Evan Craft
Silsbee
Summary
I am an extremely hard working individual that takes pride in exceeding performance expectations and learning as much as possible along the way. I have hands-on experience in plant operations/maintenance and talent for navigating challenges. I bring strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. I take pride in working well with all individuals on any job-site and will reference any worker that has worked with me or witnessed my work ethic to support this. I am seeking a new opportunity to challenge my abilities and offer new knowledge and experience to broaden my skillset.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman
Vortech Contracting
Winnie, Tx
03.2024 - Current
- 18 months Caliche company Golden Triangle Storage, a cavern storage for natural gas and helium, as operations assistance and maintenance. Duties included working on expansion projects and assisting in daily operations and processes as well as routine maintenance of the equipment, pipelines, and facility overall. Reporting directly to plant manager, but working daily with projects, i&e, plant mechanics, and all contractors working within the plant
- Working as 3rd party contractor for pipe installation; Pipeline maintenance; Welding repairs; General ROW maintenance; Pipeline construction; Plant maintenance; Plant operations
- 3rd party contractor for companies such as Valero; TOTAL; Energy Transfer; Caliche; BASF; DOW Chemical; Entergy; NRG; Energy Transfer; Indorama Ventures
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Working alongside various contractors to complete projects, maintenance, daily tasks and other daily operation tasks.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Coordinated crew activities, optimizing resource allocation for efficient project completion.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skill development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and materials, maintaining quality control throughout projects.
- Collaborated with project managers to align team objectives with overall project goals.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly, minimizing disruptions and maintaining project timelines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Reduced material waste significantly, implementing stringent inventory management and usage tracking systems.
- Achieved deadlines consistently, planning resources effectively and adjusting priorities as needed.
Foreman
Newpark Resources
Beaumont, Tx
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Using heavy equipment to load & unload trucks; Installing ground protection mats with ground crew; Managing 4-12 employees for proper installation; Communicating with customers, employees, material/equipment haulers, customers, and 3rd party contractors for proper logistics, job performance, & installation. Assisting customers in operations such as hydraulic fracturing, drilling, power delivery infrastructure, & general ROW maintenance.
- 3rd party contractor for companies such as SandBox; Liberty Oilfield Services; Liberty Oilfield Services; Nextier Oilfield Solutions; Enterprise Products; Indorama Ventures; Oncor Electric Delivery; Primoris Services
Manager
Silsbee Lawn and Landscapes
Silsbee, Tx
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Managing 8 employees & over 60 clients; Supplying crew with supplies daily; Creating daily schedules; Handling customer notes as well as new leads; Assessing & creating quotes for any new jobs; Conferring with clients & leads to build & send quotes; Job foreman; Handling customer payments and bank deposits.
Skilled Labor (2017); Foreman (2018-2021)
Sunbelt Rentals: Ground Protection Solutions
Rose City, Tx
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Using heavy equipment to load and unload trucks; Installing ground protection mats with ground crew; Communicating with customers for proper job performance; Communicating with managers, drivers, & customers for proper material delivery, smooth operations, & installation; Assisting customers in operations such as hydraulic fracturing, drilling, power delivery infrastructure, an general ROW maintenance. Meeting deadlines to clean material for jobs; Hiring and handling day laborers.
- 3rd party contractor for companies such as ArrowsUp; OmniTRAX; Halliburton; Mortenson
OS&D; Clerical Billing; Dock Associate
FedEx Freight
Beaumont, Tx
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Loading and unloading trucks for daily local and LTL routes; Leading dock workers’ team; Maintaining & housekeeping of facility; Conferring with customers & setting up delivery schedules; Reporting damaged, missing, and overage of freight as well as communicating any problems with customers; Computer entry of all data attached to BOLs into systems for proper transition to destination with all hazardous warnings and material handling instructions.
Education
HS Diploma -
Silsbee High School
07-2014
Skills
- Hard Worker
- Fast Learner
- Crew leadership
- Advanced Computer Literacy
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Experience Speaking Spanish and Helping Translation for Non-Spanish/English Speakers
- Dedicated work ethic
- Task delegation
- Environmental awareness
- Production and processing
- Project deadlines
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Equipment operation
- Worksite safety
- OSHA compliance
- Construction supervision
- Quality control
- OSHA regulations
- Daily reporting
- Job planning
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety policies and procedures
- Equipment oversight
- Site inspection
- Materials management
- Project leadership
- Commercial construction experience
LANGUAGES
English
Spanish (Intermediate/8 years)
Timeline
Foreman
Vortech Contracting
03.2024 - Current
Foreman
Newpark Resources
03.2022 - 03.2024
Manager
Silsbee Lawn and Landscapes
08.2021 - 03.2022
Skilled Labor (2017); Foreman (2018-2021)
Sunbelt Rentals: Ground Protection Solutions
09.2017 - 08.2021
OS&D; Clerical Billing; Dock Associate
FedEx Freight
10.2014 - 06.2017
HS Diploma -
Silsbee High School