Justin Whitmire
Livingston,TX
Summary
I am a team leader who thrives to keep a safe, and friendly work environment while staying on schedule with the task given. A quick thinker when it comes to changes and challenges along the way along with troubleshooting as well.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
R&T Ellis Civil and Pipeline Services
Cleveland, Tx
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Operated shear/feller buncher for tree removal in subdivision development, collaborating with investors and superintendents to ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Can safely run every piece of equipment on the job site and do my own preventive maintenance. Forestry/logging is what I've done most of my life (4th Generation) ; it was my summertime job as a kid.
- Examined economic challenges affecting forestry industry to identify potential solutions.
Owner Operator
J&R Land Management
Livingston, Tx
02.2021 - Current
- Safety is first and foremost and communication is key, with zero room for error.
- Specialize in meeting the specific needs of the landowners' overall future vision of their property.
- Put in accurate bids to the landowner to compete with other companies.
- Executed mulching services and maintained equipment, minimizing repair expenses and ensuring operational efficiency.
- Cut trees with precision around houses, structures, and power lines to ensure safety and compliance with property standards.
- Haul timber to the mills that require a very specific spec or they will dock your payout.
- Identified and resolved equipment malfunctions while coordinating safety, maintenance, and compliance with DOT requirements and landowner meetings.
Lead Tech and Field Supervisor
Marine Loading Arms Plus (LAP)
Houston, Tx
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Specialized in coordinating a safe heavy lift plan with crane crew when installing/repairing full or partial loading arms. Checking/inspecting the rigging that was being used was within the load limit.
- Make on site repairs and inspections with all makes and sizes of marine and tanker loading arms to ensure safe and proper functioning rather the arm was used to transfer product from a ship to a rail car.
- Obtained necessary permits and conducted safety meetings on site with plant personnel and third parties to ensure compliance and safety during operations.
- Communicated continuously with the crane operator using hand signals and radio to ensure precise placement and installation.
- Executed elevated work on docks and barges from a manlift, consistently following safety protocols and maintaining 100% tie-off to protect personnel and honor buffer zones.
- Interacted with customers to determine service needs and ensure a high level of satisfaction with the services performed.
- Completed detailed reports for every job, inspection, and service using Microsoft Word, ensuring comprehensive documentation was emailed to customers.
Derrick Hand
Helmerich and Payne drilling (H&P)
Ohio
06.2016 - 07.2018
- A drilling rig is very fast-paced and high-risk work. Safety is the #1 rule while working on the rig. You are your brother's keeper. I worked a 14 days on 14 days off schedule while rotating days and nights after rig move/pad completion.
- Constant manual elevated work on the monkey board during drilling operations and during rig move, (100% tied off at all times) working long hours in extreme weather conditions.
- Coordinated with the Company Man and Mud Engineer to ensure optimal mud weight and chemical mixing throughout my shift.
- Performed maintenance and inspections on mud pumps, valves, pressure lines, hoses, boilermaker, NOV Topdrives, and shakers to ensure operational readiness.
- Completed training sessions on safety protocols, equipment handling, and certification in elevated work, general safety, H2S, muster points, CPR, escape routes, hazardous chemical handling, 100% tie-off, and hand signals.
- Collaborated with crane crew during rig moves, providing rigging support and hand signals to crane operator.
Special Tools Lead Tech, Field Supervisor and Crew Pusher
Express Energy Services
ND, Ohio
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Coordinated field operations in casing division, ensuring readiness and condition of tools and supplies for production string tasks.
- Lead field supervisor and lead special tools tech with this company and I worked out of the ND, PA and Ohio yard on a 25 on/10 days off rotation and on call 24/7.
- Trained new technicians on tool functions, specifications, and maintenance procedures, enhancing team capability and operational readiness.
- Conducted job safety analyses on site to prioritize safety for all personnel involved. with the Company Rep. and all parties that were involved with the task to ensure the safety of everyone involved was a top priority.
- Stayed on site working closely with the Company Rep. and Driller to ensure a safe and efficient casing run until the job was completed and the customer was satisfied.
- Made quick, safe decisions in response to changes in well pressure and wellbore conditions during casing process, ensuring safety and operational continuity.
Education
Graduated -
Tarkington ISD
Skills
- Manual Equipment Handling
- Safety compliance
- Safety awareness
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Multitasking
- Team Leader
- Work well with others
- Adaptable learner
References
*Ana Lundy:936-777-5556
Former HR at Loading Arms Plus. Current HR at Connect SVT.
*Brandon McMurray: 620-491-1083
Former driller at H&P Drilling.
Current company rep
*Josh Dardar: 985-856-7641
Former district manager at Express Energy Services.
*Joey Padgett: 281-622-7275
Superintendent for R&T Ellis
Timeline
Owner Operator
J&R Land Management
02.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
R&T Ellis Civil and Pipeline Services
07.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Tech and Field Supervisor
Marine Loading Arms Plus (LAP)
07.2018 - 07.2020
Derrick Hand
Helmerich and Payne drilling (H&P)
06.2016 - 07.2018
Special Tools Lead Tech, Field Supervisor and Crew Pusher
Express Energy Services
02.2012 - 06.2016
Graduated -
Tarkington ISD