Karl Quade
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Turnaround Coordinator
Airswift International./PEMEX
2022.09 - 2022.11
- Trained and developed new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasizing key skills, procedures and performance optimization strategies from day one.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
- Conducted departure and arrival briefings.
- Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
Operations/Maintenance Supervisor
Shell Oil
1988.04 - 2021.03
- Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 200 employees.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Owner/Operator
Self Employed/South Texas Outfitters
1979.03 - 1987.10
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Ironworker/Rigger/Crane Operator
Brown & Root Construction
1973.06 - 1979.01
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Increased performance by safely and efficiently operating heavy machinery and equipment.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
- Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
- Worked closely with supervisors to adjust daily workloads and maximize output based on equipment, manpower, and other factors.
Education
Exotic Metal Welding
Metals Inc.
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
Charles H. Milby
Houston, TX05.1973
Skills
- Goal Attainment
- Timely Project Completion
- Customer Relations
- Closing Procedures
- Special Assignments
- Staff Scheduling
- Oversee Capital Projects
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Coordinate Communications
- Customer Satisfaction
- Project Drawings
- Methods of Production
- Safety Protocols
- Project Deadlines
- Construction Project Coordination
Additional Information
My 33 years of Shell Employment included numerous special assignments,supervisory roles and large projects construction coordinator. Several Turnaround QA/QC rolls and coordinator assignments.
Timeline
Turnaround Coordinator
Airswift International./PEMEX
2022.09 - 2022.11
Operations/Maintenance Supervisor
Shell Oil
1988.04 - 2021.03
Owner/Operator
Self Employed/South Texas Outfitters
1979.03 - 1987.10
Ironworker/Rigger/Crane Operator
Brown & Root Construction
1973.06 - 1979.01
Exotic Metal Welding
Metals Inc.
High School Diploma -
Charles H. Milby
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