projects for Kinder Morgan. Insuring the contractor follows Kinder Morgan safety program
Inspection over Fabrication of pipe.
Inspection over civil and mechanical.
Inspection of all x-ray and visual inspection of all pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of all hydro testing, coating and painting of pipelines.
Oversaw all daily safety operations of contractor.
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc. Tulsa, OK 2013 - 2013
Chief Pipeline Inspector - Williams Midstream - Houston, TX
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pipeline installation projects for Williams Midstream. Insuring the contractor follows Williams Midstream safety program
Inspection over ROW clearing and clean up.
Inspection over cutting ditch, lowering in of pipe and backfilling.
Inspection of coating of pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of testing pipelines and all pigging operations.
Oversaw all daily safety operations of contractor.
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc. Tulsa, OK 2012 - 2013
Utility Pipeline Inspector - Copano Gas - Beeville, TX 97 Miles 24” Rehab
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pipeline installation projects for Copano. Insuring the contractor follows Copano’s safety program
Inspection over ROW clearing and clean up.
Inspection over cutting ditch, lowering in of pipe and backfilling.
Inspection of coating of pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of testing pipelines and all pigging operations.
Oversaw all daily safety operations of contractor.
H & S Constructors, Inc., Alice, Texas 2011-2012
Pipeline Division Manager
Responsible for the overall operations of the pipeline division.
Management of projects,
Attended all bid showings for gas companies.
Participated in all bid reviews
Hired all superintendents for staffing of projects.
Worked closely with the safety department on training and project safety.
Managed project budgets and ensured projects were on time and budget.
Oversaw the project managers for the projects.
Energy Management Services, Houston, Texas 2010-2011
Utility Pipeline Inspector - EOG Resources - Falls City, TX
Responsible for the inspection QC over all pipeline installation projects for EOG Resources. Insuring the contractor follows EOG’s safety program
Inspection over ROW clearing and clean up.
Inspection over cutting ditch, lowering in of pipe and backfilling.
Inspection of coating of pipe welds.
Inspection of tie-ins and bolting of fabrication.
Inspection of testing pipelines and all pigging operations.
Oversaw all daily safety operations of contractor.
Deep South Construction, Alvin, Texas
2004 - 2010
Vice President
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of this Civil / Excavation Company operating across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana with a market niche focusing on small to mid-sized projects.
Lead the marketing, bidding and estimating effort. Maintain positive relations with the area Municipal Engineers and Homebuilders.
Schedule and manage all projects underway.
Maintain a bid flow sufficient to ensure profitable operations and positive cash flow.
Maintain and all Health & Safety operations.
Texas Delta Construction, Inc., Alvin, Texas
1994 - 2004
President
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of this Civil / Excavation Company operating across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana with a market niche focusing on small to mid-sized projects.
Led the business development effort and negotiated all contracts.
Led the staffing and scheduling of all projects, including sub-contractor selection and management
Conducted regular project safety sessions and ensured contract compliance.
Maintain and all Health & Safety operations.
American Ecology Services Corporation, Pasadena, Texas 1992 - 1994
General Manager, Construction Services
Managed the daily operations of the Construction Division. Directed the efforts of six Project Managers and crews of 75 - 150, fulltime and contract employees. Oversaw all procurement and scheduling of all projects.
Developed and implemented a formal bid review process to ensure bid accuracy and appropriate project profitability.
Managed the scheduling and procurement for all projects.
Managed an effective safety program.
Assisted the Regional Sales Manager by providing technical sales support and conducting familiarization training for the sales staff.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive safety training program to ensure safe operations and meet area plant requirements.
Lead the introduction to Union Pacific Railroad for the installation of railroad spurs for chemical plant operations
Kinsel Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas
1986 - 1992
General Superintendent
Managed the City of Houston Sewer rehab project. Directed the efforts of a staff two Superintendents, 8 Foremen and 140 Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers and Laborers.
Project included line rehabilitation, lift station rehabilitation and treatment plant modifications.
Assisted with bid preparation and project cost control.
Navatex Construction, Houston, Texas
1979 - 1986
Project Superintendent
Supervised the underground utility projects for the City of Houston. Directed the efforts of two crews of Equipment Operators and Laborers.
Conducted the material takeoff and procurement.
Managed safety operations
Panama Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc., Houston, Texas
1976 - 1979
Project Superintendent
Managed several major welded steel underground pipeline projects.
Troy Construction, Inc. Houston, TX. 1974 - 1976
Project Superintendent
Superintendent on pipeline projects for various gas companies in the Houston area.
TRAINING
Texas A&M University, Certified Competent Person Training
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
OSHA Supervisor Training
EOG Safety Training
All OQ training updated 8-2015
References' on request.