John Hallam

Argillite,KY

Summary

Pipefitter with 10 years of industrial and commercial construction experience. The past five years have been spent leading teams on new construction and maintenance projects. Driven to make an impact, I have found leadership roles to be a rewarding challenge. As much as I enjoy the hands on aspect of the trades, I have found that working through leadership challenges to successfully lead teams is my driver. Seeing the impact I can make within a team on a daily basis drives me to refine my leadership and professional skills every day.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Mechanical Superintendent

AZCO Construction Company

01.2023 - 12.2024

Pioneer Generation Station Phase Four Project
6 - 18MW Wartsila engines.
Served as a Mechanical Superintendent overseeing multiple crafts in the installation of six Wartsila reciprocating engines and associated mechanical systems.
Implemented company Safety and Quality programs with individual training and disciplinary guidelines.
Provided field subordinates with the tools, information and support needed to complete activities safely and on time.
Worked with project controls to develope 3 week and 90 day schedules to ensure coordination with other trades.
Planned and executed multiple outages utilizing LOTO and Quality control practices to safely perform work and release systems on schedule
Identified issues and worked with engineering to provide solutions through RFI’s.

General Foreman

AZCO Construction

06.2021 - 12.2022

Superior Refinery Rebuild Project
Served as General Foreman over multiple crews installing, testing and restoring mechanical equipment and process piping.
Applied and enforced strict adherence to client and contractor safe work practices and documentation.
Provided Red line and as-built drawings to track and document changes made in the field.
Oversaw the safe, quality execution of scheduled outage work activities including tie point bolt ups and closure welds, ensuring proper safety and quality procedures were applied.

Mechanical Pipefitter/Welder

Pipefitters Local Union 577

09.2015 - 01.2025

Ten years of Pipefitting, welding and equipment setting experience in a variety of mechanical systems and industries. Certified in industrial rigging and welding processes.
3 years experience in Foreman and General Foreman positions on multiple projects along with two years as a Mechanical Superintendent.
Proficient in leading teams, time management, organization, task planning and look ahead. Material take-off and procurement as well as on site material handling and logistics.
Industries served include Oil Refineries, Coal and Natural Gas power plants, Iron foundries, Aviation testing facilities, Prisons, Hospitals, College training and housing facilities, Water Treatment Plants, Data Centers.
Experienced in the installation and testing methods of a variety of piping and mechanical equipment processes.

Pipefitter Foreman

RMF Nooter Mechanical Contractor

01.2019 - 03.2020

Husky Refinery COF (Crude Oil Flexibility) project, at the Lima, Ohio Refinery
Executed Foreman duties throughout the duration of the project overseeing the installation of process piping systems.
Followed Client and Contractor Safety protocol and permitting systems to ensure safe work practices.
Communicated with client representatives, sub-contractors and other crafts to identify obstacles, then form and execute plans to maintain a safe and steady workflow.

Skills

Safely leading teams by clearly communicating plans and expectations
Delegation
Verbal and written communication
Maximizing work flow and efficiency with organization and strategic planning

Developing systematic construction methods to simplify operations in the field
Pre-construction planning and review
Progress tracking and documentation
Isometric and Red line drafting