Chad DeVore

• Construction Manager for Tallgrass Energy for Trailblazer CO2 conversion projects
• Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Used bluebeam to design construction plans and drawings.
• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
• Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
• Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
• Perform desktop routing for potential pipeline projects

• Chief Inspector for Tallgrass Energy on Natural gas lines in Nebraska
• Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
• Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
• Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
• Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
• Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
• Audit daily reports and project documentation
• Coordinate with contractor to ensure project meets schedule deadlines

• Chief Inspector for Plains All American in the Permian Basin
• Assessed performance of employees and recommended methods to improve task completion.
• Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
• Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
• Perform constructability review for pipeline routes
• Audit daily reports and project documentation
• Assist in tracking MTRs and project related materials
• Perform on-site safety audits
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure projects meet schedule deadlines
• Use Bluebeam to create project ISO's and weldmaps

• Chief Inspector for Plains All American
• Permian Basin crude oil gathering
• Assessed performance of employees and recommended methods to improve task completion.
• Delegated work tasks to employees based on levels of knowledge and experience.
• Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
• Audit daily reports and project documentation
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure projects were completed by scheduled deadlines.
• Perform constructability review for potential pipeline routes
• Train inspectors on Company specifications
• Ensure projects followed Company specifications

Owned and operated a small construction business with a focus on residential construction and remodeling.

• Gas Gathering for Oneok Field Services in the Stack Oil Play
• Gas gathering for Enable Midstream in the Stack Oil Play
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths.
• Follow OSHA safety standards as well as Company Safety standards
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
• Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.

• Drew maps of utility lines and potential plans for future ones, providing detailed locations and information.
• Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
• Actively responded to emergency situations pertaining to illegal digging and excavation accidents.
• Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
• Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flags for identification by excavating personnel.
• Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Inspect coating on pipeline girth welds
• Examined products for imperfections and defects.
• Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
• Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.

• 16" Gathering system for Targa Resources - Lindsey, OK
• Gathering system for Brazos Midstream - Permian Basin Pecos, TX
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations
• Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Manage one-calls
• Coordinate employees on a daily basis to complete construction task
• Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
• Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.

• Stringing, lowering in, tie-ins
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.

• Stringing, lowering in, tie-ins
• Gas Gathering 12" & 16" for EOG
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Delivered project updates to superintendent and detailed issues that could halt work progress.
• Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
• Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.

• Sunoco - 187 miles of 12" mainline construction
• GMP - 107 miles of 18" mainline construction
• Plains - 113 miles of 16'' mainline construction
• PVR Partners - 10 miles of 12'' mainline construction
• Eagle Rock - 11 miles of 12'' mainline construction
• Enbridge - 32 miles of 16'' mainline construction
• Northern Natural Gas - 10 miles of 12'' mainline construction
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by.
• Coordinate employees on a daily basis to ensure project task are completed
• Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
• Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
• 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.
• Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction workers.
• Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction sites.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
• Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
• Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.

• Haynesville Shell - gathering systems and well connects for Centerpoint Energy
• Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
• Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations.
• Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
• Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
• Assisted in recruiting and hiring new construction workers.
• Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Monitored job progress and performance of employees to complete projects prior to deadlines.
• Supported construction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.

• Haynesville Shell - gathering systems and well connects for Centerpoint Energy
• Manage pipe stringing crew for multiple projects in the Haynesville Shell.
• Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
• Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
• Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
• Evaluated and updated safety protocols to reduce risks on construction sites.
• Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.

• Followed safety protocols on job sites.
• Assist welder in fitting up materials for fabrication
• Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
• Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Unloaded and stored construction materials.
• Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.