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BRENDAN SAWYER

Mobile,AL

Summary

16 years of experience in the oil, chemical, and power industry field specifically as a Pipefitter Foreman. Utilize my knowledge of the craft, as well as my leadership skills and positive attitude to become part of a highly successful team focused on quality, safety, and production. Work with other crafts and coordinate with sub-contractors to achieve safe and successful completion of project on, or before schedule completion. Instilling safety and quality principles in craftsman, as well as identifying and correcting unsafe conditions. Upholding Safety and Quality standards for client and contractor.

Experienced Pipefitter Foreman bringing proven expertise in understanding technical documentation to effectively plan jobs. Proactive in identifying and working around obstacles. Excellent trainer and team leader.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter Foreman

Zachary Industrial
Omaha, Nebraska
06.2022 - Current

Ensured compliance with B31.3 standard by hydro testing. Underground HDPE Piping and above ground metal piping systems.

  • Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Supervised the installation of underground pipelines for water and gas distribution systems.
  • Developed weekly production schedules for pipe crews, ensuring that deadlines were met.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Analyzed blueprints or drawings to determine best methods for completing tasks safely.
  • Directed the use of heavy equipment such as cranes, backhoes, bulldozers., when handling large-scale pipe installations.

Pipe Forman

Zachry - Lyondell PO/TBA
Channelview, Tx
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Over sees a crew of eight, instills safe work habits and proper use of tools
  • Monitoring construction operations for conformance with client SOP.
  • Monitored quality control processes throughout all phases of construction projects.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols related to pipe installation activities.

Pipe-Leadman

Zachry - Duke Energy
Moncure, N.C.
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Process piping for Ash Reclaimer Plant to recycle ash pond material ensuring the safety regulation.
  • Managed a team of up to 15 workers to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
  • Inspected work sites and equipment to ensure safety regulations are followed.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to ensure safe practices are being used during operations.

Pipe Foreman

KBR - Exxon
Webster, Tx
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Construction of pump station with holding tanks
  • Utilizing 1104 pipeline code
  • Above ground and underground
  • Being environmentally concise as possible.

Pipefitter

TWS - CVR
Coffeeville, KS
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Working alongside Repcon for shut down, restoration of an Alky unity.
  • Ensured safe and efficient operations of oil and gas wells, pipelines, and related equipment.
  • Maintained records of all work performed by personnel in the field.
  • Ensured time management of tasks in shut down of project parameters.

Pipefitter Leadman

McDermott - MCPS
Willis, Tx
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Combine cycle powerplant specialized in two and nine chrome stream pipes to the steam turbine
  • Problem solve and trouble shoot daily work activities
  • Participate in required dimensional field verification, instillations and site fabrication.

Pipe Foreman

Zachry - LNG PTF
Freeport, Tx
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Evaluate crew member’s strengths to properly utilize them in daily tasks, instill safe work practices in every member to ensure safe work habits.
  • Monitored pressure levels during the hydrostatic testing process to ensure accuracy of readings.
  • Installation of piping systems throughout project for correct installation by client and project specifications.

Pipe Foreman

Corval Group
Corpus Christi, Tx
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Adhering to site requirement of 1104 pipeline code and environmental requirements working on a water way
  • Over a crew of five to eight, reviewed safety measured with crew prior to start of the shift
  • Read ISO’s

Pipe Foreman

Red Steel Production
Seabrook, Tx
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Fabrication of pipe to dimension of blueprint correctly
  • Installation of pipe at job site
  • Took field measurements to ensure measurement were correct.

Pipefitter Leadman

PCL - OG&E Mustang Power
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2017 - 11.2017
  • Aid the foreman receiving materials and pipe spool to ensure accuracy and completeness in field order
  • Check all critical measurements required
  • Lead, through example in constant compliance of all safety and quality guideline.

Pipe Foreman

KBR - BASF Ammonia Terminal
Freeport, Tx
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Planning execution of daily operations of Toolbox and craft adherence to quality and safety standards to meet or exceed schedule
  • Trouble shooting and making necessary adjustments to work routine and procedure requirements.

Pipe Foreman

KBR - Agrium Ammonia
Borger, Tx
04.2015 - 12.2016
  • Lead crew in Fabrication and instillation of piping systems and instillation of pipe supports
  • Ensuring all client and contractor SOP is followed and implemented in daily operations
  • Leading the crew specializing in coordination with sub-contractor for Safurex piping instillation.

Pipefitter

Various Contractors
02.2008 - 04.2015
  • Use isometric drawing to determine proper materials and locations of pipe instillation
  • Use P&ID to walk down and inspect piping systems to verify correct routing
  • Offer guidance and mentoring to crew member.

Education

General

Murphy High School
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Material Selection
  • Safety Procedures
  • Worksite safety
  • Job order prioritization
  • Hand and power tools
  • HDPE fusing, using Trackstar 618 and Pitbull
  • Blueprint Analysis
  • Diagram interpretation
  • Blueprints and Specifications
  • Cutting and threading

Certification

  • NCCR Plus Pipefitter, 8882656
  • OSHA 10-Hr Construction Industrial Outreach Training, 002098877
  • TWIC, 08/05/24

References

  • Randy Lemoine, 985-510-0499
  • Terry Vicars, 903-658-0255
  • Jake Sparks, 361-249-0792

Timeline

Pipefitter Foreman

Zachary Industrial
06.2022 - Current

Pipe Forman

Zachry - Lyondell PO/TBA
03.2021 - 06.2022

Pipe-Leadman

Zachry - Duke Energy
08.2020 - 02.2021

Pipe Foreman

KBR - Exxon
06.2020 - 08.2020

Pipefitter

TWS - CVR
03.2020 - 04.2020

Pipefitter Leadman

McDermott - MCPS
09.2019 - 03.2020

Pipe Foreman

Zachry - LNG PTF
07.2018 - 07.2019

Pipe Foreman

Corval Group
04.2018 - 07.2018

Pipe Foreman

Red Steel Production
01.2018 - 04.2018

Pipefitter Leadman

PCL - OG&E Mustang Power
05.2017 - 11.2017

Pipe Foreman

KBR - BASF Ammonia Terminal
01.2017 - 05.2017

Pipe Foreman

KBR - Agrium Ammonia
04.2015 - 12.2016

Pipefitter

Various Contractors
02.2008 - 04.2015

General

Murphy High School
BRENDAN SAWYER