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DONALD J. HYPOLITE JR

Ganado

Summary

Service-oriented Construction and Safety Professional with 10+ years’ experience in piping fabrication and installation in the Oil and Gas field, refineries and chemical plants. Has extensive experience in above and underground piping as well as facilities and maintenance. Core competencies include OSHA/HAZMAT policies and procedures, Process Safety Management (PSM), risk management assessment and quality control. Possesses excellent communication and time management skills and handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Maintains a laser focus on personnel management and safety while utilizing military/work experience, personal skills and drive for high standards, to successfully support a great corporation’s needs. Goals are to obtain certifications from BCSP, become a long-term team player and be trusted as a leader.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Site Manager

Airswift/ LINC (Lipid Innovation Center) Evonik
07.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were met.
  • Coordinated subcontractor schedules, optimizing resource allocation and reducing downtime.
  • Oversaw safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and promoting a safe work environment.
  • Conducted site inspections, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Led all Owner's, Engineering and Contractor meetings weekly to evaluate progress, coordinate upcoming works and address any open RFIs.
  • Conducted regular site inspections to ensure quality standards were upheld throughout each phase of the construction process while minimizing potential hazards on-site as well as delays in progress timelines.
  • Evaluated and selected contractors based on competitive bidding processes, securing top talent at optimal pricing levels for project.
  • Led project to over 100,000 man hours with ZERO injuries.

Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator

Nouryon Chemicals Expancel/Silica Sites
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Manage daily safety operations of production and maintenance of Colloidal Silica and Expancel sites. (80+ Employees)
  • Implemented innovative tools and software solutions to streamline HSE processes and improve overall efficiency. Utilize BBS (behavior based) Observation tool as well as Enablon to manage and track all audits, hazards and incidents.
  • Established strong relationships with regulators, inspectors, and other external stakeholders to maintain open lines of communication regarding HSE issues. Coordinated training between site ERT team and local Fire/EMS. (Quarterly)
  • Enhanced employee training programs for better understanding of health, safety, and environmental policies.

Daniel J Pernsteiner, Site Director 920-659-2683 for reference.

EH&S Manager/Construction Manager (Promoted)

Airswift – Nouryon Chemicals JUMBO Expansion/THOR Project
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed daily operations of all contractor personnel of civil, mechanical and electrical crafts ensuring that project was completed with ZERO loss time incidents or injuries.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Demonstrated ability to transition from EHS Manager to Construction Manager mid-project on two separate projects and completed both projects. $40m project completed on-time and $300k under budget, $100m project completed with zero injuries or loss time incidents after taking over project.

Nick Lyons, Senior Project Manager 708-359-5239 for reference.

Construction/Safety Supervisor

ECHO Maintenance – LOU T/A Motiva /BLADE ExxonMobil
  • Oversaw nightly operations of 140+ Echo Maintenance personnel performing welding and piping installation.
  • Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
  • Improved worker awareness of potential hazards by providing ongoing training and resources on proper equipment usage and procedures.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through diligent hazard identification and implementation of corrective measures. ZERO OSHA recordable incidents for duration of project.
  • Conducted daily safety meetings to educate workers on best practices, resulting in a safer work environment.

Shiloh White, Corporate Safety Director 409-540-8359 for reference.

Construction Manager/Quality Manager

Neumann Welding Inc.
  • Directly supervised construction activities for 100+ employees in the Delaware Basin in installation, testing and completion of artificial lift systems, pipelines, and various facilities for ExxonMobil(XTO).
  • Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements. Set the standard for Job Completion Documentation for XTO in the Delaware Basin. The method implemented was used as a guideline for all other contractors to follow.

Joseph Neumann, President 561-771-5705 for reference.

Mechanical Quality Assurance Inspector/Contract Administrator

Testengeer Engineering (Formosa Plastics Ethylene Glycol 2)
  • Worked directly with Project Engineer and contractor quality personnel to ensure all piping is built to exact specifications and verified all documentation of work performed was accurate.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate records of engineering documentation and provided detailed daily reports.
  • Improved overall client satisfaction by consistently delivering high quality workmanship by providing constant inspection and documentation of work performed.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by diligently ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Johnnie High PE, Construction Director 361-649-5767 for reference.

Materials Coordinator

Tulsa Inspection Resources/Phillips 66 (Grey Oak Pipeline)
  • Received by rail, Inspected, Documented, and transported by truck over 13,000 joints of 20” pipe during construction of the Gray Oak Pipeline at a .026% deficiency on linear feet of pipe.
  • Mitigated the safe handling of all pipe by providing daily and weekly safety briefings to ensure that all hazards were identified and assessed. ZERO injuries for the duration of the project.
  • Assisted Utility inspectors with various inspection tasks to ensure that the pipeline was installed with integrity.

Stephen Kirksey PE, Materials Manager 979-292-5027 for reference.

Welder

Various
  • Welded using TIG and SMAW processes throughout the Delaware Basin And Eagle Ford shale on various Oil and Gas projects.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure precise weld alignment.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant (E-5) Military Training Instructor/Aircraft Mechanic

USAF
  • Aircraft Mechanic on F-15, F-16, and A-10 aircraft in direct support of B course pilot training and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • Trained and molded over 700 Civilians to adapt to Active-Duty Military Service and to earn the title of Airman. Provided instruction on the basic skills needed to be mission ready and provided our nation with highly motivated, basically trained, mission ready warfighters.
  • Selected for the Wing Inspector General's Inspection team. Oversaw daily operations of instruction and provided written and oral feedback to include counseling to ensure training methods were effective and within established standards. This guaranteed that our nation’s best was trained by the best. Proven and Trusted leader.

Jason Drummond, Master Sergeant USAF 623-760-7633 for reference.



Skills

  • Construction/Safety Management
  • Quality Management
  • Hazard Identification

  • OSHA Compliance
  • Talent Evaluation

Education & Training

  • OSHA 30: Certificate # 31208594
  • OSHA 29 CFR: Excavation and Trenching for the Competent Person (5Hrs) Certificate # 111074
  • HAZWOPER 24
  • HAZMAT Technician Training
  • FEMA: IS-0100, IS-0200, IS-00035.21
  • 60+ HOURS: Aircraft Armament Systems
  • Community College of the Air Force- Montgomery AL
  • 200+ Hours: Airman Leadership School/Basic Instructor Course
  • Community College of the Air Force- Glendale AZ/San Antonio TX
  • Ganado High School- Ganado TX

Timeline

Construction Site Manager

Airswift/ LINC (Lipid Innovation Center) Evonik
07.2024 - Current

Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator

Nouryon Chemicals Expancel/Silica Sites
03.2023 - 07.2024

EH&S Manager/Construction Manager (Promoted)

Airswift – Nouryon Chemicals JUMBO Expansion/THOR Project
06.2022 - 03.2023

Construction/Safety Supervisor

ECHO Maintenance – LOU T/A Motiva /BLADE ExxonMobil

Construction Manager/Quality Manager

Neumann Welding Inc.

Mechanical Quality Assurance Inspector/Contract Administrator

Testengeer Engineering (Formosa Plastics Ethylene Glycol 2)

Materials Coordinator

Tulsa Inspection Resources/Phillips 66 (Grey Oak Pipeline)

Welder

Various

United States Air Force Staff Sergeant (E-5) Military Training Instructor/Aircraft Mechanic

USAF
DONALD J. HYPOLITE JR