QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Pipefi er and Foreman NCCER certified.

Experienced in power plants, refineries, chemical plants and the oilfields. Experienced in both new construction and turnarounds. Familiar with safe work practices and development of JSAs, PTAs, etc. Completed the Armyʹs Professional Leadership Development Program. EXPERIENCE Harbor Fab 01/2022-present

General Manager (promoted September 2022)

MS Excel, MS Word, Tekla, Overflow Cashflow 360

A end meetings scheduled via MS Teams or in person.

Purchase Orders: approve PO’s for payment through 360

Invoicing: approve invoicing for payment through 360 Shop Foreman (January 2022-September 2022)

• Ensure that all company and industry regulated quality standards are maintained on all fabricated projects.

Ensure compliance with regulations according to our quality system, work orders, specifications and other tools.

• Ensure welding and product quality meets company standards on all jobs. Work extended hours as required per job requirements. Schedule Management

• Collaborate with the Production Coordinator to Manage work in progress and maintain shop production schedule

• Ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and safely, meeting customer delivery expectations.

• Plan and direct layout of equipment, workflow, and assembly methods, in conjunction with shop lead and personnel.

Safety Management

• Ensure all personnel are trained in and follow safety processes and procedures, consistent with OSHA requirements and good practice. Organize and implement shop mentoring program for new and or inexperienced fabricators

• Conduct regular safety meetings and training as required. Personnel Supervision

• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical direction and assembly to tem members

• Responsible to ensure hours are logged to proper job and report weekly for payroll and job costing.

LARRY REESE

142 CR 2234

DAINGERFIELD, TX 75638

903-***-****

adz9dg@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE I am a seasoned pipefi1er/welder with strong leadership skills and experience seeking an opportunity within your company.

Oversee all personnel issues to include performance, employee relation issues and disciplinary process in conjunction with company policies and management

• Apply recognition or discipline of direct reports as required

• Ensure personnel onboarding is complete and conduct ed

• Train shop personnel in proper fit-up, welding, painting and material handling procedures

• Strong ʺIding knowledge and application in MIG, TIG, and Flux Core. Ability to recommend proper procedures for specific jobs and provide guidance to the shop.

• Familiarity with AWS Delta, ALSC Standards & OSHA Standards

• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, problem solving, and project management skills

• Ability to meet challenging deadlines in an efficient and profitable manner.

• Ability to read drawings and engineering fabrication drawings

• Knowledge of quality control procedures.

• Knowledge of weld procedures and welder qualification and record keeping

• Knowledge of electrical signs

• Flexibility to travel and work on site when required.

• Strong verbal and wri en communication skills.

• Strong verbal and wri en interpersonal communication skills Turner Industries, Gregory, Tx

Pipefi er, 2020 - 2020

• Fit and installed pipe pipe rack, installed valves, wear pads, guides and supports. PCL, Port Lavaca, Tx

Pipefi er, 2020 - 2020

• Worked on the commissioning crew to assist the plant operators in the startup of the new unit.

• Conducted hydro tests and blow downs of completed pipe systems, installed valves and instrumentation, installed insulation and performed final pump alignment.

• Modified platforms, handrails, stairways to accommodate engineering changes to structure and pipe systems. Gulfspan, Orange, Tx

Pipefi er, 2020 • 2020

• Fabricated and installed pipe spools, valves, supports and guides in Dow chemical plant.

• Conducted hydro testing of pipe systems to ensure quality.

• Walked systems with client for turnover.

Turner, Lake Charles, La

Pipe Foreman, 2019 - 2020

• Supervised the fabrication and installation of pipe, valves, instruments and related supports in Sasol.

• Inspected completed systems and punch lists for turnover to client.

• Performed weekly safety audits within the unit to ensure safe work practices. Ref-Chem, Mont Belvieu, Tx

Pipe Foreman, 2019 - 2019

• Inspected incoming pipe from vendor and unloaded trucks in the laydown yard. Organized pipe and documented incoming and outgoing pipe.

• Issued pipe to foremen in the unit and loaded/delivered pipe to the unit.

• Walked completed piping systems and created punch lists as needed. PCL, Red Rock, Ok

Pipe Foreman, 2018 - 2018

• Supervised the fabrication and installation of pipe, valves and supports in a power plant.

• Performed safety audits twice weekly to ensure safe work practices were being performed. CB&I, Sulphur, LA

Pipe Foreman, 2016 -2017

• Supervised the fabrication and installation of HDPE underground pipe. Coordinated the excavation and backfill of pipe and inspected every step of the process including the valve installation, torquing, and corrosion protection. Conducted the safety meetings every morning and involved the crew in developing the daily JSA to ensure the safest work environment possible.

• As foreman, I set high standards in safety and quality, which resulted in increased productivity and no recordable accidents or injuries.

• Completed a 40 hour supervisor training course in construction safety, regulations, and situational conduct.

Bechtel, Cameron, LA

Pipe Fi er, 2016 - 2016

• Fit and welded HDPE pipe to industry standards, bolt and torque valves to pipe flanges, and assist in hydro testing of pipe before installation

• Trained new employees on the proper operation of fusion machine and data logger, as well as weld inspection requirements.

Modise1e Welding and Supply, Kilgore, Tx

Foreman, 2013 - 2016

• Fabricate new products for the oil field industry and refurbish many existing products.

• Built and installed test pits and cooling systems in new Schlumberger facilities in El Reno, Ok. and Midland, Tx.

• Worked with Schlumberger employees in Denton to make improvements on oil field equipment and upgrade existing equipment.

• Helped establish and implement a safety program to meet customer requirements.

• Built jigs for many of the products to reduce production time, errors, and cost. Trinity Rail, Longview, Tx Shop Foreman, 2012 - 2013

• Conduct safety meeting and distributed work assignments to employees at the start of the shift. Monitored safety, efficiency, and quality of production. Conducted quarterly performance evaluations on employees.

• As a member of the people-based safety team, I helped improve safety in the plant by completing monthly safety improvements to the building and in work habits of employees.

• Completed a 40 hour seminar in Leadership Development through Experience International (LtEl)

• Improved efficiency and profitability by streamlining the fabrication process and continuous training with fabrication employees.

General Dynamics, Kilgore, Texas

Foreman, 1999 - 2012

• Conduct training on safety, procedures, and policies and maintained records of training on all employees.

• Conduct Quality Control inspections on all production parts to ensure accuracy and acceptable appearance.

• Assist production workers with problems or questions and train new fi ers/welders to company standards.

• Work with engineers to design new products to determine most effective and efficient production methods.

• Schedule man-hours to ensure products meet the ship date.

• Helped implement the 5-S system into our production facility to increase company profitability.

• Performed yearly performance evaluations on department employees to focus on areas of improvement and to determine raises.

• Ordered welding supplies and tools while consistently staying under budget. Maintained monthly financial statements with receipts.

Stovall Fab., Mt. Pleasant, Texas

Welder, 1998 - 1999

• Welded and repaired a variety of oil field products.

• Built a cooling system for a nuclear plant from stainless steel pipe with 100% x-ray. U.S. Army, Ft. Stewart, Ga.

Combat Engineer, 1992 - 1998

Demolition expert

• As the squadʹs tracked vehicle operator, I was responsible for the upkeep of the vehicle and itʹs tools and equipment to ensure the vehicle was combat ready.

• As a squad leader for 18 months, I was responsible for the safety and well being of 7 soldiers. This included effective training on assigned weapons, demolition, combat readiness, and safety.

• Awards include: Presidential Meritorious Unit Award, Army Commendation Medal (2), Southeast Asia Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (2)

Additional Skills/Training/Certifications

•NCCER Certification in Pipefi1ing and Foreman

• Proficient with FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding, torch and plasma cu ing, and air-arc gouging, blueprint reading, and pipefi ing.

• Effective communication and problem solving skills, and forecasting and planning work loads. Training certified welding inspection. 2009

Leadership in the workplace, 2008

Seminar given by Kilgore College in developing effective leadership in the workplace. Blue Print Reading and Shop Math, 2002

Kilgore College

12 hour course to improve blue print reading skills and shop math. Time Management, 2005

Kilgore College

A ended a 10 hour course in time management to help increase supervision productivity in the workplace. Communication in the Workplace, 2007

Kilgore College

A ended a 10 hour seminar to learn to improve the communication between employees throughout the workplace. Accident Prevention, 2007

Kilgore College

A ended a 16 hour seminar to help identify and eliminate the most common causes of accidents on a job site. Accident Investigation, 2009

Kilgore College

A ended a 16 hour workshop in the methods and procedures of accident investigations and the OSHA requirements of reporting accidents.

OSHA Workshop, 2013

Kilgore College

A ended a 40 hour workshop to learn OSHA safety regulations pertaining to various work environments. Affiliations

CWI, 2009 -2015

American Welding Society: A ended the week long AWS seminar and acquired a CWI license

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