Dylan Smith
Livingston
Summary
Experienced with managing work site operations and leading teams to success. Utilizes effective communication and coordination to ensure project goals are met. Track record of maintaining safety standards and fostering teamwork. Construction professional prepared to take on leadership responsibilities in managing work sites. Known for effectively coordinating projects and fostering collaborative work environment. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Enthusiastic individual experienced in resolving conflicts and issues with exceptional skill and poise. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise ensuring projects meet safety regulations, policies and procedures. Focused Foreman considered expert in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Dedicated team player committed to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Pursuing role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Optimal Field Service
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily job-site activities and delegated tasks to ensure safe, efficient operations
- Assisted with planning installation, repair, and maintenance of piping and plant systems
- Ensured accurate measurements, materials, and layouts per drawings and specifications
- Inspected completed work for quality, fitment, and compliance
- Trained new employees on tools, safety procedures, and job expectations
- Coordinated with superintendents and PMs to maintain workflow and resolve problems
- Maintained organized, hazard-free work areas
- Operated standard tools/equipment in compliance with safety protocols
Pipefitter
Optimal Field Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Installed, repaired, and maintained piping systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise pipe measurements and layouts.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify leaks, blockages, or necessary repairs in existing systems.
- Trained junior pipefitters on best practices for installation and troubleshooting of piping systems.
- Led project initiatives focused on improving system efficiency through innovative piping solutions.
Pipefitter/Boilermaker
SWS
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and adherence to project requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Pipefitter Maintenance
Turner Industries
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges in piping systems
- Performed routine maintenance and fit-up preparation
- Cut and prepped pipe for welds; rigged pipe into place
- Identified safety hazards and eliminated risks
- Interpreted blueprints to determine material quantities and locations
- Secured pipes using clamps, brackets, and hangers
- Pressure-tested systems using air and water for leak detection
- Documented all project tasks from start to finish
- Used power tools safely and effectively
Pipe Fitter
Repcon
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges
- Cut, beveled, and prepared pipe for welds
- Identified and resolved safety hazards
- Used blueprints/isos to determine material requirements
- Secured piping to structures with hangers and supports
- Conducted leak testing with water and air
- Maintained accurate records of project tasks
- Operated power tools properly and safely
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced overall productivity and system reliability.
- Developed strategies for minimizing downtime during maintenance operations.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Structural Support Fitter
Delta Machine & Iron
2013 - 01.2015
- Modified and cleaned pipe systems completed preventive maintenance
- Cut pipe for fabrication and installation
- Assembled piping systems through welding
- Built and installed supports for piping systems
- Maintained tools and equipment
- Proficient in safe power tool operation
Mechanic
Cothern's Tire
2012 - 2013
- Maintained customers, scheduled service, and resolved mechanical concerns
- Operated tire shop equipment safely and maintained clean work areas
- Selected proper tire sizes, installed, balanced, and inflated per spec
- Diagnosed and serviced vehicles performed 32-point inspections
- Ensured customer satisfaction through quality workmanship
- Assisted fellow employees as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Community Christian Private School
Baton Rouge05-2011
Skills
- High standard of integrity and professionalism
- Strong mathematical aptitude; proficient with industry tools and equipment
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Extensive knowledge of job-site safety and ability to enforce safety orientations
- Skilled in reading/interpreting blueprints, drawings, layouts, and specifications
- Knowledgeable of pipe types, sizes, and materials; experienced in welding, cutting, and fitting
- Strong measurement accuracy for fabrication and installation
- Experienced troubleshooting piping issues; trained in confined-space safety
- Leadership experience supervising crews, planning work, and maintaining productivity
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Familiar with plant operations, equipment monitoring, preventive maintenance, and production oversight
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
Certification
- TWIC Card
- Security Passport
- OSHA 12 Basic Plus Ref
Timeline
Foreman
Optimal Field Service
02.2023 - Current
Pipefitter
Optimal Field Services
02.2021 - 02.2023
Pipefitter/Boilermaker
SWS
06.2019 - 02.2021
Pipefitter Maintenance
Turner Industries
03.2018 - 06.2019
Pipe Fitter
Repcon
01.2017 - 01.2018
Boilermaker
Turner Industries
01.2015 - 01.2017
Structural Support Fitter
Delta Machine & Iron
2013 - 01.2015
Mechanic
Cothern's Tire
2012 - 2013
High School Diploma -
Community Christian Private School