James Woodard
Hempstead, TX *****
***********@*****.***
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Safety Tech./Supervisor
Present
James David Woodard
*** *th Street Hempstead TX 77445
979-***-**** ***********@*****.***
TWIC Card NCCER Pipefitter OSHA 30 Certified
Professional Summary
Certified Field Safety Technician and Journeyman Pipefitter with over 10 years of hands-on industrial construction experience. Strong background in turnaround services, pipeline surveying, safety compliance, and shutdown supervision. Proven ability to lead teams, enforce safety protocols, and deliver high-quality work under strict deadlines. OSHA 30, NCCER-certified, and experienced in high-risk permit environments.
Certifications
NCCER Certified Pipefitter
OSHA 30 – Construction Industry
TWIC Card Holder
Safety Technology
Construction Site Safety Orientation (CSSO)
Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST/CSSS)
Crew Leadership / Project Control
Professional Experience
JVIC (Turnaround Service)
Field Safety Technician – Freeport, Seadrift, & Deer Park, TX Feb 2024 – May 2025
Enforced safety policies through audits, site inspections, and hazard identification. Delivered safety training, led toolbox talks, and implemented control measures (PPE, LOTO). Coordinated emergency response, evacuations, and incident reporting. Maintained proactive communication with management to address safety concerns. Bay Ltd Construction – Corpus Christi, TX
Field Safety Technician
Oct 2023 – Feb 2024
Conducted worksite audits to ensure compliance and reduce risk exposure. Developed hazard identification programs and updated SOPs to match regulatory changes. Acted as client liaison and enforced job site safety procedures. JVIC Industrial (Shutdown Projects)
Pipefitter / Supervisor – Freeport, Deer Park, Seadrift, TX Apr 2021 – Oct 2023
Led crews in shutdown pipefitting tasks including layout, fitting, and weld mapping. Oversaw demo/fabrication, equipment isolation, and permit procedures (LOTO, first line breaks). Maintained productivity while ensuring site safety and task coordination. Wood – Houston & Baton Rouge
Pipeline Surveyor / Geological Boring Field Supervisor Jul 2017 – Feb 2021
Performed pipeline locating using GPS, RF equipment, and survey tools. Submitted accurate survey data (CSV, DC, KML) using Trimble and ShareFile systems. Supervised boring operations, coordinated drilling activities, and managed contractor hours. Obtained permits and maintained safety compliance on high-risk sites. JVIC Industrial – Freeport, TX
Pipefitter
Oct 2016 – Jun 2017
Executed pipe installation using ISO drawings, weld maps, and standard pipefitting tools. Assisted in boilermaker tasks including bolt-up and bundle pulling. REPCON Inc. – Deer Park, TX
Pipe Supervisor
Apr 2016 – Aug 2016
Managed shutdown crews, assigned tasks, and enforced safety compliance. Specialized in demo, fabrication, and work permit acquisition (LOTO). Zachry Group – Sweeny, TX
Pipefitter
Mar 2015 – Feb 2016
Carried out layouts, cutting, prepping, and installing new piping systems. Austin Industrial – Freeport, TX
Boilermaker Foreman / Pipefitter
Apr 2012 – Feb 2015
Led repair and maintenance operations in collaboration with operations teams. Directed confined space entries, safe work plans, rigging, and reporting. Education
West Columbia High School – West Columbia, TX
High School Diploma, May 2006
Brazosport College
Completed coursework in Construction Safety & Pipefitting Education
High School Diploma
Brazosport College-Lake Jackson, TX
January 2012 to December 2013
Skills
• OSHA
• Supervising experience
• Continuous improvement
• Process improvement
• Root cause analysis
• Analysis skills
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Communication skills
• EHS
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Computer skills
• EPA
• Management