JESSIE HIGGINS
Jeanerette,US
Summary
Offering an engaging and pleasant personality as well as expertise in ensuring that projects are completed in accordance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensures that project milestones are met and that deadlines and quality standards are met. Dedicated team player who is dedicated to keeping job sites safe and clean.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PIPE FITTER FOREMAN
Zachry Industrial
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies to enhance productivity and streamline project workflows.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining pipe installation processes and ensuring proper alignment.
- Reduced project timeline for pipefitting projects by effectively managing team assignments and schedules.
- Contributed significantly towards maintaining a safe working environment by upholding stringent safety protocols minimizing risks associated with potential workplace hazards.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
- Assisted in the design of custom pipe systems tailored to meet unique specifications demanded by clients across diverse industry sectors.
- Established effective communication channels between field personnel, management staff, clients, vendors ensuring smooth operations from start to finish on each project undertaken.
- Performed quality assurance checks regularly identifying potential issues early allowing for swift corrective action minimizing negative impacts on overall timelines.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop accurate estimates for labor and material costs, resulting in more competitive bids.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Electrician
Higgins Electrical inc
03.2003 - Current
- Used ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters as testing instruments
- Worked long hours on weekday and weekend projects
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, roofs, and towers using ladders, scaffolds, and lifts
- Examined electrical systems, equipment, and components for hazards, defects, and repair needs
- Planned the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements
- Worked with a wide range of cableways, conduits, and other types of electrical raceways
- Took the appropriate measurements for each project
- Transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers were among the electrical hardware I installed and wired
- Circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights, and motors were all installed, tested, and modified by me
- Specific electrical component parts and assemblies were fabricated by me
- Used analyzers, amp meters, and volt-ohm meters to measure various devices
- Tested electrical systems and circuit continuity in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using various testing devices
- Ensured the safety of electrical work and systems using test meters
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Offshore Supervisor/Pipefitter
Gulf Island Fabrication
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Went over the project details to make sure the materials and equipment for the job sites were correct
- Set clear priorities and established production quality standards
- Assessed the quality and quantity of incoming materials
- By implementing best practices and using critical thinking skills to find the best solutions, I was able to handle all issues with relative ease
- Assessed team members' abilities and assigned tasks based on their knowledge and experience.
Pipefitter
Danos Corporate Headquarters
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Fall protection and personal protective equipment were among the safe work practices I followed
- Was in charge of coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment to job sites
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Finished deconstructing existing structures and prepared the ground for new construction
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to the machine
- Was in charge of fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems
- Hydrostatic water testing was done by me
- Screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing were all fabricated and installed by me
- Identified problems and reported them to the job foreman for resolution
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications, as well as setting up [Type] machines prior to starting work
- Consistently took on additional responsibilities and worked long hours to meet project deadlines
- Ensured proper installation by reading blueprints accurately
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in accordance with each system's design specifications.
Offshore Construction Superintendent
Acadian Contractors Inc
02.2015 - 02.2020
- Ensured that sites were compliant with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations to avoid unnecessary delays
- Observed the job site on a regular basis to provide direction to the general contractor and subcontractor laborers
- Led crucial pre-installation meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and representatives from the manufacturer
- Gave all construction workers safety kits and followed all job site safety protocols
- Worked with site personnel, clients, and local government officials to ensure that the project was completed on time.
Offshore Construction Superintendent
Omega natchiq
06.2010 - 02.2015
- Reduced process downtime by restructuring ongoing projects and ensuring quality and compliance
- Ensured that sites were compliant with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations to avoid unnecessary delays
- Devised a project schedule, which included the order in which all construction activities should be completed for maximum efficiency
- Observed the job site on a regular basis to provide direction to the general contractor and subcontractor laborers
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that progress was being made in accordance with specifications, and I took corrective action to address any issues that arose
- Led crucial pre-installation meetings with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and representatives from the manufacturer
- Gave all construction workers safety kits and followed all job site safety protocols
- Avoided construction delays by efficiently completing all site inspections
- Worked with site personnel, clients, and local government officials to ensure that the project was completed on time.
Pipefitter
Omega natchiq
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Assisted crews with pipe joining, wrapping, and sealing
- Fall protection and personal protective equipment were among the safe work practices I followed
- Was in charge of coordinating the delivery of materials and equipment to job sites
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands
- Finished deconstructing existing structures and prepared the ground for new construction
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to the machine
- Followed company procedures to keep the work environment clean and organized
- Used welding and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner possible, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions
- Was in charge of fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems
- Provided precise measurements and estimates for all projects
- Kept my supervisor informed about operational issues and changes on a regular basis
- Hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices were among the hand and power tools I used
- Hydrostatic water testing was done by me
- Screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing were all fabricated and installed by me
- Reviewed engineering documentation to determine the order of construction operations
- Identified problems and reported them to the job foreman for resolution
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications, as well as setting up [Type] machines prior to starting work
- Used power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes, drill presses, forklifts, and basic hand tools, among other things
- Followed standards and procedures to keep a safe working environment
- Consistently took on additional responsibilities and worked long hours to meet project deadlines
- Ensured proper installation by reading blueprints accurately
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in accordance with each system's design specifications.
Education
High School -
Franklin Senior High School
Franklin, LA01.1995
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Team oversight
- Supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Commercial construction
- Residential construction
- Organization
- Effective communication
- New construction and renovation
- Relationship development
- Blueprints and schematics
- Problem resolution
- Project estimation and bidding
- Team building
- Communications
- Project organization
- Piping specifications
- Commercial pipefitting
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Hand and power tools
- Pipefitting
- Oral and written communication
- Materials ordering
Timeline
PIPE FITTER FOREMAN
Zachry Industrial
11.2023 - Current
Offshore Supervisor/Pipefitter
Gulf Island Fabrication
02.2021 - 02.2023
Pipefitter
Danos Corporate Headquarters
06.2020 - 09.2021
Offshore Construction Superintendent
Acadian Contractors Inc
02.2015 - 02.2020
Offshore Construction Superintendent
Omega natchiq
06.2010 - 02.2015
Pipefitter
Omega natchiq
01.2007 - 06.2010
Electrician
Higgins Electrical inc
03.2003 - Current
High School -
Franklin Senior High School