Project Management Construction Supervisor

Thomas Ringo

Silsbee,TX

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Pipe and Steel Construction Supervisor

Over 30 years of experience supervising Pipefitters and Welders on new construction projects with various alloys such as Chrome, stainless, carbon, and boiler tubes to ensure weld quality and productivity meets project expectations. Deep experience fabricating and welding pipe and steel in fab shops, refineries, paper mills, and onshore/offshore. Collaborative leader, working with Construction Managers and overseeing sub-contractors on steel renewal.

•Pipe Fabrication & Pre-Fab

•Pipe Welding

•Offshore & Onshore

•Team Leadership

•Fab Shops

•Refineries

•Paper Mills

•Testing Programs

•Safety & Quality

•Equipment Installation

•Alloy Work (e.g., Chrome, Stainless, Carbon, Boiler Tubes, Inconel, Monel,)

•New Construction

•Project Management

•Sub-Contractor Management

•Cost & Expense Management

•Blueprints & Drawings

•Stick, Tig, Mid & Flux-core

Professional Experience

Paragon Manufacturing, Shop Manager October/2018-Present

Estimated fabrication projects for pipe fabrication and miscellaneous steel

Set up the fabrication facility

Ensure productivity is within profit margins.

Responsible for procurement of fabrication materials, welding supplies, and consumables.

Ensure welding activities are according to the welding procedures.

LNC pipe fabrication, Shop Foreman August/2018-September/2018

Lead crew of fabricators, Welders, and support craft to fabricate pipe

Conduct safety meetings to ensure an accident-free environment.

Co-ordinate delivery upon completion of fabrication.

Ensure productivity is within profit margins.

Performance Contractors, Pipefitter General Foreman, March/ 2018 – April/2018

Lead foremen in directing crew to obtain the projected goals of the Superintendent. Organized equipment usage and planned the assembly of pre-fabricated piping systems.

Welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

Laid out, positioned, aligned, cut, assembled, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.

Set up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas arc welding equipment.

Welded metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.

Identified all safety risks and requirements, mitigate the risk.

CB&I, Pipe Welding Foreman, July/2017 – March/2018

Lead teams, assign duties, and train employees on assembling or securing pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment by welding, brazing, or soldering joints per job specifications. Study schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to determine layout of pipes and devise welding plans for execution by welders.

•Plan and layout sequence of installation procedures to avoid obstruction in pipe laying and welding activities.

•Assemble and install a variety of metal pipes and pipe fittings for both carbon steel and stainless projects.

•Install pipe related equipment such as hangers, supports, and hydraulic cylinders.

•Serve as a safety role model for staff and anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns.

•Properly dispose of waste according to safety and environmental policies.

Performance Contractors, Combo Welder, January 2017 – July 2017

Selected equipment and planned layouts, assembly, and welding applying knowledge of geometry, physical properties of metal machining, weld shrinkage, and welding techniques.

•Laid out, positioned, aligned, cut, assembled, and fit metal components together in various body positions and in various places.

•Set up equipment and welds parts, using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, or gas arc welding equipment.

•Welded metal materials to piping systems equipment using the appropriate welding procedure for the various equipment and metal types involved.

•Identified all safety risks and requirements.

Kilgore ISD, Welding Instructor, August 2015 – November 2016

Delivered quality instruction to a diverse student body, fostering and promoting all educational programs and activities offered through the Welding department. Advised and kept accurate records of assigned students, supported the department in developing reports and budget projections for supplies and equipment.

•Provided class instruction to introduce welding lessons offered to high school students.

•Demonstrated and instructed proper use equipment, machines, wire feeders and consumables, etc.

•Monitored students throughout the welding curriculum.

•Ensured adequate supplies were available for all students (PowerPoints, handouts, consumables, accessories, base material, etc.).

•Reviewed course curriculum daily and assessed students per the welding curriculum guidelines.

•Administered and evaluated physical welding tests.

Southeast Texas Industries, Pipefitter Foreman, January 2015 – November 2015

Directed employees, reviewed and interpreted drawings specifications, and instructed skilled mechanics so that work meets requirements.

•Enforced safe practices and conducted training in safety when necessary.

•Held full responsibility and accountability for work crews; motivated employees in any possible manner to effectively perform their duties.

Previous positions as Foreman, General Foreman, and Superintendent at Diverse Field Services,CB&I, Kamtech, Echo Maintenance,, Oceaneering international, and various smaller companies.

Education

High School Graduate, Vocational Welding

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