Avery Gaddis
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
8+ Years of Experience in Natural Gas Industry Leadership Experience Pressure testing experience Strong Mathematical skills Bending/ Engineering experience Astute Natural Gas Field Engineer/ Utility Inspector skilled in AutoCAD, project management and safety procedures. Talented individual offering 8 years of experience and training. Proven talent in Bending of steel pipe, Hydrostatic testing, Pigging/ Drying, Data collection/ As-built and Utility Inspection.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Engineer
Southeast Connections LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Interacted effectively with gas company representatives and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Prepared documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Provided documentation on all pipe installed, details/location in which it was installed.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
- Applied expertise in comprehensive root cause failure analysis.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents
Utility Inspector
Paxon Energy and Infrastructure
12.2021 - Current
- Inspected installation of various natural gas pipe sizes installed by HDD, trenching, jack and bore
- Ensured all work was completed per gas company standards while adhering to safety procedures
- Coordinated with gas company coordinator on changes or issues with project on a day-to-day basis
- Attended weekly meetings with the customer providing updates with projects I was overseeing
- Upon completion of projects, I provided the gas company was provided final as built that showed pipe/fittings installed, location to each fitting, welder information, pressure test information, etc.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Utility Inspector
Magnolia River Services
12.2021 - Current
- Inspected installation of polyethylene pipe and steel pipe by all forms of installation
- Ensured all locate tickets are accurate prior to beginning work, each individual has proper OQ's for each task using ISN, pipe is installed in accordance to gas companies standards and regulations, visually inspect pipe/components prior to installation and after installation, keep track of tie ins, bores, and trenched in footage as installed and complete daily report on daily basis.
- Utilized in house program similar to GIS where all fittings and pipe would be inputted daily along with dimensions on each fitting installed.
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
Pipe Bending Engineer/Hydrostatic Tester
Southeast Connections, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Oversaw install and accuracy of work of small crew of laborers on installation of field bends and fittings to accommodate the proposed path of the pipeline, adding bends or fittings when necessary
- Work with tie-in crews to insure everything is installed properly while also following gas company regulations to install a great quality product pipe
- Combination of mathematics, instruments, and tools used to calculate angles and degree needed for the situation.(total station NPL 322+, Carlson data collector, transit, protractor, levels, string line, plum bob, grade rod, eye level, center punch)
- Also ensure all of the pipe is pressure tested to check for leaks or failures in pipe or fittings prior to put in service.
Pipe Bending Engineer Assistant
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted engineer in the process of stringing pipe, measuring in pipe, configuring bends, and laboring
- Worked with bending crew that consists of two other laborers to make bends as needed
- Acting as a labor for the engineer helping him with anything needed while also learning the fundamentals behind engineering as well as pressure testing
- January 2018 was promoted and took over the bending crew and do all of the pressure testing that was needed.
Landscaping Technician
Bennett Landscape Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Operated and maintained industry power tools that mow and edge lawns as well as blowers and other hand tools
- Installed fencing, buildings or other structures to meet customer specifications and requirements
Education
High School Diploma -
Dawson County High School
Dawsonville, GA05.2015
Skills
- Motivated Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- CAD Software
- Supervision and leadership
- Organization and Time Management
- Project Planning
- Written Communication
Timeline
Field Engineer
Southeast Connections LLC
11.2023 - Current
Utility Inspector
Paxon Energy and Infrastructure
12.2021 - Current
Utility Inspector
Magnolia River Services
12.2021 - Current
Pipe Bending Engineer/Hydrostatic Tester
Southeast Connections, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2021
Pipe Bending Engineer Assistant
07.2016 - 01.2018
Landscaping Technician
Bennett Landscape Inc.
04.2016 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Dawson County High School
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