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Briar Meek

Cassville,MO

Summary

Reliable natural gas crew leader coordinating materials, projects and teams by applying strong problem-solving and conflict resolutions skills. Valid missouri license and fusion certification with a superior work ethic. Knowledgeable Crew Leader with almost 10 years of comprehensive experience and energetic approach to accomplishing project goals. Responsible and hardworking professional with advanced knowledge of construction management processes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Natural Gas Crew Foreman

Mears Installation
Joplin, MO
03.2019 - 02.2024
  • Directed and supervised crew activities on multiple million dollar projects extending up to 4 miles.
  • Ensured proper maintenance of equipment used by the crew and myself ranging from backhoes skid steers and trackhoes to utilities plows directional drills and dozers.
  • Supervised and installed natural gas lines ranging from 8'' steel to 1/2'' services using a variety of installation methods.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided coaching as needed to improve productivity.
  • Implemented safety protocols for hazardous materials handling and disposal according to OSHA standards.
  • Inspected completed jobsites for quality assurance purposes prior to customer delivery or installation.
  • Provided training sessions for new hires on safety procedures, job duties, responsibilities.

Equipment Operator

Mears Installation
Joplin, MO
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers directional drill rigs and trenchers to move earth and materials.
  • Maintained daily logs of machine operations and reported any mechanical or safety issues to supervisor.
  • Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
  • Trained new employees in proper operation of heavy machinery according to company guidelines.

Pipefitter

Mears Installation
Joplin, MO
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Identify problems with installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications using many different hand tools such as drills, saws, pipe threader, and sand blasters.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
  • Install natural gas lines making fuses and installing eloctrofusion couplings. Had and maintained a fusion card through spire for 8 years.

MFA General Laboerer

Made For Agriculture
Cassville, MO
07.2015 - 11.2015
  • Developed and implemented strategies to ensure efficient feed production and distribution.
  • Monitored the performance of feed production equipment and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained and operated spraying equipment to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to fields.

Education

Lineworking

Northwest Lineman Training Center
Denton, TX
05-2024

Cassville High School
Cassville, MO
05-2014

Skills

  • Staff leadership and direction
  • Inspecting equipment
  • OSHA Regulations and safety protocall
  • Physical Fitness
  • Customer Relations
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Job Scheduling
  • Construction knowledge
  • Heavy machinery

Affiliations

  • I have helped coach and been an honorary member of the cassville mitey might footbal for 11 years. Coaching in games and helping set up the field to help 3rd through 6th grade kids grow and learn to love the game of football.

Certification

  • Pending completion at NLC i will graduate with multiple certifications including
  • Class A CDL
  • Climbing certification
  • First aid certification
  • CPR certification
  • Pole top rescue certification
  • Enclosed space rescue certification
  • Aerial lift rescue certification
  • Chainsaw safety and maintenance certification
  • OSHA electrical transmission and distribution certification

Timeline

Natural Gas Crew Foreman

Mears Installation
03.2019 - 02.2024

Equipment Operator

Mears Installation
06.2016 - 03.2019

Pipefitter

Mears Installation
11.2015 - 06.2016

MFA General Laboerer

Made For Agriculture
07.2015 - 11.2015

Lineworking

Northwest Lineman Training Center

Cassville High School

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