DEWEY WELLS
Lufkin,TX
Summary
Commissioning and maintenance professional with over 30 years of experience supporting LNG, industrial, and energy projects through commissioning, startup, operations, and maintenance leadership. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with safety and engineering standards, and deliver reliable system performance through detailed testing, documentation, and process improvement. Seeking a senior commissioning or operations leadership role where technical expertise, safety focus, and execution excellence contribute to safe, on-schedule, and high-quality project delivery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissioning Supervisor
KBR
Plaquemines, LA
10.2023 - 10.2025
- Prepare and deliver commissioning reports and system completion documentation.
- Communicate commissioning status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders.
- Monitor commissioning performance metrics to ensure schedule and quality compliance.
- Manage safety programs, commissioning processes, documentation control, and installation quality.
- Oversee LTS all GE and Baker Hughes equipment motors, compressors and Lufkin gearboxes.
- Develop training programs and procedures for newly installed equipment.
- Oversee daily site operations to maintain optimal productivity.
- Over LTS GE equipment
Commissioning Specialist
Kiewit
Ingleside, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Executed commissioning activities and prepared progress reports.
- Tracked KPIs to support performance and compliance goals.
- Managed safety, documentation, and installation quality requirements.
- Developed training materials and processes for new equipment.
Commissioning Superintendent
Kiewit
Cameron, LA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Led commissioning teams to meet safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
- Reviewed and approved commissioning documentation and reports.
- Monitored team performance metrics and resolved operational issues.
- Developed standardized commissioning and training processes.
- Oversaw daily site operations to maintain productivity on GE, BAKER HUGHES equipment.
- CPLNG
Commissioning Specialist
Kent
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Prepared commissioning documentation and communicated activities to stakeholders.
- Managed safety, installation quality, and documentation control over GE equipment.
- Utilized technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to support system operations.
- Evaluated completed systems for compliance with engineering and design standards.
Millwright Supervisor
Turner Industries
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Supervised millwright crews during installation, alignment, and repair of industrial machinery.
- Operated hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy machinery placement.
- Ensured strict compliance with safety regulations.
- Aligned and leveled machinery using precision instruments.
- Trained personnel on proper work methods and safety procedures.
Commissioning Supervisor
McDermott
Freeport, LNG
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Oversee all GE equipment 105,000 HP MOTORS 75KW, gearbox and compressors.
- Coordinated commissioning activities with engineering, construction, and client teams.
- Approved and tracked punch-list items to closure.
- Maintained consistent reporting standards across project teams.
- Developed workforce efficiency plans and supported project schedules.
- Trained personnel on commissioning procedures and safety.
Commissioning Supervisor
Bechtel
Sabine Pass, LNG
03.2014 - 10.2018
- Supported commissioning and startup of turbines and compressors, including oil flood systems.
- Performed equipment repairs and modifications using welding and mechanical techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety, quality, and engineering standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for installation and alignment.
Millwright General Foreman
Turner Industries
Freeport, TX
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Led millwright crews on large industrial projects.
- Planned manpower, materials, and schedules to support budgets.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality requirements.
- Performed mechanical repairs and equipment modifications.
Millwright General Foreman
Jacobs
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2009 - 01.2010
- Installed and maintained stationary industrial machinery.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and coordinated corrective actions.
- Performed rigging, alignment, and system integration work.
Millwright Supervisor
Zachry Industrial
New Braunfels, TX
01.2005 - 03.2009
- Supervised millwright operations on large industrial projects.
- Managed equipment installation valued up to $10M.
- Estimated labor and material requirements for project planning.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards.
Maintenance Manager
Aramark
Orlando, FL
02.1998 - 01.2005
- Managed preventive maintenance programs and safety compliance.
- Scheduled inspections and maintenance outages.
- Developed and documented maintenance procedures.
- Tracked spare parts inventory and maintenance history.
- Trained maintenance personnel and coordinated cross-departmental activities.
Maintenance Supervisor
Lufkin Industries
Lufkin, TX
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Supervised maintenance personnel and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Diagnosed root causes of equipment failures and implemented corrective actions.
- Maintained equipment records, inventories, and system upgrade reports.
- Supported management with project evaluations and improvement planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Broaddus High School
Broaddus, TX09.1984
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- GE compressor’s, gearbox and motors
- Functional Specification Compliance
- Codes & Standards Compliance
- Commissioning & Testing Documentation
- Cost & Material Estimation
- Installation Oversight
- Equipment Operation & Startup
- Equipment & Component Selection
- Project Scheduling & Coordination
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Defect Identification & Correction
- Component & Parts Replacement
- Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation
- Safety Management & Compliance
- Specialized Testing Equipment
- Error Detection & Troubleshooting
- Procedure Development & Specification
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- System & Equipment Maintenance
- Records Compilation & Documentation Control
- Corrective Maintenance Execution
- Equipment Operator Training
- Budget Estimation & Resource Planning
- Dependable, Responsible Leadership
- Mechanical systems
- Project scheduling
- Safety management
- Documentation review
- Equipment testing
- Project closeout
- Work breakdown structure
- Construction supervision
Certification
NCCR PLUS
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING
MILLWRIGHT
IRON
BOILERMAKER
Timeline
Commissioning Supervisor
KBR
10.2023 - 10.2025
Commissioning Specialist
Kiewit
02.2023 - 10.2023
Commissioning Superintendent
Kiewit
02.2022 - 11.2022
Commissioning Specialist
Kent
01.2021 - 11.2021
Millwright Supervisor
Turner Industries
10.2020 - 01.2021
Commissioning Supervisor
McDermott
10.2018 - 10.2020
Commissioning Supervisor
Bechtel
03.2014 - 10.2018
Millwright General Foreman
Turner Industries
01.2010 - 03.2014
Millwright General Foreman
Jacobs
03.2009 - 01.2010
Millwright Supervisor
Zachry Industrial
01.2005 - 03.2009
Maintenance Manager
Aramark
02.1998 - 01.2005
Maintenance Supervisor
Lufkin Industries
01.1990 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Broaddus High School