Austin Hicks

• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all projects to Safety & Quality standards
• Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
• Developed and maintained productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Managed 30-40 workers on numerous projects at one at
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
• Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
• Oversaw multiple projects at once

• Performed weld & heat mapping for pipelines being installed.
• Fabricated isometric drawings in blue beam & recorded all information regarding Weld, Heat & torque mapping on project
• Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
• Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
• Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
• Operated and maintained testing equipment.
• Built relationships with coworkers & coached personnel into maintaining a safety culture, both in and outside of the workplace.
• Checked all paperwork from different crews performing work onsite to ensure it was completed up to standards.
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• Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operations of well connect projects, pipeline rehabilitation, injection lines , and water distribution.
• Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.
• Conducted regular meetings with field staff to review work performance, discuss issues, and identify training needs.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
• Provided guidance to team members on job-related tasks, techniques, best practices.
• Monitored project progress against established timelines and budgets on well connect projects, pipeline rehabilitation, injection lines , and water distribution.
• Organized resources including equipment, materials and personnel in support of project objectives.
• Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
• Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency in the field operations department.
• Analyzed customer feedback regarding quality of service provided by field personnel.
• Supervised, coordinated, or scheduled activities of field team workers installing fittings , deploying pipe
• Trained technicians on proper installation techniques to ensure premium installations.
• Trained & mentored upcoming supervisors on how to perform audits on upcoming technicians in order for them to aquire their certification to become a flexsteel technician.

Project scopes : Well connects , water distribution lines , injection lines , pipeline rehabilitation.

• Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on components and assemblies to identify any defects or flaws in the material.
• Reviewed test results to determine if parts passed or failed quality assurance requirements.
• Utilized a variety of hand tools for assembly and disassembly of parts during testing process.
• Monitored temperature readings during hydrostatic tests to ensure safe operation levels were maintained.
• Cleaned and maintained work area following each test cycle to ensure safety compliance.
• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while conducting tests.
• Recommended essential corrective actions based on test results.
• Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
• Performed preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles, including oil changes, filter replacements, lubrications, and tune-ups.
• Moved dirt, rocks, and other materials with the use of a bulldozer or backhoe.
• Assisted in loading and unloading materials for construction projects.
• Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as payloaders, scrapers, graders, excavators and dozers in accordance with safety regulations.
• Inspected work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards prior to beginning operations.
• Followed all company policies regarding the proper usage of heavy equipment.
• Conducted daily pre-operational inspections on assigned alternate heavy equipment prior to use.
• Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
• Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.

Pipeline products worked with : Poly , Steel, shawcor, flexsteel , fiberglass screw pipe, steel screwpipe, zaploc.

Project scopes: Well connects, injection lines.

• Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
• Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
• Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
• Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
• Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
• Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
• Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
• Supported with civil construction from water, sewer, and gas lines.
• Carried out successful pipe-bursting operations pulling new lines through existing lines .

Project scopes: civil utilities, pipe bursting

• Worked with on location running crews to provide quality installations of numerous pipelines & well connects.
• Worked with other crews to support on projects such as building compressor stations and also slug catchers.
• Pushed crews to install the following pipeline products : poly ,shawcor,flexsteel, fiberglass screw pipe, & steel.
• Supported with bolting up flanges to correct specifications .

Job scopes : compressor stations, slug catchers , steel pipelines, well connect, fiberglass screw pipe, injection lines, shawcor, flexsteel.