Eric Clay
Brunswick,MO
Summary
Specializes in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight. Proven communication and problem-solving skills enhance operational efficiency and workplace harmony. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving organizational goals through effective supervision and hands-on staff engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Supervisor
Field Force Solutions
De Soto, KS
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Panasonic.
- Oversee and install all high purity piping for Anode and Cathode mixing rooms.
- Identify pipe systems for commissioning.
- Helped create Standard Operating Procedure for Beck & Pollitzer LOTO/Safety department.
- Identify/confirm lock out points, valve stations and any potential electrical hazards and/or potential energy sources.
- Ensure all affected employees are trained and have proper LOTO equipment.
- Direct and supervise lockout locations, ensure systems are energy free, preform and log pressure test.
Process Pipe Assistant Superintendent
Southern Piping Company
Florence, SC
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: BMW Battery Plant.
- Responsible for all process water piping.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Led daily Tier Program for production with both client and company.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Used Procore, GTP Stratus, ACC, Egnyte and Autodesk for daily production tracking and file sourcing.
Piping General Foreman
W.G. Yates Construction
Stanton, TN
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Ford BOC Battery Plant.
- Oversaw installation of Pump Houses 1-4.
- Managed material inventory and ordered supplies for ongoing projects efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between field teams and office personnel for project updates.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve technical challenges during installation processes.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure timely completion of piping projects.
- Conducted inspections to verify compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Mechanical Foreman
Brycon
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: TSMC.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of mechanical teams on construction sites.
- Coordinated equipment and material deliveries to ensure project readiness.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop efficient work schedules.
- Ensured quality control through systematic checks of mechanical installations.
- Led meetings to communicate updates and address team concerns effectively.
- Coordinated with other departments such as production and quality control in order to ensure smooth installation of machinery and equipment.
- Clean room environment lvl 4.
Mechanical Foreman
W.G. Yates Construction
Mountain Pass, CA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: MP Materials.
- Coordinated work schedules for crew members to optimize productivity and efficiency.
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
- Reported daily progress and reports directly to General Foreman.
- Managed inventory of materials, tools, and equipment for ongoing projects.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Led team meetings to discuss project progress and address any concerns promptly.
- Worked with suppliers to keep materials flowing and meet demanding timelines.
- Responsible for leading crew in completion of phase 2 at MP Materials which included: Installation of PRND refinery.
- Completed piping systems that included SS, CS, CPVC, PP and Duplex SS.
Pipe Welder/Fitter
Dewine Mechanical
York, NE
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Greenplains Energy
- Interpreted blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces of metal components prior to welding.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Maintained a clean work area by removing debris and cleaning up spilled materials.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Pipefitter
Phoenix Industrial
Hillsboro, OR
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Intel
- Intel ASU Unit
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Drilled and tapped holes for valve installation.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints using TIG process,
- Collaborated with crane operators to ensure precise load movements.
- Inspected rigging equipment for defects and damage prior to use.
- Provided assistance in selecting appropriate rigging hardware based on size and weight requirements for each specific project.
- Attached loads securely onto lifting devices such as chains or cables using various types of clamps or hooks.
Mechanical Supervisor
RAM Enterprise
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Company Overview: Kennecott
- Oversee maintenance on ball mills, sag mills and rock crushers.
- Replace and install various equipment and machinery.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Ensured that all employees followed safe working practices while operating machinery.
Mechanical Millwright Foreman
TeIC
Yerington, NV
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Nothern Copper
- Align 10t motors and pumps using dial indicators and feeler gauges.
- Layout and set elevations for equipment using transit and/or theodolite.
- Set fans and blowers for exhaust systems.
- Supervised the assembly and installation of conveyor sensors.
- Supervised installation and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
- Operated precision tools to perform repairs and installations.
- Calibrated measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers used in the machining process.
Pipe Welder
L&M Ethanol
Ft. Dodge, IA
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Cargill
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Prepared surfaces by grinding and cleaning them before welding.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and other lifting devices when necessary for moving heavy objects around the job safely.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working on site.
Mechanical Millwright
Pro Energy Services
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Mid-Mo Energy. Show-Me Ethanol.
- Demo existing distillation line.
- Removed debris and hazardous materials following safety protocols and regulations.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring they were in good working condition daily.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project progress and any safety concerns encountered.
- Used protective gear such as hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators when necessary.
Pipe Welder
Phoenix Industrial
Eureka, NV
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Company Overview: McEwinn Gold Bar Mine Co.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Gathered required materials for each project.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Mechanical Millwright
SBI
Canton, OH
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Com Overview: Cargill
- Operated pumps to transfer fluids safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with management to improve operational processes and efficiency.
- Cleaned strainers, filters, tanks, piping systems, and other related components.
- Maintained accurate records of operations for reporting purposes.
- Verified that all fluid levels were within acceptable limits prior to start-up.
- Operated and monitored pumps to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding supply orders for replacement parts.
- Monitored gauges and flowmeters to inspect equipment and reported abnormalities.
Pipefitter
Three Rivers
Clarksville, TN
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Intel.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
Pipefitter / Welder Helper
Imcor
Chandler, AZ
04.2010 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Intel.
- Installed various piping systems in commercial and industrial settings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules, utilized fall protection and PPE.
Education
Grand River Welding Institute
01.2013
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Texas Christian University
01.2009
Skills
- Production supervision
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Training and development
- Task delegation
- Employee motivation
- Decision-making
- Operations management
- Project planning
- Analytical thinking
- Workflow management
- Project management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy enforcement
- Staff development
- Adaptability and flexibility
Training Courses Attended
- NCCER Pipe Fitting
- Swagelok Tube Bending
- LOTO
- Hilti Powder Actuated
- Rough Terrain Forklift
- CPVC procedures
- Polypropylene Fusing
- Viega Mega/ProPress
Timeline
Piping Supervisor
Field Force Solutions
07.2024 - 06.2025
Process Pipe Assistant Superintendent
Southern Piping Company
04.2024 - 07.2024
Piping General Foreman
W.G. Yates Construction
10.2023 - 01.2024
Mechanical Foreman
Brycon
04.2023 - 08.2023
Mechanical Foreman
W.G. Yates Construction
06.2022 - 04.2023
Pipe Welder/Fitter
Dewine Mechanical
04.2021 - 01.2022
Pipefitter
Phoenix Industrial
02.2019 - 03.2021
Mechanical Supervisor
RAM Enterprise
10.2018 - 11.2018
Mechanical Millwright Foreman
TeIC
05.2018 - 10.2018
Pipe Welder
L&M Ethanol
03.2018 - 05.2018
Mechanical Millwright
Pro Energy Services
02.2017 - 03.2018
Pipe Welder
Phoenix Industrial
03.2015 - 02.2017
Mechanical Millwright
SBI
05.2012 - 08.2014
Pipefitter
Three Rivers
04.2011 - 11.2011
Pipefitter / Welder Helper
Imcor
04.2010 - 02.2011
Grand River Welding Institute
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Texas Christian University
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