John Tanton
Silsbee
Summary
Dynamic Supervisor at ExxonMobil Refinery with a proven track record in project management and team leadership. Expert in budget management and vendor negotiation, driving performance improvements and fostering a safe work environment. Adept at strategic planning and problem-solving, consistently achieving departmental goals while enhancing team productivity.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
ExxonMobil Refinery
Beaumont
01.2008 - 11.2025
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms and pricing.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Supervised daily operations in refining processes and ensured compliance with safety standards.
Maintenance Planner /Project Scheduler
Zachry Construction
Port Arthur, Texas
03.2007 - 01.2008
- Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Closely reviewed blueprints to guide quality implementations.
- Managed maintenance team of [Number] employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Tracked maintenance activity using [Type] software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- 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.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Planner /Construction Materials Technician
Triple S Industrial
Lumberton
02.2000 - 01.2007
- Developed and maintained detailed maintenance schedules for equipment and facilities.
- Collaborated with teams to identify maintenance needs and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Analyzed work orders to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of tools and materials for repairs.
- Reviewed completed work orders to verify that tasks had been performed correctly and in accordance with safety regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable safety regulations while performing maintenance activities.
- Created work orders with detailed instructions for technicians to complete maintenance tasks.
- Maintained records related to service contracts and warranties for various pieces of equipment.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through improved processes or methods of repair.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Construction
Beaumont
03.1998 - 01.2000
- Installed piping systems according to specifications and industry standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Conducted pressure tests to verify system integrity and functionality.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Pipefitter
Conex
Beaumont
02.1991 - 12.1997
- Installed piping systems according to specifications and industry standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
Education
GED -
Warren High School
Warren, TX05-1990
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Safety protocols
- Vendor negotiation
- Performance improvement
- Time management
- Performance management
- Workflow management
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Project planning
- Risk management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Problem-solving abilities
- Forecasting
Affiliations
- I love hunting and fishing
- l have been the praise and worship leader at my church for 25 years
- I enjoy riding my dirt bike
- I enjoy building and working with my hands (welding , woodworking, etc
Accomplishments
- I received spindle top award for project innovation
- retired from exxonmobile with 18 years
Timeline
Supervisor
ExxonMobil Refinery
01.2008 - 11.2025
Maintenance Planner /Project Scheduler
Zachry Construction
03.2007 - 01.2008
Planner /Construction Materials Technician
Triple S Industrial
02.2000 - 01.2007
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Construction
03.1998 - 01.2000
Pipefitter
Conex
02.1991 - 12.1997
GED -
Warren High School