Dakota Short
Independence,LA
Summary
Experienced superintendent with a background in plant projects, shutdowns, and refinery work. Known for project supervision, crew leadership, and strict safety compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Koch Specialty Plant Services
Houston, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised field crews on plant projects and shutdown work.
- Coordinated daily plans with operations, maintenance, and client teams.
- Communicated progress, risks, and priorities with client representatives and management.
- Inspected completed work for quality, compliance, and scope alignment.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
Boilermaker
Koch Specialty Plant Services
Houston, Texas
10.2013 - 12.2021
- Performed various roles at refineries and chemical plants, including hole watch, fire watch, forklift operator, boilermaker, lead foreman, and general foreman, ensuring safety and operational readiness.
- Serviced and maintained refinery towers and pressure vessels during plant turnarounds, contributing to efficient plant operations.
- Interpreted blueprints for assembly, repair, and fit-up work, facilitating accurate and timely project execution.
Boilermaker
Furnace and Tube Service/ PSS
Gonzales, Louisiana
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Worked at several refineries in support roles, including Holewatch, Firewatch, Boilermaker Helper, and Forklift Operator.
- Ensured safe work areas by performing holewatch and firewatch duties.
- Removed and installed trays and packing during equipment maintenance jobs.
- Assisted with removing and installing boiler tubes and operated the forklift for material movement.
- Operated forklift to transport materials between work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Independence, LA05-2012
Skills
- Project supervision
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Daily documentation
- Crew leadership
- Decision making
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
- NCCER Boilermaker
- NCCER Basic Rigging
Timeline
Superintendent
Koch Specialty Plant Services
01.2022 - Current
Boilermaker
Koch Specialty Plant Services
10.2013 - 12.2021
Boilermaker
Furnace and Tube Service/ PSS
03.2012 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Independence High School