Hufford Joyce II
Ohio
Summary
Experienced welding and construction supervisor with over 20 years of success in the oil and gas pipeline and facility construction industry. Demonstrated expertise in structural and pipe welding, project supervision, and operations management. Adept at ensuring safety compliance, leading teams, and solving technical problems. Consistently achieved zero-recordable incidents and delivered projects on time.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facilities Onsite Supervisor Expand Energy (SWN)
Knot Consulting
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise construction of facilities on Utica and Marcellus well pads, including piping, tank batteries, compressors, and GPU installations
- Oversee installation and upgrade of dehy equipment, flash gas compressors, and nitrogen supply systems
- Manage SIMOPS operations during well pad completions to ensure zero delays in turn-in-line schedules
- Coordinate the dismantling, harvesting, and repurposing of equipment from existing well facilities for new installations
- Supervise assembly of below-ground cellars and installation of flow, annulus, casing, and air lines
- Collaborate with fabrication shops by taking precise measurements and preparing isometric drawings
- Oversee installation of production equipment including heater treaters, combustors, VRUs, and LPTs
- Conduct inspections and supervise cleaning of production tanks
- Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA standards and site-specific requirements
- Supervise the installation of air supply systems for converting from gas to air on well pads
- Assist in rebuilding flow arm piping, installing plungers, and managing pipeline retrofits
- Lead and mentor a team of professionals, ensuring project milestones are met without recordable incidents
- Ensured safety compliance on-site by conducting regular inspections and implementing necessary improvements.
- Optimized workforce productivity by implementing streamlined operations processes that reduced redundancies.
General Manager/Operations Manager
EMS Energy Solutions/Tucker Energy Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Directed pipeline integrity excavations, facility maintenance, and construction operations
- Developed and implemented purge and pack procedures
- Supervised welding, equipment installation, and integrity dig operations
Pipeline & Compressor Station Superintendent
Flint Energy Services/AECOM
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Managed construction of compressor stations, pipelines, and facility installations
- Oversaw hydrotesting, critical lift planning, and hot tie-ins
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Conducted safety meetings and ensured compliance with company policies
Welder
Cleco Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Welded on pipelines, production equipment, and heavy machinery
- Supported construction operations in mountainous terrain and assisted with stream crossings
Welder/Coater
Lawrence Brothers Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Performed structural welding and equipment coating
- Gained expertise in plasticizer and powder coating techniques
Welder
Eagle Manufacturing
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Built, repaired semi-truck beds, and installed hydraulic systems
- Conducted frame stretching for dump bed installations
Education
Welding Certificates - Bare Wire MIG, Flux Core Wire, Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VAWelding Certificates - Structural Welding, Flux Core MIG, TIG, Oxygen & Acetylene Welding, Virginia Department of Education Certification for Welding Program Completion
Tazewell County Career and Technical Center
Tazewell, VASkills
- Structural & Pipe Welding
- Oil & Gas Pipeline & Facility Construction
- Well Pad Development & Equipment Installation
- Safety Compliance (OSHA, API Standards)
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Welding Certifications & Quality Assurance
- Scheduling coordination
- Site inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certified, 05/01/24
- API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Training, 04/01/19
- Excavation Safety: Competent Person Training
- Leadership Skills Education Training, 01/01/09
- Certified Veriforce Evaluator, Expired
- SafeLand OSHA 10, 09/01/16
- Virginia Contractors License for Pipefitting & Pipeline Work
Awards
- Tazewell County Career and Technical Center: Welding Student of the Year
- CLECO Corporation Safety Award for Valuable Contributions to Safety (2004)
Timeline
Facilities Onsite Supervisor Expand Energy (SWN)
Knot Consulting
01.2019 - Current
General Manager/Operations Manager
EMS Energy Solutions/Tucker Energy Solutions LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
Pipeline & Compressor Station Superintendent
Flint Energy Services/AECOM
01.2008 - 01.2015
Welder
Cleco Corporation
01.2003 - 01.2008
Welder/Coater
Lawrence Brothers Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2003
Welder
Eagle Manufacturing
01.2002 - 01.2003
Welding Certificates - Structural Welding, Flux Core MIG, TIG, Oxygen & Acetylene Welding, Virginia Department of Education Certification for Welding Program Completion
Tazewell County Career and Technical Center
- OSHA 10 Certified, 05/01/24
- API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Training, 04/01/19
- Excavation Safety: Competent Person Training
- Leadership Skills Education Training, 01/01/09
- Certified Veriforce Evaluator, Expired
- SafeLand OSHA 10, 09/01/16
- Virginia Contractors License for Pipefitting & Pipeline Work
Welding Certificates - Bare Wire MIG, Flux Core Wire, Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Southwest Virginia Community College
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