Freddie Joe Edwards, Jr
Deweyville
Summary
Over 35 years of industrial work with paper, refining and petrochemical experience in the areas of rotating equipment, piping systems, supervision, planning and scheduling, pipe welding, pipe fabrication, and fire safety/prevention systems. This experience was gained through various positions of increasing responsibility. I am a motivated, enthusiastic worker with proven abilities. I am dependable with a willingness to learn.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotating Equipment Millwright
Admiral Field Services – Valero Energy Corporation
Port Arthur, TX
04.2024 - 08.2025
Implemented repair strategies for rotating equipment at a 435,000 barrel per day oil refinery, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental compliance standards.
Maintenance Mechanic/Preventative Maintenance Mechanic/Step-up Supervisor/Assistant Fire Marshall
International Paper
Orange, TX
07.2008 - 12.2023
- Responsible for repair of rotating equipment and piping systems at an 800,000 ton/year Gulf Coast Brown Paper Mill to ensure the highest level of safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and productivity.
- Precision Maintenance Training
- Alignment – 160 hours
- Bearings – 120 hours
- Bolting and Torquing – 120 hours
- Forklift/Manlift Certified
- Crane certified to 15 tons
- Daily SAP user - time confirmation, ordering parts, BOM research, warehouse stock, clerical notes in work orders
- Spent ~14 months as a step-up supervisor
- Spent ~18 months as a maintenance planner
- Trained in Tyco Dry Valve Fire Protection Systems – testing and repair
- Fire Protection Deluge Systems – inspection, testing, and repair
- Participated in FM Global Fire Insurance audits
- Served as Step-up Fire Marshall
Pipe Shop Fabricator
Brown & Root Industrial Contractors – Bayer Chemical
Orange, TX
07.2008 - 07.2008
- Responsible for fabrication and assembly of Chemical plant critical piping systems
Process Operator
Cottonwood Energies
Deweyville, TX
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Responsible for Outside Operations in 1200 MW Gas Turbine Power Plant qualified on gas turbine, HRSG (Heat Recovery Steam Generator), package boilers, steam turbines, equipment lubrication, water treatment processes, chemical injection, and water quality testing
Industrial Construction
Various Companies throughout the United States of America
United States of America
05.1988 - 06.2005
- Positions included Field Superintendent, Foreman, Certified Operator, Journeyman Boilermaker
Education
High School Diploma -
Deweyville High School
Deweyville, Texas05-1988
Skills
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive precision maintenance program for rotating equipment, focusing on minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency
- Analyzed operational needs to establish effective maintenance plans that minimize downtime
- Conducted thorough inspections and maintenance tasks to proactively address potential equipment failures
- Achieved timely project delivery by effectively managing team dynamics and resource utilization Drove project success through proactive problem-solving and strategic planning Enhanced overall project quality by implementing best practices in team collaboration
Interests
Lifelong resident of Deweyville, Texas, My wife and I have been married 30 years and have two wonderful children Hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors is what I like to do in my leisure time
Timeline
Rotating Equipment Millwright
Admiral Field Services – Valero Energy Corporation
04.2024 - 08.2025
Pipe Shop Fabricator
Brown & Root Industrial Contractors – Bayer Chemical
07.2008 - 07.2008
Maintenance Mechanic/Preventative Maintenance Mechanic/Step-up Supervisor/Assistant Fire Marshall
International Paper
07.2008 - 12.2023
Process Operator
Cottonwood Energies
06.2005 - 06.2006
Industrial Construction
Various Companies throughout the United States of America
05.1988 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Deweyville High School