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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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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.)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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 LA

G.E.D. - General Studies

Calcasieu Adult Education
Lake Charles, LA
04.2009

Destrehan High School
Destrehan La

Skills

  • 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

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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
  • 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
Gerald Brown