Antonio Chavez
Baytown,TX
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piping General Foreman
Wyatt Filed Services Company
03.2019 - Current
- Completed projects within budget constraints by closely monitoring expenditures and making necessary adjustments as needed during construction phases.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by coordinating with other departments for resource allocation and scheduling.
- Reduced overall costs by implementing innovative construction methods and utilizing cost-effective material procurement strategies.
- Increased overall job satisfaction among crew members by maintaining a positive work environment that encouraged open communication and teamwork.
- Partnered with other foremen to oversee site-wide activities, ensuring a cohesive approach to project management and overall success.
- Ensured safety compliance on worksites by enforcing strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Foreman
WorleyParsons
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new team members, selecting candidates who demonstrated aptitude for success within the organization.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation of completed tasks and outstanding items requiring attention.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Foreman
Ref Chem
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Studied and interpreted IFC drawings and P&IDs to plan team assignments.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex projects with effective problem-solving skills in challenging situations.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
Pipe Fabricator
Ref Chem
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Improved team productivity by providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced colleagues.
- Upheld industry standards while working on diverse projects such as commercial buildings, industrial facilities, or residential properties.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through regular inspection of completed pipe systems, addressing potential issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless pipe installation, ensuring timely project completion.
Pipe Fabricator
Jacobs Field Services
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with team members for seamless pipe installation, ensuring timely project completion.
- Minimized downtime due to repairs or malfunctions by promptly troubleshooting issues arising within the fabrication process.
- Reduced material waste by precisely measuring, cutting, and assembling pipes according to specifications.
- Demonstrated versatility in handling diverse projects, adapting quickly to specific requirements of each job site.
- Achieved smooth workflow transitions between different stages of the fabrication process through clear communication with other departments involved in the project cycle.
- Enhanced workplace safety through consistent adherence to industry regulations and company guidelines.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Assembled and welded components
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air for Hydrostatic and air testing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Pipe Fabricator
Austin Industries
03.2005 - 07.2006
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Education
No Degree -
La Joya High School
La Joya, TX1994
Skills
- Workforce Planning
- Pipe system Installations
- Piping Layouts
- System Testing
- Lockout and Tagout
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Site Safety
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Drawing and P&ID Reading
- Job Planning
Certification
NCCER Qualification # 1110546
Timeline
Piping General Foreman
Wyatt Filed Services Company
03.2019 - Current
Foreman
WorleyParsons
01.2016 - 08.2018
Foreman
Ref Chem
06.2015 - 02.2018
Pipe Fabricator
Ref Chem
07.2010 - 06.2015
Pipe Fabricator
Jacobs Field Services
06.2006 - 07.2010
Pipe Fabricator
Austin Industries
03.2005 - 07.2006
No Degree -
La Joya High School
NCCER Qualification # 1110546
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