Keith R. Handshoe
Perrysburg
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Superintendent with over 20 years in the power industry, including four years at a nuclear site. Expertise in D1.1, D1.6, D1.4, B31.1, ASME III, and B31.3 piping systems, along with electrical and plumbing installation oversight. Proven leadership in high-pressure project environments, adept at resolving field challenges to maintain schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
General Maintenance Supervisor
PBF Energy
Toledo
01.2022 - Current
- Performance Mechanical Inc, Genesis Solar Thermal Power Plant, Blythe CA
- Supervised daily maintenance operations in refinery facilities.
- Coordinated repair schedules for equipment and machinery.
- Implemented safety protocols for maintenance staff and contractors.
- Supported project tasks at Alberici site, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
- Day and Zimmerman, TVA power plant, Gallatin Tn
- Bechtel, Prairie State Energy, Marissa IL
- Day & Zimmermann, Pleasant Prairie Power, Kenosha WI
- Enerfab, Cumberland city TN
- Provided specialized welding services to support construction at Ivanpah facility.
Mission critical supervisor, planner
PBF Energy
Toledo
01.2018 - Current
- Coordinated and scheduled walk downs to verify dimensions, ensuring accuracy for shutdown work.
- Oversaw the complete installation of piping systems to include walking down the system to close out work packages.
- Ensured work completion aligned with latest revision (IFC) specifications, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
- Ensure all activities are on or ahead of schedule.
- Ensured work completion aligned with latest revision (IFC) specifications, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
- Maintenance Foreman at TRC
Site Superintendent, Balance of Plant
Fluor
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Led installation of above ground non-safety piping systems in Units 3 and 4, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinated with field engineering to effectively sequence upcoming installation activities, optimizing workflow.
- Collaborated with field material management and work package planners to secure timely material orders and verify accuracy of installation steps in work packages.
- Performed constructability reviews of design drawings to help identify challenges early and ensure construction was prepared for near-term activities.
- Nuclear Construction Site
Lead Mechanical Superintendent, Unit 2
Fluor
Jenkinsville
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed a team of more than 80 nonunion craft and craft supervision performing installation of B31.1 and ASME III piping systems, including valves, structural components, and equipment.
- Initiated design changes to mitigate interferences and implement field modifications, enhancing installation efficiency.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to ensure project alignment and efficiency.
- Coordinated with design engineering, quality, field engineering, hydro testing, and other groups to ensure seamless installation and resolve challenges effectively.
- Planned installation sequences and adjusted activities to maintain schedule milestones.
- Oversaw nuclear construction site operations to ensure project compliance.
- Under my leadership there were zero recordable injuries and zero rework.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance worksite compliance and reduce risks.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs for mechanical systems.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on mechanical systems and processes.
- Developed project timelines that facilitated timely completion of mechanical tasks and aligned team efforts.
- Analyzed design specifications to optimize mechanical system performance.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to address project challenges effectively.
- Planned and coordinated projects to ensure successful completion on time and within budget.
Lead Mechanical Superintendent, Containment Vessel
Fluor
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Due to coaching and training, craft completed all ASME Mechanical component welds in the containment vessel with zero rework or weld failures.
- Managed nonunion craft and craft supervision for installation of B31.1 and ASME III piping systems and structural welding, organizing support craft personnel to ensure adherence to project schedule.
- Collaborated with design engineering, scheduling, and craft teams to plan and implement field modifications and equipment upgrades.
- Adapted to design changes, adjusting job scope and schedule to maintain project momentum and achieve successful outcomes.
- Maintained constant surveillance to ensure FME barriers, material segregation and housekeeping were up to code.
- Facilitated nuclear construction processes to support project timelines and quality assurance.
Mechanical and Structural Module Installation Supervisor
BHI Energy
04.2015 - 06.2015
- Conducted first-line visual inspections on root and final welds, ensuring compliance with weld adequacy standards.
- Completed first-line visual inspections on root and final welds to verify weld adequacy.
- Monitored work scope to ensure adherence to project schedule and compliance with union craft procedural requirements.
- Nuclear Construction Site
Specialty Welder/Welding Supervisor Lead
Weld Tech Services
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed activities for nuclear construction project
- Coordinated with nonunion management to schedule union craft work, facilitating essential project activities.
- Managed delivery schedules for materials and equipment essential for welding operations.
- Completed essential welding tasks to meet project deadlines.
Education
Graduate -
Portland High School
Portland, TNSkills
- Piping installation
- Schedule coordination
- Compliance management
- Quality assurance
- Welding inspection
- Constructability review
- Safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Project planning
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Performance monitoring
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Waste reduction
- Attention to detail
- Policy and procedure development
- Employee development
- Goal oriented
- Policy enforcement
- Contract management
- Risk management
- Staff development
- Expectation setting
- Compliance verification
- Safety management
- Project management
Home Locals
- Local 455, Muscle Shoals, AL, graduated BM apprentice, Local 92, Riverside, CA
- Local 619, Vicksburg, MS, PF, Local 50, Toledo, OH
Military Service
0331 machine gunner infantry squad leader/Section leader during the initial invasion of IRAQ, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines Kilo company Weapons Platoon
Timeline
General Maintenance Supervisor
PBF Energy
01.2022 - Current
Mission critical supervisor, planner
PBF Energy
01.2018 - Current
Site Superintendent, Balance of Plant
Fluor
08.2017 - 01.2018
Lead Mechanical Superintendent, Unit 2
Fluor
02.2016 - 08.2017
Lead Mechanical Superintendent, Containment Vessel
Fluor
06.2015 - 02.2016
Mechanical and Structural Module Installation Supervisor
BHI Energy
04.2015 - 06.2015
Specialty Welder/Welding Supervisor Lead
Weld Tech Services
01.2014 - 04.2015
Graduate -
Portland High School