David Kerr II
Silsbee,United States
Summary
The following profile will furnish you with details of my experience of over 15 years in the petrochemical and oil Industry, with a continuous record of dedicated employment: I have installed, commissioned, repaired, trouble shoot many types of rotating equipment, including but not limited to, compressors, gear boxes, gas turbines, steam turbines, and pumps. I am confident with my background that I will be a valuable asset to your organization and project.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mechanical Superintendent
Zachry Industrial
05.2025 - Current
- Managed the Mechanical Dept. throughout the setting of equipment such as Extruders, Compressors, Vessels and pumps.
- Working with several vendor reps. Coperion, Trey Tech, Hydratight, Hyosung,
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues during project phases.
Mechanical Superintendent
Zachry
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised the installation of several types of mechanical equipment, keeping the work scope in line with drawings and specifications.
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and mechanical craft to achieve site specifications in construction phase.
Rotating Equipment Inspector for Shell Polymers
NES Fircroft
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Final alignment of pumps, compressors, mixers, extruders and blowers to meet or exceed API 686 specifications.
- Lube oil flush inspections/ Commissioning and start up
- Perform daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery
Mechanical Superintendent
McCarl's
04.2019 - 11.2021
- My responsibilities at Pennsylvania Chemicals Poly Ethylene Unit was the management of Millwrights for 3 extruder lines, 4 reciprocating compressors, 6 centrifugal compressors, 6 overhead gantry cranes and 237 pumps. (Setting, grouting and final alignments of equipment etc.). Boilermakers vessel internals and exchanger work and 2 subcontractors Aescit for the HVAC systems, Alimak for the shaft elevators.
- I ensured the safety of all my crews.
Millwright General Foreman
Mastercraft
06.2016 - 03.2019
- I’m supervising the millwright crews during construction and there safety at the (BGCAPP Project)
Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Chemical Agent Destruction Pilot Plant. - (NAGOR Project) I helped with 2 Mitsubishi Steam Turbines, 8 compressors and 1 gearbox. Dry gas seal installations and final alignments.
- (CCLNG Project) I helped with 28 GE compressors, 8 gearbox’s, and 12 Gas Turbines. Dry gas seal installations and final alignments.
Journeyman Millwright / Millwright Foreman
Bechtel
07.2013 - 04.2015
- I got the opportunity to work on 2 steam turbine decks for the Panda Power Project from start to finish and 3 LNG compressor decks for Cheniere all new installation. Alignments, dry gas seal installation, diaphragm alignment, condenser installation.
QA/QC Field Inspector
L-CON, Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Team member in the inspection crew on foundation's, monopole, and lattice tower erection of 540 towers on a 138 mile, 345 KV transmission line in West Texas. Job duties included inspection of all towers during the assembly and erection phase of the project.
Identified and corrected deficiencies in the tower fabrication and directed the tower crews in the
proper techniques of assembly.
Turbine Mechanic / Field Supervisor
N.A.E.S Turbine Services / EMS Global
06.2009 - 05.2012
- I worked on several steam turbines, gas turbines, generators, gear boxes, some papermill work, lube oil flushes and auxiliary skids.
- Final alignments, internal alignments and start up.
Form Carpentry /Carpenter Supervisor
Western Summit /Becon/Kier.CCC.USA /Archer Western
04.2004 - 05.2009
- I worked and supervised to set forms, pour concrete, tie rebar, and operate equipment safely
Education
Cherryvale High School 1997
Cherryvale, KSIndependence Community College 1998
Independence, KSLabette Community College 2003
Parsons, KSSam LeRibeus
(409)-880-5671Randy Martin
(318)- 393-4318Matt Lippy
301-748-2344Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Time Management
- Dimensional Precision Measurement
- I'm a team player i work well with others
- Specifications Conformance
- I do have an eye for making the job safe
Timeline
Lead Mechanical Superintendent
Zachry Industrial
05.2025 - Current
Mechanical Superintendent
Zachry
05.2023 - 05.2024
Rotating Equipment Inspector for Shell Polymers
NES Fircroft
11.2021 - 12.2022
Mechanical Superintendent
McCarl's
04.2019 - 11.2021
Millwright General Foreman
Mastercraft
06.2016 - 03.2019
Journeyman Millwright / Millwright Foreman
Bechtel
07.2013 - 04.2015
QA/QC Field Inspector
L-CON, Inc.
09.2012 - 07.2013
Turbine Mechanic / Field Supervisor
N.A.E.S Turbine Services / EMS Global
06.2009 - 05.2012
Form Carpentry /Carpenter Supervisor
Western Summit /Becon/Kier.CCC.USA /Archer Western
04.2004 - 05.2009
Cherryvale High School 1997
Independence Community College 1998
Labette Community College 2003
Sam LeRibeus
Randy Martin
Matt Lippy
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