Aric Lewis
Palmetto,LA
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of meeting team goals through willingly assuming extra responsibilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Permit Writer
OnPoint Industrial Services
10.2020 - Current
- Scope of task duties included writing permits (confined space, hot, safe, and cold work) and blind verification for contractors in accordance, to Georgia Pacific, chemical plants, oil refineries, policies, procedures, and OSHA standards
- Conducted audits in the field on permits and JSA’s, assuring contractors were in conformity with their scope of work and task duties on the permit and JSA
- Frequently, visited job sites to observe for hazards to receive corrective actions to provide a safe workplace
- Coached and mentored employees to work safe and encourage others to work safe.
Field Safety Supervisor
Austin Industrial
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed, encouraged, and coached employee owners to safely, complete daily tasks without introducing themselves to work related accidents/injuries
- Completed daily safety audits, monitored employee owners work habits, ethics, and trends
- Prepared 100% successful access and egress confined space activities in structures known as the “COLD BOX”, boilers, heaters, etc., without any injuries
- Issued permits (hot work, safe work, cold work, confined space, etc.)
- Conducted safety meetings to encourage all employees to “buy into” and assimilate safety in their hearts as a VALUE, PRIORITY, and CULTURE.
Pipefitter & Safety Technician
JVIC
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Fabricated & installed pipes, valves, supports, and mechanical industrial equipment
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials for each task
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
- Extend guidance and mentoring to junior team members
- Issued (hot, cold, confined space, high pressure testing permits, etc.)
- Assurance of line & equipment blinding for energy isolation, LOTO
- Assured that the equipment & safety equipment associated with the scope of work was in compliance with OSHA, client/facility, and company policies & procedures
- Performed “frequent” jobsite audits to ensure job task permit requirements and the physical presence of permits
- Strongly encouraged & communicated with employees to work safe and ensure that “WE” were all on the same page
- A SAFE JOB, IS A SUCCESSFUL JOB.
Pipefitter & Safety Tech
Turner Industries
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Duties include installing pipes, valves, gauges, supports, fabricating large assemblies, tack welding various materials while working in chemical and petro-chemical industry
- Safety duties included assisting with conducting safety briefings and “tool box talks", completed daily audits, writing, and signing off on permits, observed co-workers safe work habits as well as encourage workers to work safe
- Assisted in consistently achieving safety goals by establishing, managing, and maintaining effective business relationship between client and employer
- Last, but not least, communicate well with team leaders in striving for injury-free work environment.
Safety Technician/Supervisor
Evans Environmental & Geoscience
09.2005 - 06.2008
- In New Orleans, La., Hurricane Katrina
- Managed and educated crew members on how to properly dispose of asbestos-contaminated and/or hazardous materials
- Maintained safety equipment, completed daily inspection audits, suggested amendments to Accident Prevention Plans & Activity Hazard Analysis, and fulfilled company policy in regards to crew members wearing and maintaining personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
09.2003 - 08.2005
- Installed new piping, valves, gauges, hangers as well as welding in oil refinery and chemical plant
- Other Skills and Experience
- Acquired Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA 30 hour training); Acquired Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC);
- Received training on Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER-40 hour training)
- Received on-the-job training for Terrorist Response Training; and Underwater Egress Survival Training; National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) training; training on standards of Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA); and gained general knowledge of HazMat training and compliance.
Education
NDT-Certification - PT & MT (level 1&2), 40hr. Radiation Safety
OSHA 510 -
06.2023
A.A.S. - Process Technology
Louisiana Technical College
Reserve, LA01.2022
Pipefitter NCCER-Certified -
06.2012
Certification - Construction Site Safety Technician
National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
07.2010
Certification - Electrical Construction Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01.2005
Commercial Drivers’ License (Class A) -
01.2003
Diploma - General Studies
De La Salle High School
New Orleans, LA01.1993
Skills
- OSHA 30 hour training
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- HAZWOPER-40 hour training
- Terrorist Response Training
- Underwater Egress Survival Training
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) training
- EPA standards knowledge
- HazMat training and compliance
References
- Percy Barber, J V Industrial, 337-739-9093
- Paul Ancar, N.A.S.A., 504-810-7063
- Jonathan Lavallias, Westcon Industries, 979-418-0059
Timeline
Permit Writer
OnPoint Industrial Services
10.2020 - Current
Field Safety Supervisor
Austin Industrial
01.2019 - 06.2020
Pipefitter & Safety Technician
JVIC
09.2015 - 04.2018
Pipefitter & Safety Tech
Turner Industries
08.2008 - 07.2015
Safety Technician/Supervisor
Evans Environmental & Geoscience
09.2005 - 06.2008
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
09.2003 - 08.2005
OSHA 510 -
A.A.S. - Process Technology
Louisiana Technical College
Pipefitter NCCER-Certified -
Certification - Construction Site Safety Technician
National Center For Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Certification - Electrical Construction Technology
Delgado Community College
Commercial Drivers’ License (Class A) -
NDT-Certification - PT & MT (level 1&2), 40hr. Radiation Safety
Diploma - General Studies
De La Salle High School