Jeffrey Chad Kirk
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Hardworking and Knowledgable employee with 17 years of natural gas experience, starting from entry level apprentice that worked his way up to Welding foreman and now a Welding pipeline technician. Looking to take the next step in my career and help train and manage the next generation of gas employees.I have many years of experience in leading and training and communicating with all different types of employees and customers on various levels. I have experience in planning and executing pipeline projects. Welding and repairing/installing gas facilities but above all a strong commitment to establishing and keeping all employees including myself a safe work environment
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Pipeline Technician
Dominion Energy
03.2020 - Current
- Operate shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Helped train new employees on company policies, procedures, tools, resources relevant to their roles as Welding Pipeline Technicians and Gas Operation Tech.
- Respond ,make safe and repair gas emergencies.
- Set meters
Welding Crew Foreman
PSNC Energy/ Dominion Energy
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Provided clear direction to all crew members , setting goals, expectations, and peformance productivity.
- Planned and coordinated pipeline projects with engineering
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Learned how to manage,teach and communicate with different types of peoples communication styles
- Helped with interviews for hiring new employees in C&M dept.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation without involving upper management if possible
- Ordering and delivery of material for projects
- Communicating and resolving customer issues in the field
C&M Specialist
PSNC Energy/ Scana
12.2007 - 08.2014
- Respond and repair gas emergency's
- Run new gas services
- locate gas lines
- operate equipment
Education
Welding Certificate - Welding
Gaston College
Dallas, NC06.2009
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School
Gastonia, NC06.2000
Skills
- Pipeline Inspection Techniques
- Management and leadership
- Welding and fabrication
- Hazardous Materials Handling/ Endorsement
- Emergency Response Planning
- Heavy equipment operator
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipe welding
- Safety Procedures
- Teamwork and Communication
- Pipeline Construction Methods
- Tapping Equipment Operation
Timeline
Welding Pipeline Technician
Dominion Energy
03.2020 - Current
Welding Crew Foreman
PSNC Energy/ Dominion Energy
08.2014 - 03.2020
C&M Specialist
PSNC Energy/ Scana
12.2007 - 08.2014
Welding Certificate - Welding
Gaston College
High School Diploma -
Forestview High School
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