James Waylon Hyde
Wisner,LA
Summary
I have been in the Turnaround industry since I was 18 years old.
I’ve been with the same company for 12+ years; I have been pushing a crew for 8 years.
I have helped QC flanges, welds, & sign off equipment to the clients.
I work great with others; & have trained multiple people to the trade.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker Foreman
Koch Specialty Plant Services
Houston, TX
03.2012 - Current
- Enhanced project efficiency by supervising and coordinating the work of boilermaker crews.
- Optimized safety procedures for the team, resulting in a significantly reduced accident rate.
- Increased overall productivity with efficient delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by consistently meeting deadlines and client expectations.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged skill development and teamwork.
- Reviewed blueprints and technical specifications to ensure accurate execution of project requirements.
- Resolved on-site issues promptly by addressing concerns and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of tools, materials, and supplies to avoid shortages during critical project phases.
- Streamlined communication channels between management and field teams for effective coordination of resources and schedules.
- Led safety meetings to educate workers on proper protocols, minimizing workplace hazards and injuries.
- Established priorities for daily operations based on project objectives and available resources.
- Maintained strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices throughout all projects undertaken.
- Inspected completed work to ensure adherence to quality standards before finalizing handover processes with clients or stakeholders.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Education
Martin Jr High
Sicily Island, LASkills
- Technical communication
- Pipe fitting
- Boiler installation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Pressure vessel knowledge
- Repair work
- Material prepping
- Rigging
- Inspection preparations
- Component Installation
- Code Compliance
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Procedures
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Heavy Lifting
- Parts Fabrication
- Hand and power tools
- Team Collaboration
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Personnel Management
- Job Prioritizing
- Worker Training
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Assignment Delegation
Timeline
Boilermaker Foreman
Koch Specialty Plant Services
03.2012 - Current
Martin Jr High