Gerald Brown
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional well-versed in data collection, organization, and transmission. Knowledgeable about recordkeeping and security requirements. Current license and clean driving record.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Data Tech.
Project Consultant Services (M.V.P.)
Roanoke
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced skills and knowledge of welders through training sessions on the Fulcrum Program (P.C.S).
- Ensured proper functioning and availability of weld monitoring devices
- Collaborate with management to track the location of 42'' joints for future maintenance and anomaly accountability.
Material Controller /Material Handler
Turner Ind. @ Salol (Turnaround)
Westlake
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted regular audits of warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
- Proactively addressed potential material shortages by monitoring market trends and adjusting procurement strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate better pricing, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for enhancing material control processes and practices.
- Reduced material wastage by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Ensured timely availability of critical components to support production schedules without causing delays or bottlenecks.
Shipping General Foreman
Shaw Group
Walker
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Ensure client's material readiness and safety
- Coordinate shipping processes and resolve delays
- Oversee loading, cleaning, capping, tagging, and documentation.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
Materials Supervisor
Turner Ind. @ Salol (Turnaround)
Westlake
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Supervised warehouse operations and maintained accurate records of material issuance
- Managed efficient material distribution process.
- Implemented standardized procedures for handling hazardous materials, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Enhanced materials management efficiency by implementing lean techniques and inventory control measures.
- Assessed existing processes within department regularly to pinpoint inefficiencies or gaps in workflow.
Operator
Lotte Chemical Plant
Lake Charles
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Analyzed and optimized day-to-day processes
- Monitor wastewater systems and conduct minor repairs
- Executed unloading procedures for caustic and sulfuric acid trucks.
- Implemented standardized procedures for handling hazardous materials, maintaining a safe work environment.
Material Handler
Kiewit (Venture Global)
Cameron L&G
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Facilitated receipt and distribution of construction materials
- Ensure proper paperwork and traceability.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
Material Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc. (Kinder Morgan)
West, TX
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Contributed to material issuance including launchers, receivers, and fittings.
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Increased accuracy in inventory management by conducting periodic physical counts and reconciling discrepancies promptly.
Material Inspector / Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services ( Kinder Morgan)
West, TX
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Conducted inspections and scans on pipe joints
- Managed tracking of contractor work to guarantee regulatory compliance.
- Established strict monitoring protocols for hazardous materials handling, minimizing safety incidents during inspections.
Inspector
Team Environmental
West Virginia
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Review MTRs and maintain records.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
Warehouseman-1 / Field Coordinator
Turner Industries at Salol Mega Project
West Lake
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Verify and coordinate material issuance
- Liaise with contractors for material distribution.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 40 employees
- Improved accuracy in order picking through meticulous organization and attention to detail.
Foreman in Material Department
CB&I
Walker, La.
04.2017 - 05.2017
- Supervise daily work assignments
- Attend management briefings and ensure material compliance.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
General Foreman
CB&I
Beaumont, TX
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Supervise and coordinate worker activities
- Assigned daily duties to each employee based upon individual strengths, effectively completing jobs on time.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specification
Material Handler Foreman
CB&I Lake Charles, LA (Previously Shaw Modular Solutions)
Lake Charles
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Supervise and coordinate worker activities
- Ensure material compliance and safety
- Assist in constructing nuclear modules.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
Tester / Inventory
Southwest Wire and Rope
Sulphur
03.2008 - 04.2012
- Test and certify products
- Manage stock and replenishment.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by rigorously following established testing methodologies and best practices.
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
Education
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Sowela Technical Community College
Lake Charles LAG.E.D. - General Studies
Calcasieu Adult Education
Lake Charles, LA04.2009
Destrehan High School
Destrehan LaSkills
- Data collection techniques
- GPS Navigation
- Confidentiality Practices
- Sampling techniques
Certification
- Materials Manager
- Field Office Manager
- Non-PHMSA Field Manager
- Non-PHMSA I&E Inspector
- Non-PHMSA Materials Manager
- NCCER New Fundamental of Crew Leadership Training #18552618
References
Available upon request
Golf and Family Time
Have experience with Microsoft Word,Excell and Power Point.
Timeline
Field Data Tech.
Project Consultant Services (M.V.P.)
06.2023 - 06.2024
Material Controller /Material Handler
Turner Ind. @ Salol (Turnaround)
08.2022 - 02.2023
Shipping General Foreman
Shaw Group
02.2022 - 08.2022
Materials Supervisor
Turner Ind. @ Salol (Turnaround)
10.2021 - 11.2021
Operator
Lotte Chemical Plant
05.2021 - 09.2021
Material Handler
Kiewit (Venture Global)
04.2021 - 05.2021
Material Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc. (Kinder Morgan)
05.2019 - 07.2020
Material Inspector / Utility Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services ( Kinder Morgan)
12.2018 - 04.2019
Inspector
Team Environmental
05.2018 - 12.2018
Warehouseman-1 / Field Coordinator
Turner Industries at Salol Mega Project
05.2017 - 05.2018
Foreman in Material Department
CB&I
04.2017 - 05.2017
General Foreman
CB&I
04.2015 - 01.2017
Material Handler Foreman
CB&I Lake Charles, LA (Previously Shaw Modular Solutions)
04.2013 - 04.2015
Tester / Inventory
Southwest Wire and Rope
03.2008 - 04.2012
Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Sowela Technical Community College
G.E.D. - General Studies
Calcasieu Adult Education
Destrehan High School