Daniel Watkins
Sedro-Woolley,WA
Summary
Proactive Piping Foreman with extensive experience in quality control inspections and project management. Demonstrated success in meeting deadlines, resolving technical issues, and maintaining safety compliance. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, piping layouts, and fostering teamwork, contributing to efficient project execution and budget adherence. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Foreman
Matrix Service Company
BP Cherry Point Refinery
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted quality control inspections throughout all stages of the project lifecycle to ensure high levels of workmanship were maintained consistently.
- Successfully met or exceeded project deadlines consistently by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and resource availability.
- Assisted in resolving technical issues that arose during construction projects by applying extensive knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations.
- Completed daily logs and progress reports.
- Reduced downtime on job sites by ensuring proper materials and equipment were readily available for the team.
- Streamlined communication between field personnel, management teams, clients, suppliers, inspectors as necessary for successful project execution.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspections of tools and equipment, conducting toolbox talks, and enforcing company policies.
Piping General Foreman
Matrix Service Company
Bp Cherry Point Refinery
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Partnered with other foremen to oversee site-wide activities, ensuring a cohesive approach to project management and overall success.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by closely monitoring expenditures and making necessary adjustments as needed during construction phases.
- Streamlined communication between team members and project stakeholders, resulting in improved collaboration and problem solving.
- Enhanced project efficiency by effectively managing piping materials, equipment, and personnel.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by coordinating with other departments for resource allocation and scheduling.
- Increased overall job satisfaction among crew members by maintaining a positive work environment that encouraged open communication and teamwork.
- Mentored junior workers to improve their skills and knowledge, contributing to a higher-quality workforce on each project.
- Implemented rigorous quality control measures to identify potential issues early in the construction process, reducing costly rework and delays.
- Managed subcontractor relationships, ensuring timely delivery of services in line with project requirements.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
Field Project Engineer
Matrix Service Company
Bp Cherry Point Refinery / HF Sinclair
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Participated in regular progress meetings with clients and stakeholders, maintaining transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed subcontractors and vendors effectively, ensuring on-time delivery of materials and services essential for project completion.
- Supported proper installation techniques and safety procedures, promoting a well-prepared workforce.
- Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy and compliance with industry standards, minimizing errors in final product installations.
- Provided technical support to construction crews during installation processes, promoting accurate execution of design plans.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Developed isometric drawings for field repairs and pipeline routings.
- Updated existing drawings as needed due to changes in project scope or client requirements, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
- Interacted with clients to discuss project design and better understand scope changes.
- Actively participated in design review meetings, providing valuable input based on extensive industry experience and technical knowledge.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Maintenance Planner
Matrix Service Company
BP Cherry Point Refinery
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Reviewed necessary job details and constructed a detailed work plan.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Assessed manpower requirements and determine estimated durations for the work activities.
- Interfaced with contractors to verify work plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alger Learning Center
Alger, WA05.2020
Skills
- Pressure testing
- Safety practices
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Piping Layouts
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Job Planning
- Professionalism
- Project Scheduling
- Assigning Work
- Quality controls
Timeline
Piping Foreman
Matrix Service Company
05.2024 - Current
Piping General Foreman
Matrix Service Company
03.2024 - 05.2024
Field Project Engineer
Matrix Service Company
03.2021 - 02.2024
Maintenance Planner
Matrix Service Company
01.2020 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Alger Learning Center