KEITH FELDE
HEBRON,USA
Summary
Expert in refinery construction management, adept at aligning mechanical workloads with organizational goals. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among stakeholders, optimize maintenance activities, and conduct safety audits, resulting in enhanced project outcomes and increased operational reliability.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
MAJOR MAINTENANCE & MINOR TAR ADVISOR
BP OIL REFINERY APS/ FCU, CRUDE & COKING, CENTRAL MAINT.
WHITING, IN
07.2013 - Current
- Oversaw project management activities to align mechanical/ electrical workloads and budgets with organizational goals.
- Developed strategic execution plans, ensuring stakeholder alignment and risk assessment for safety compliance.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with contractors and vendors to optimize equipment reliability.
- Managed budgets and resources for multiple concurrent projects while maintaining timelines.
- Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiencies.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to create four-week and twelve-week schedules, integrating project tasks into backlog management.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and implemented corrective actions to enhance safety standards.
- Facilitated decision-making processes among stakeholders to resolve project conflicts effectively.
PIPEFITTER SUPERINTENDENT
LOCAL 597
CHICAGO, IL
05.1998 - 07.2013
- Prepared project bids detailing planned labor, parts, and equipment for each project.
- Coordinated schedules across construction departments for piping projects involving new and existing equipment.
- Advised customers on repairs, replacements, and upgrades for piping and equipment.
- Supervised piping installation and maintenance activities across multiple project sites.
- Created and submitted daily progress reports on all piping projects.
- Executed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting per specifications.
- Supervised tar operations at various refineries in the area.
- Hoisted heavy loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables, and cranes.
- Installed piping systems for commercial and industrial applications.
WELDER/FITTER, FORMAN
STARCON
MANHATTEN, IL
06.1996 - 05.1998
- Executed pipe fabrication and tank repairs according to specifications.
- Conducted estimation and planning for small projects to ensure timely execution.
- Utilized slings, chains, shackles, hooks, and cables for efficient load hoisting.
- Operated heavy machinery to support diverse construction initiatives.
- Performed emergency on-call work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Adhered to codes, regulations, and safety protocols consistently.
- Operated cutting torches, threading machines, grinders, beveling machines, and round-up clamps effectively.
WELDER/FITTER, FORMAN
PRO WELD
GRIFFITH, IN
05.1994 - 06.1996
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- I performed emergency on-call work hours during the evening, weekends, and holidays.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Operated equipment such as cutting torches, threading machines, grinder, beveling machines and round-up clamps.
WELDER/FORMAN
STARCON
MANHATTEN, IL
05.1992 - 05.1994
- Fabricated, installed, and fitted pipes according to specifications, ensuring quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws, and threading machines to meet project requirements.
- Prepared job site by maintaining cleanliness and organizing tools for efficient workflow.
Education
High School Diploma - GENERAL
CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL
GARY, IN, USA05-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Maintenance planning
- Scheduling tools
- Budget oversight
- Financial analysis
- Piping system analysis
- ISO drawing interpretation
- Welding certifications
- Safety compliance
- CMMS knowledge
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Continue to manage and maintain the Major Mechanical NCE/ Outage portfolio and budgets.
- Manage numerous shutdowns/ TAR’s with extreme deadlines.
- Managed CSP/ NCE/ Outage work for 2 ½ years.
- Worked my way up in each company and was promoted to a supervisor on various levels.
- Developed and implemented strategic projects to continually improve the overall quality of the maintenance program.
- Completed different safety courses for construction.
- Attended several workshops on Management and Pipefitting technologies.
- Completed apprentice training.
- Advanced certifications in TIG, MIG and Arc welding.
Timeline
MAJOR MAINTENANCE & MINOR TAR ADVISOR
BP OIL REFINERY APS/ FCU, CRUDE & COKING, CENTRAL MAINT.
07.2013 - Current
PIPEFITTER SUPERINTENDENT
LOCAL 597
05.1998 - 07.2013
WELDER/FITTER, FORMAN
STARCON
06.1996 - 05.1998
WELDER/FITTER, FORMAN
PRO WELD
05.1994 - 06.1996
WELDER/FORMAN
STARCON
05.1992 - 05.1994
High School Diploma - GENERAL
CALUMET HIGH SCHOOL