Joseph Smith
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proven Pipefitter Foreman with expertise in team leadership, safety compliance, and process improvement. Successfully supervised installations and resolved quality issues, ensuring optimal project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
Schultz Industrial
Bellridge
11.2024 - Current
- Resolved any customer complaints regarding quality or performance issues related to piping systems installed by the team members under my supervision.
- Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
- Inspected existing piping systems for potential issues or hazards prior to installation of new components.
- Supervised a team of Pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
- Supervised installation of piping systems for various industrial projects.
General Foreman
Harder Mechanical
Bakersfield, California
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards.
- Coordinated with team members to maintain safety protocols on job sites.
- Conducted regular site inspections to enforce compliance with safety regulations.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency across teams.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Monitored project progress to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of tasks.
Pipefitter Steward
PSC
Bakersfield, California
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Inspected and tested pipe systems for leaks and integrity.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- As the job Steward I worked with the hall, the contractor, and the workers to keep a productive, healthy work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High
Bakersfield, CA06-1988
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Waldorf University
Forest City, IASkills
- Piping installation
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Technical documentation
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Military
- Basic Training
- Advanced Training Military Police
- Advanced Training Heavy Truck Driver
- Progressive Leadership Development Course
- Army Achivement Medal
- Army Arcom Medal
- Desert Storm Veteran
- Twelve Years of Service
Affiliations
- Volunteer feeding and providing showers for the homeless.
Worked as a cook to feed a medical team in Guatamala
Build Flags for various charities
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
Schultz Industrial
11.2024 - Current
General Foreman
Harder Mechanical
02.2022 - 10.2023
Pipefitter Steward
PSC
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
East Bakersfield High
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Bakersfield College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Waldorf University