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Henry Ruston

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr Mtl Coord Specialist

National Aerospace Solutions
Tullahoma, TN
04.2022 - Current
  • Generated reports utilizing site databases to track all material status and metrics.
  • Create and implemented a Supply Chain Assignment Schedule (SCAS) to maintain construction schedule
  • Collaborated with air force, operations, and construction teams to establish efficient indoor/outdoor warehousing.
  • Expedited purchasing contracts throughout supply chain cycle

Sr Matls Coord Specialist

Bechtel/ UPF Project
Oakridge, TN
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Coordinated bulks delivery center operations to ensure timely materials arrival at construction site and resolved vendor quality issues.
  • Created reporting for onsite bulk materials and communicated schedule impacts to engineering, construction, and management team.

Lead Material Coordinator

Bechtel/ VOGTLE 3&4
Waynesborough, GA
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • Directed team and client in meeting turnover schedule, successfully overseeing all system turnovers as procurement lead
  • Managed and optimized the entire materials procurement process, ensuring timely delivery and reducing the risk of schedule delays for all project milestones.
  • Contributed to the development, training, and successful implementation of a new enterprise system on site as a member of the Maximo implementation team for client.
  • Consistently adjusted operational procedures based on site specifications

Sr Mtrl Coord

Bechtel/ BGCAPP
Richmond, KY
05.2016 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated with Electrical Department to ensure timely procurement of necessary materials through BCARD purchases and placement of FMR to meet project deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained standardized procedures for managing operational spares within projects, enhancing overall effectiveness and productivity.
  • Collaborated as Co-Chair to successfully raise safety awareness on-site for the Voluntary Protection Program STAR program, assist the team in attaining VPP STAR accreditation for operations

Mtrl Planning Supervisor

Bechtel/TROC Project
Houston, TX
11.2015 - 03.2016
  • Developed Execution Plan for materials management along with site and mod yard MRM.
  • Managed material flow between engineering, construction, procurement, and vendors.
  • Managed and automated the creation of constructability reports for jobsite and mod yards utilizing engineering databases like Frameworks, Pipeworks, SPI, etc., while utilizing BPS.
  • Travelled to modular yard to verify receiving process and confirm accurate material usage by Mod Yard for meeting project deadlines.
  • Ensured accurate and efficient uploads of LAVs with proper work packaging, material details, and documentation for piping, steel, and electrical components.

Material Coordinator

Bechtel/ SLNG
Cameron, LA
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Developed and implemented efficient work process for electrical team, optimizing storage and laydown space. Developed cable management, min/max, and vendor consignment ordering process using vendor agreements to support construction team.
  • Monitor all electrical and instrumentation material needs to achieve system turnover on schedule.
  • Streamlined work process with field engineering, construction, and field purchasing departments to expedite on-site delivery of bulk instrumentation materials and reduce the number of FMRs processed by field purchasing.
  • Managed all turnover of Capital Spares to be turned over to client
  • Devised and put into action an innovative work process for calibrating pressure relief valves on location as well as remotely. Regular shop inspections were carried out to ensure effectiveness.

Material Coordinator/Inv Specialist

Bechtel/PCAPP
Pueblo, CO
11.2010 - 04.2014
  • Successfully synchronized Bechtel Procurement System (BPS), LookAhead Viewer (LAV), and site CMMS program (Maximo) to effectively coordinate procurement and maintenance activities for SYSOPS work orders
  • Implemented efficient construction material return and transfer process adhering to Bechtel SWPPS and project procedures/desktop instructions.
  • Established and defined processes by writing procedures for operations stock coding, BPS integration, along with desktop instructions for storage of hazardous materials, and storage of temperature-controlled materials
  • Conducted thorough inventory analysis, leading a team to identify and resolve discrepancies for improved accuracy in stock counts
  • Assumed interim Material Coordinator Supervisor role and supervised team of Material Coordinators.
  • Managed excess materials from site and prepared documentation for property handover to Government Property Administrator (GPA)

Materials Manager

Jacobs Engineering/ Motiva Project
Charleston, SC
10.2008 - 03.2010
  • Handled and assisted with outstanding UOS&Ds and documentation issues at 4 modular yards: Charleston, Dragados, Kiewit, and Cianbro.
  • Directed warehouse, buyer/expeditors, field engineers, and craft to adhere to the Material Assignment Schedule (MAS), ensuring accurate purchasing, storage and usage of materials in the field.
  • Supervised site count, marking, and shipping of all loose pipe spools separate from modules. Managed Traffic and Logistics (T&L), including kick and count activities, audited site counts, created purchase orders (POs), and supervised carpenters to ensure safe material delivery to the site.
  • Aligned acquisition team and site craft with the MAS, ending misappropriation of material.
  • Collected and disseminated Material Test Results (MTRs) originating from fabrication shops or the Motiva site across all 4 modular yards.

Expeditor/Area Expeditor/Purchasing

Bechtel/ Crude II Fire Rebuild and Capitol Project
Pascagoula, MS
11.2007 - 10.2008
  • Conducted bid, evaluate and award (BEA) process for civil contracts as one of the first two Bechtel buyers at Chevron refinery for Capital Projects.
  • Efficiently coordinated and completed all piping and electrical work within tight project timelines.
  • Created weekly welding schedule to meet compressed deadline for pipe spool fabrication at Performance Contractor's new Mobile, Alabama, facility.
  • Collaborated with QC teammate and supplier to reduce poor weld reject rates at fab shop.
  • Worked closely with a group of expeditors to conduct site visits and perform quality checks during vendor visits for various instruments, drums, and tanks.
  • Collaborated with Project Manager, engineering manager, superintendents, and sub-contractors to ensure project schedule adherence through timely material procurement updates.

Skills

  • Materials Planning
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Warehouse Management
  • Demand forecasting
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Stock control
  • ERP Software
  • Problem-Solving
  • Materials Management

Certification

  • BCERT Materials Management Supervisor
  • BCERT Materials Management Professional
  • BCERT Supply Chain Professional

Timeline

Sr Mtl Coord Specialist

National Aerospace Solutions
04.2022 - Current

Sr Matls Coord Specialist

Bechtel/ UPF Project
03.2021 - 04.2022

Lead Material Coordinator

Bechtel/ VOGTLE 3&4
03.2017 - 03.2021

Sr Mtrl Coord

Bechtel/ BGCAPP
05.2016 - 12.2017

Mtrl Planning Supervisor

Bechtel/TROC Project
11.2015 - 03.2016

Material Coordinator

Bechtel/ SLNG
04.2014 - 11.2015

Material Coordinator/Inv Specialist

Bechtel/PCAPP
11.2010 - 04.2014

Materials Manager

Jacobs Engineering/ Motiva Project
10.2008 - 03.2010

Expeditor/Area Expeditor/Purchasing

Bechtel/ Crude II Fire Rebuild and Capitol Project
11.2007 - 10.2008
  • BCERT Materials Management Supervisor
  • BCERT Materials Management Professional
  • BCERT Supply Chain Professional
Henry Ruston