James Sims
Angie,LA
Summary
Results-driven Piping Superintendent with over 15 years in industrial construction, focusing on refinery turnarounds and multi-site project leadership. Managed teams to complete projects on time while maintaining a zero-incident safety record. Expertise in crew management, material coordination, and project execution from planning to completion, ensuring high-quality standards and effective risk management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Superintendent
Momentum Turnaround Services
Hammond, Louisiana
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw scheduling, manpower planning, and execution to meet project deadlines
- Coordinated crews and subcontractors while managing daily operations across multiple work fronts to achieve project milestones
- Oversaw fabrication projects valued between $100K and $300K, ensuring timely and efficient execution
- Streamlined material coordination by ordering and tracking critical components to support project timelines
- Ensured alignment between field operations and project specifications
- Maintained strict adherence to safety standards, quality control, and client expectations
- Communicated with engineers, and clients to resolve issues and maintain progress
- Processed material requisitions to ensure timely resource availability
- Implemented daily safety practices to promote workplace safety
Project Superintendent / Material Coordinator
Thomas Industrial
Pine , La
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Promoted from Material Coordinator to Project Superintendent based on performance and leadership
- Managed multiple industrial job sites valued from $100K to $1M+, ensuring successful project delivery
- Played a key role in the OSU Engie project (~$40M total scope)
- Coordinated crews and subcontractors, streamlining daily operations across multiple work fronts
- Oversaw scheduling and manpower planning, executing projects to consistently meet deadlines
- Ensured alignment between field operations and project specifications
- Maintained strict adherence to safety standards, quality control, and client expectations
- Communicated with project managers, engineers, and clients to resolve issues and maintain progress
- Implemented daily safety practices to promote a safe work environment
- Managed subcontractors and facilitated effective communication among teams.
- Oversaw daily site operations and enforced safety compliance standards.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and expectations.
Piping General Foreman
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, USA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Led and supervised crews in piping installations, ensuring safety and efficiency
- Coordinated daily work with blueprints, specifications, and work orders to streamline operations
- Maintained quality control processes to minimize rework and prevent delays
- Oversaw logistics for job site, coordinating material and equipment movement efficiently
- Processed RFIs, reports, and material requisitions to facilitate project workflow
- Monitored adherence to safety standards and daily practices to protect team members
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Supervised piping installation and maintenance activities on various construction projects.
- Coordinated work schedules and allocated resources among team members effectively.
- Communicated project updates to management.
- Managed inventory of piping materials and tools for efficient workflow organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, FLSkills
- Project management
- Budget control
- Cost estimation
- Change order management
- Scope management
- Subcontractor management
- Subcontractor coordination
- Material procurement
- Material tracking
- Pipe Fabrication & Installation
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Job scheduling
- Shutdown management
- Team leadership
Certification
- NCCER Pipefitting Certification
- NCCER Supervisor Training
- OSHA 10 Certification
References
- Austin Wascom, 985-507-0269
- Barry Shelton, 225-252-4014
- Brian Baxter, 601-601-0072
- Chance Dencausse, 225-241-5768
Leadership Values
- Strong leadership mindset focused on accountability, team performance, and results
- A manager who prioritizes client needs and delivers with professionalism
- Built from the ground up-understands that successful projects require a strong, unified team
- Focused on developing people and helping team members grow in their careers
- Strong leadership and work ethic
- Proven commitment to safety and efficiency
- Dedicated family man who values balance and brings that same commitment to team culture
Project Experience
- Exxon: Cat Cracker, West Coker, RHLA, Far East Coker, Pipestills Burnout, IPAC, KDLA (2017-2019)
- Shell Norco Turnaround (2019)
- Marathon Turnaround (2020)
- Phillips 66 Cat Turnaround (2021)
- Exxon Zone 15 Maintenance Projects (2022)
- OSU Engie Project (2024)
- Auroriom K-12 Project (2025)
- Ip New Bern Fall Outage (2025)
Timeline
Project Superintendent
Momentum Turnaround Services
11.2025 - 03.2026
Project Superintendent / Material Coordinator
Thomas Industrial
04.2024 - 11.2025
Piping General Foreman
Turner Industries
01.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Cypress Lake High School