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James Drury

Hattiesburg ,MS

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in industrial and military settings, including a pivotal role as Boilermaker Foreman at Koch Plant Specialty Services. Proven expertise in structural fabrication and exceptional leadership skills, demonstrated by overseeing critical projects and enhancing team efficiency. Excelled in welding, ensuring project specifications and safety protocols were met, while fostering strong client relationships at Drury Trucking.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Boilermaker Foreman

Koch Plant Specialty Services
08.2021 - Current

A leadership role in plant maintenance and turnaround services division, where I oversee a crew of skilled workers on industrial plant projects, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications, while actively managing quality control and adherence to safety protocols on site. Reading blue prints, time management, critical decisions in the repair or rebuild tower internals, blind/deblind vessels of all sorts, etc are some of the task.

Owner/Ceo

Drury Trucking
03.2013 - 08.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Military: Platoon Sergeant Rank SFC/E7

Mississippi Army National Guard
03.2005 - 07.2014
  • Trained, supervised and organized over soldiers and personnel.
  • Collaborated with fellow NCOs to develop innovative tactics and strategies, resulting in improved mission outcomes.
  • Promoted safety awareness within the platoon, significantly reducing accidents during training exercises and deployments.
  • Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
  • Established a strong team dynamic within the platoon through effective communication and leadership strategies.
  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Contributed valuable input during key decision-making processes as an integral member of the command team.
  • Evaluated soldier performance regularly, providing constructive feedback that led to overall improvement in individual skills and abilities.

Combat Engineer

Military
05.2009 - 05.2010
  • Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
  • Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
  • Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
  • Supported infrastructure development projects, contributing to the stability of local communities in conflict zones.
  • Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
  • Expedited troop mobility with well-executed breaching techniques for natural or man-made obstacles during missions.
  • Established secure perimeters around base camps to enhance force protection measures against potential threats.
  • Supported military intelligence operations through the construction of observation posts and surveillance platforms for enhanced situational awareness.
  • Contributed to overall mission effectiveness through seamless collaboration with other military units and supporting elements.
  • Conducted vital demolition operations to neutralize enemy assets while minimizing collateral damage.
  • Ensured optimal performance of communication systems during operations, enabling effective command and control processes.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by developing and implementing tactical plans for combat engineering tasks.
  • Enabled successful missions through expert planning and execution of route clearance operations.

Education

Welding - Welding

MGCCC
Perkinston, MS
05.1994

Skills

  • Structural fabrication
  • Welding expertise
  • Pipe fitting
  • Blueprint interpretation

Timeline

Boilermaker Foreman

Koch Plant Specialty Services
08.2021 - Current

Owner/Ceo

Drury Trucking
03.2013 - 08.2021

Combat Engineer

Military
05.2009 - 05.2010

Military: Platoon Sergeant Rank SFC/E7

Mississippi Army National Guard
03.2005 - 07.2014

Welding - Welding

MGCCC
James Drury