James Minter
Beckville ,Texas
Summary
Dynamic Piping Foreman with extensive experience at Wood Group, excelling in project scheduling and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency through effective resource allocation and safety compliance. Skilled in pressure testing and fostering teamwork, ensuring high-quality results while mentoring junior staff for continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Foreman
Wood Group
Louisiana
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily piping operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated with project managers to align schedules and resource allocation.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in installation techniques and best practices.
- Conducted regular inspections of piping systems to identify maintenance needs.
Lead Millwright
Zachry Industries
Louisiana
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assembled and maintained mechanical systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Performed troubleshooting on machinery to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to execute preventive maintenance tasks effectively.
- Operated heavy machinery safely in accordance with industry standards and protocols.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments with Number% accuracy.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Ensured optimal use of resources by coordinating various projects simultaneously, resulting in timely completion of tasks and increased productivity.
Structural Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
Texas
02.2001 - 05.2008
- Fabricated and assembled structural components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed welds to meet industry standards.
- Collaborated with project teams to streamline workflow and improve production efficiency.
- Led safety meetings, promoting a culture of compliance and accident prevention among team members.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Minimized material waste while maintaining high-quality results through careful measurement and cutting techniques.
- Provided guidance for junior welders, fostering a supportive workplace environment focused on growth and improvement.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Ensured structural integrity for new construction projects by performing precise welds according to engineering specifications.
- Enhanced team safety, conducting regular checks on welding equipment and ensuring all use was in compliance with safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colmesneil Hight
Texas Skills
- Leading teams
- Pressure testing
- Safety practices
- Project scheduling
- Assigning work
- Material procurement
- Work scheduling
- Quality controls
- Coordinating projects
- Fabricating pipe and parts
- Field supervision
- Pipe fabrication
- Piping layouts
- Checking lines
- Inspection coordination
- Documentation review
- Leak detection
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Job site cleanup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Following instructions
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Construction safety
- Reliability
- Worker supervision
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Hand and power tool operation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Site safety
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Heavy equipment operations
- Tool operation
- Site maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Employee motivation
- Work monitoring
- Lockout and tagout
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Goal setting
- Risk assessment
- Professionalism
- Blueprint reading
- Job planning
- Employee management
- Equipment operation
- Task prioritization
- Safe operating procedures
- Organizational skills
- Dependable and hardworking
- Willingness to learn
- Material selection
- Pipe system design
Timeline
Piping Foreman
Wood Group
09.2025 - 11.2025
Lead Millwright
Zachry Industries
06.2025 - 07.2025
Structural Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
02.2001 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Colmesneil Hight