James Brown
Hornbeck,LA
Summary
Hardworking Crew Leader skilled in managing multiple projects and working closely with highly capable teams. Focused employee known for careful materials management and inventory oversight. Dedicated approach to handling diverse aspects of project management and close-out.
Skilled Service Man Safety-focused equipment operations professional with strong construction background and expert understanding of site workflows. Learns equipment in detail to operate each without error or incident. Consistently stays on top of demanding schedules. Qualified Heavy Equipment operator with clean record and dedication to teamwork. Experienced with range of powered equipment and various types of construction projects. Expertise includes regular upkeep and preventive maintenance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Foreman
Three Phase Line Construction
Farmington , NH
2022.09 - Current
- Assisted with budgeting by keeping track of labor hours and expenses.
- Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow for project phases.
- Managed five-person team focused on drilling operation jobs.
- Diagnosed and corrected equipment and machinery malfunctions.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Crew Foreman
T&D Power Line Construction
Mesa , AZ
2017.01 - 2022.09
- Worked with suppliers to maintain material flow for project phases.
- Diagnosed and corrected equipment and machinery malfunctions.
- Managed six-person team focused on line construction jobs.
- Assisted with budgeting by keeping track of labor hours and expenses.
- Mentored newly hired crew members to prepare each for job roles.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with employees.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase crew efficiency.
- Managed multiple employees in various job tasks throughout phases of project completion.
- Monitored task completion to meet company standards for performance.
- Resolved employee issues, complaints and requests-for-clarification to keep projects on track.
- Completed minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
- Organized crew placement per job function when assigning work.
- Enforced safety mandates and OSHA restrictions with good leadership skills.
- Inspected cleanliness, organization and safety of job sites after every shift.
- Settled issues among crew members by addressing problems immediately and mediating disagreements.
- Observed safety protocols and manufacturer's instructions when using heavy machinery and equipment.
- Supervised project contributions to meet organizational deadlines and expectations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
Heavy Equipment Operator
North Houston Pole Line
Houston , TX
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Followed signals from ground crew and other operators to safely move materials and prevent dangerous interactions or missed cues.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Inspected and replaced worn vehicle parts to maintain safety and longevity.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
- Followed safety regulations while operating equipment to achieve safe conduct.
- Inspected faulty equipment to identify and address root causes.
- Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
- Loaded and offloaded rocks, debris and other materials from heavy equipment.
- Identified hazardous materials on job sites and took action to mitigate and enhance safety.
- Coordinated machine operations with other site personnel to keep materials moving smoothly and prevent accidents.
- Kept records of material or equipment usage and completed entries in production logs.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
- Operated equipment to remove debris, snow or other equipment from streets and work areas.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Tested atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions while working in confined spaces.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Positioned or moved loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Used hitches to select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors.
- Communicated with clients and studied plans and diagrams to establish work requirements.
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Followed worker hand signals to align machines, cutterheads or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines.
- Checked fuel supplies at sites to verify adequate availability.
- Turned valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
- Signaled operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
- Adjusted handwheels and depressed pedals to control blades, buckets and scrapers.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation or rocks.
- Compiled job cost estimates by determining detailed scope of projects and estimating material and labor costs.
Floorhand
Ensco Drilling
Houston , TX
2014.02 - 2015.11
- Organized efficient daily work plans based on oral instructions and written directions to meet challenging objectives.
- Protected company inventory by maintaining and organizing storage areas.
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Tracked parcel movement using hand-held scanners and daily production sheets to keep records accurate.
- Assisted with setting up and taking down drilling rig and various equipment.
- Transported, equipment and materials utilized for assembling drilling tool.
- Obtained proper permits and completed job safety analysis (JSA) prior to beginning each new job.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas to attain operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Transported materials and pallets between areas.
- Mixed, weighed or measured and monitored shaker and mud tank operations.
- Cleaned and organized work areas and maintained tools and equipment.
- Promoted worksite safety by adhering to OSHA requirements and resolving hazards.
- Picked raw materials to prepare for production activities.
Motorman
Spartan Drilling
Broussard , LA
2013.07 - 2015.01
- Operated and maintained rig and floor level and above motors on offshore drilling rig and inspected, lubricated and maintained rig motors.
- Trained numerous roustabouts and roughnecks on offshore oil rig, ordered tools and replacement parts and assessed tongs that connect drill pipe and spinning chain.
- Executed deck load inspections and calculated deck loads on offshore oil rig and cleaned rust scale and painted vessels' inside and enclosed spaces.
- Lubricated and maintained ship machinery and cleaned and restored tools and equipment.
- Inspected ship pumps, turbines and condensers and prepared record of condition.
- Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on offshore drilling rig.
- Manipulated augers, belt-driven machinery and elevators used in production process.
- Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Executed equipment operations safely, following regulations, policies and procedures.
- Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
Motor Mechanic
Trinidad Drilling
Shreveport , LA
2009.07 - 2014.07
- Operated and maintained rig and floor level and above motors on offshore drilling rig and inspected, lubricated and maintained rig motors.
- Trained numerous roughnecks on land oil rig, ordered tools and replacement parts and assessed tongs that connect drill pipe and spinning chain.
- Executed deck load inspections and calculated deck loads on land oil rig and cleaned rust scale and painted vessels' inside and enclosed spaces.
- Lubricated and maintained rig machinery and cleaned and restored tools and equipment.
- Performed rig inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented rig equipment defects.
- Rigged up, drilled, rigged down, maintained rotary equipment, pulled rotary slips and latched and unlatched elevators on offshore drilling rig.
- Manipulated augers, belt-driven machinery and elevators used in production process.
- Positioned and moved loads, responding to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Executed equipment operations safely, following regulations, policies and procedures.
- Located underground services, pipes and wires prior to beginning work.
- Exercised continuous commitment to standards and regulatory training activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hornbeck High School
Hornbeck, LA05.1996
Skills
- Class A CDL
- Inspecting Equipment
- Personnel Management
- Power line Construction
- Visual Inspection
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Specifications Interpretation
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Schedule Preparation
- Assignment Delegation
- Job Prioritizing
- Report Preparation
- Employee Safety Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Pre-Operational Equipment Inspections
- Good Judgement
- Team Collaboration
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Worker Training
- Supply Requisition
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Performance Evaluations
- Work Estimation
- Decision Making
- Hydraulic Press Operation
- Standards Conformance
- Safety Compliance
- Problem Reporting
- Managing Materials
- Supplier Relations
- Safety and Compliance
- Documentation Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Construction Equipment Operation
- Maintenance Procedures
- Heavy Lifting
- Valid Driver's License
- Hydraulic Lifts
- Critical Thinking
- Team Communication
- Load Management
- Utilities Location
- Safety Monitoring
- Excavation and Backfilling
- Attachment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Roadway Construction
- Accident Prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Stump and Rock Removal
- Refuse Handling
OSHA
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 20
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Crew Foreman
Three Phase Line Construction
2022.09 - Current
Crew Foreman
T&D Power Line Construction
2017.01 - 2022.09
Heavy Equipment Operator
North Houston Pole Line
2016.01 - 2017.01
Floorhand
Ensco Drilling
2014.02 - 2015.11
Motorman
Spartan Drilling
2013.07 - 2015.01
Motor Mechanic
Trinidad Drilling
2009.07 - 2014.07
High School Diploma -
Hornbeck High School
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