James Brennan LaCaze
Brown And Root Industries
Plaquemine,LA
10
years of professional experience
Results-driven multi-craft worker with extensive experience in heavy equipment operations, civil construction, and mechanical work. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve project milestones while staying in compliance with all safety, procedural, and permitting requirements.
Work History
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Operate skid steers, excavators, and compactors to complete construction projects and maintain facility grounds.
- Operate forklifts and support carpentry, mechanical, and maintenance teams across the facility.
- Assist with equipment repairs and plant maintenance, including valve replacements, bolting, pipe fitting, troubleshooting equipment failures, and performing preventive maintenance around the Chevron REG facility.
- Performing daily work assignments in a refinery environment while strictly adhering to all safety policies, procedures, and permit requirements. Working collaboratively with contractors and multiple craft disciplines to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards.
Heavy Equipment Operator
3 Months- Operated skid steers, excavators, and haul trucks to complete civil construction and earthmoving project’s within all the separate EXXON facilities around the area.
- Assisted carpenters and pipefitters with construction, installation, and maintenance tasks as needed.
- Performed precision excavation and exploratory digging around active underground utilities and live production lines in an operating refinery while adhering to strict safety and operational procedures
Multi-craft Civil Worker
2 Months- Operated skid steers and excavators to support refinery expansion and civil construction projects.
- Installed formwork, placed concrete, and performed reinforcing steel (rebar) installation for structural construction.
- Maintained strict compliance with refinery safety policies, procedures, and quality standards while supporting the MDI-3 project and additional operating units at the BASF refinery. Collaborated with multiple craft disciplines to complete work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Years 2 Months- Operated skid steers, bulldozers, haul trucks, motor graders, excavators, compactors, and forklifts to support the Chevron REG expansion project.
- Performed exploratory excavation, road construction, foundation excavation, and underground utility and piping installation.
- Assisted carpenters, concrete finishers, and reinforcing steel (rebar) crews in the construction of structural foundations and industrial facilities.
- Promoted to Lead Equipment Operator, supervising equipment operations, coordinating daily work activities, and supporting the successful completion of project milestones.
- Adapted to evolving safety standards and procedures while maintaining compliance with refinery and industry regulations.
Heavy Equipment Operator
5 Months- Operated large excavators to support engineered ground stabilization for the KZJV LNG construction project.
- Performed lime and soil-cement mixing to specified depths and tolerances in accordance with project engineering requirements.
- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and site procedures while working in an active industrial construction environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
8 Months- Operated heavy equipment, including bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, soil stabilizers, skid steers, and loaders, to support civil construction and site development projects.
- Supervised field crews, coordinating daily work assignments to maintain productivity, safety, and project schedules.
- Performed site preparation for residential developments, including sewer and drainage installation, soil stabilization, grading, and other earthwork activities.
- Coordinated with multiple trades to maintain workflow and ensure timely completion of project milestones.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections and preventive maintenance, including greasing, cleaning, checking fluid levels, and identifying mechanical issues before operation.
- Led and assisted with safety meetings, equipment demonstrations, and training on proper equipment operation and safe work practices.
Heavy Equipment Operator
2 Months- Operated forklifts to support civil construction activities during the Diamond Green Diesel project.
- Assisted carpenters with material handling, formwork, and concrete placement to support project completion.
- Maintained compliance with site safety procedures and quality standards in an active industrial construction environment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
3 Years 1 Month- Operated light and heavy equipment, including water trucks, on- and off-road dump trucks, compactors, loaders, forklifts, bulldozers, excavators, and skid steers, during construction of the YCI/Koch Methanol Project.
- Performed civil earthwork, grading, excavation, and site preparation to achieve specified finish grades and meet project requirements.
- Served as a member of the Personnel-Based Safety (PBS) team, conducting daily safety audits and promoting compliance with site safety standards.
Equipment Operator
2 Years 2 Months- Progressed from Laborer to Lead Man and Light Equipment Operator through demonstrated performance, safety awareness, and leadership ability.
- Led a labor crew by assigning daily tasks, coordinating manpower needs, completing required documentation, and supporting site dewatering operations.
- Operated articulating dump trucks, water trucks, forklifts, compactors, skid steers, and mini excavators to support civil construction activities and project milestones.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Mechanical failure troubleshooting
Mechanical service
Pipe fabrication and installation
Valve inspection and maintenance
Hazard safety analysis and compliance
Procedural compliance
Additional Information
- Twic card
- OSHA Basic
- Security Passport.
References
- Michael Cowden, Superintendent and Construction Manager, (903) 490-7548
- Phillip Thomas, Superintendent, (770) 558-7121
- Brandon Cockrell, Project Manager, (985) 264-7939
- Maxwell Allen, Neighbor, (225) 247-2211
Timeline
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Brown And Root Industries
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Performance Contractors
04.2025 - 07.2025Read More
Multi-craft Civil Worker
Turner Construction
02.2025 - 04.2025Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Brown And Root Industries
11.2022 - 01.2025Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Remedial Construction Services
05.2022 - 10.2022Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Lancaster Construction
09.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Cajun Constructors Inc.
07.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Heavy Equipment Operator
Wood Group
06.2018 - 07.2021Read More
Equipment Operator
Chicago Bridge & Iron
04.2016 - 06.2018Read More
Ponchatoula High School
High School Diploma
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