Construction Manager Project

RIKKI HUGH GEWALT

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Residencial Mayorca

Leon, Guanajuato 37680

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+1-713-***-**** USA +52-479-***-**** México

PROFILE

Construction Manager / Piping Superintendent / Project Superintendent / Offshore Project Manager

Offering over 35 years of international experience in industrial fabrication, construction, quality control management, training, and recruitment, including onshore/offshore oilfield and marine services and equipment.

Work experience as a craftsman and supervisor for offshore repair projects and upgrades.

Journeyman Boilermaker with extensive project experience in power plants, steel mills, nuclear plants, and marine platforms and vessels.

Expert regarding regulatory compliance in the oilfield services industry, including API, USCG, ABS, DNV, Lloyds, GL, NORSOK, FTP, UL, ANSI, IADC, and other international regulatory requirements.

AWS -CWI, ABS Certified for pipe & plate, carbon and stainless metals, chrome-moly,

Certified Welder

API Certified Rigger

OSHA 10 certified.

Heavy Machinery Operator (Cranes up to 110 tons, Forklifts, Rigging certified for heavy lifts).

Skilled at blueprint/plan interpretation.

Certified. Current Seaman’s book (expires 7-7-2019)

PEMEX permit to work certification.

TWIC card and valid passport

Permeant Resident of Mexico (Lifetime).

Called on executive directors, operations managers, technical managers, procurement/project managers, project engineers, and construction managers, representing shipyards, operators, oil and gas producers, drilling contractors, and marine operators.

Familiar with Supply Chain Logistics and International Procurement, including Customs, Import, and Export Laws for Mexico and the United States.

Computer skills include Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project, Adobe, SAP, CAD, and other engineering and logistics applications.

Extensive experience with safety and Training in multiple industrial applications, including OSHA, Safety Trained in Fall Protection and Prevention. Confined Space, Welding SMAW GTAW, Pipefitting, Ammonia Hazard, First Aid & CPR, Water Survival & T-HUET, OSHA 10 & 30, H2S Trained, Gulf Safe Certified., IADC, Red Cross, NSC, Rig Pass, Well Cap, and other international accreditations.

Proven International Track Record with Oil Majors, including Noble Drilling, BP, Shell, and Pemex.

Areas of Expertise:

Fabrication and Construction Offshore Installation Project Management

Supply Chain/Procurement Business Planning/Development Recruitment and Training

Account Management Proposal Development Sales and Marketing

Customer Service Prospecting and Networking International Trade Shows

Market Analysis Inventory/Cost Control Bilingual in English and Spanish

Piping Systems installing Pipefitting

WORK EXPERIENCE

BSI Engineering 2021-2024

Cincinnati Ohio

Contracted: Construction Manager

Oversaw the installation of piping systems and boiler equipment for the Michelin MX2 plant in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Duties were inspecting and certifying welders for welding on the project.

Ensured everything was installed to design and standards: boilers, heat exchangers, chillers, vacuum system, and Hyd. Skid for presses and oversaw the 30* cooling water—the expansion cooling water system—and fire protective systems.

Smart Fabricators of Texas 2020 – 2021 Construction Manager

I worked on the Golden Ray salvage project in Brunswick, Georgia, in Saint Simons Sound. Installed 17 lifting lugs weighing 84 tons over 650,000 feet of weld using flux core. Was responsible for keeping time records, ordering supplies, and supervising 35 craftsmen. Completed with no accidents or injuries with over 100,000 man hours.

NTI Offshore LLC. Mobile, Alabama 2019 – 2020 (Piping Superintendent)

My duties were fitting pipe onboard the USS Woody Williams Command ship. Upgrading the ship piping system for engine cooling and potable water system. Also, following safety standards and quality standards for ABS.

Bowden Project Management –Houston, Texas 2018-Present (Sr. Construction Manager)

My duties were offshore and in shipyards, including onboard surveys to verify that gauging reports were correct. Producing detailed work packages, including field drawings of piping systems and structural items for fabrication and installation. Producing work packages to send out to contractors for quotes. I schedule all work packages from the shoreside, receive bids for quotes, and oversee the project cost and quality while the project is engaged until completion.

Offshore Inland – Pensacola, Florida – 2017 through 2018 (Pipefitter Foreman)

My duties were overseeing the Jack-up Nanda repairs and upgrades. I managed all personnel onboard, recorded time for all personnel, and provided direction to all personnel. The scope of work was installing a 3rd mud pump in the lower hull and running all piping to tie in with insisting piping systems. Installed a new emergency generator and reinforced the sub-structure for a unit. Sea fastening jack up to heavy lift ship took it to Gabon, Africa, and completed all piping and welding.

Also, my duties afterward were in Alaska to work on a newly built ship, tying in all piping systems.

Vice President of Operations and Engineering – TKO – Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche Mexico 2015 to 2017

Responsible for Sales, Operations, and Projects in Mexico. Opened New Business Lines for TKO and qualified all field service personnel for the Mexican and American markets.

Provide Real-Time information regarding the Mexican Market to Upper-Level Management

Established Performance Goals for Welders and Fitters in both markets.

Direct Sales and Operational Support for all Product Service Lines

Negotiated Contracts and Partnerships on behalf of TKO to facilitate projects.

Managed Construction and Decommissioning Projects for Offshore and Industrial markets.

Project Engineer – Noble Drilling – Houston Tx, Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche Mexico and Abroad 1991 to 2015

Project Management of International Craftsman doing repairs and upgrades for the Noble Drilling Fleet, including Jack-ups, Semi, and Drill-ships in Mexico, Africa, the Far East (Singapore, China, and the Philippines), Middle East, and Gulf of Mexico Divisions. Working closely with Noble engineering using Blueprints and gauging reports to ensure work is completed in compliance with Noble Drilling standards, AWS, and ABS Regulations.

Managed projects ranging from half a million to 80 million USD.

Responsible for Interacting with contractors and handling contracts for bidding of future work.

Ordering material and ensuring the quality of the work is correct.

Ensuring Compliance with all ABS class and other regulatory requirements.

5-year special hull surveys, Annual

Statement of Fact for Cranes

Maintaining safety standards, including customer, OSHA, MMS, and ABS regulations.

Employment and discharge of employees

Record keeping including but not limited to training safety and craftsman’s training for individual crafts, time logs, expense sheets, incident reports, and material procurement and usage.

Evaluating craftsman’s progress for advancement.

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers – International Contractor (Lifetime Member)

Journeyman travels across the United States and International areas working for contractors requiring the skill and expertise of Union Boilermaker.

Principal Partner – Gewalt Repair and Welding Services – Alabama 1977 to present

Family-owned since 1952, it operates a sole proprietorship business providing industrial maintenance, installation, and repair welding and fabrication services. Perform services for businesses, farmers, heavy equipment, and private individuals. My Duties also included welding and cutting material for repair or fabrication using blueprints or measurements.

Additional Experience: Plumber Journeyman

United States Military Service: 1980 – 1988 United States Marine Corps (Honorable Discharge)

Education: 1980 Etowah High School (Diploma)

1982 Yuma Jr. College

1988 Auburn University (AA Science)

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