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Keith Thompson

Greenville,TX

Summary

Construction professional with extensive experience as Owner of East TX Steel Erectors, specializing in project management and leadership. Proven ability in construction estimation and staff training, successfully completing multiple projects on time and within budget. Expertise in ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve project goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

East TX Steel Erectors
Emory, Texas
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
  • Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
  • Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
  • Hired, trained, and mentored staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Overseen the daily operations of the organization and ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Adapted estimates to reflect changes in scope, materials, and labor requirements.
  • Communicated with clients and teammates to gather information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans.
  • Inspected buildings to determine work needed to maintain buildings to code and desired standards.
  • Developed and submitted accurate construction project bids following detailed analysis of project specifications and blueprints.
  • Develops quantity takeoffs from blueprints and drawings using computer-aided design systems or manual calculations.
  • Checked construction plans against actual field conditions to prepare estimates.
  • Analyzed blueprints and other documents to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
  • Proficient with construction software, such as Procore, Bluebeam, and Construction Connect.

Field Service Technician

CHRYSO United States
Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas
03.2019 - 10.2022
  • Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Maintained accurate records of service calls, repairs, and parts used.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
  • Tested repaired items to ensure functionality before returning them to customers.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and systems.
  • Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
  • Diagnosed problems and determined solutions for various customer issues.
  • Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
  • Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.

Ironworker Foreman

Precision Iron Fabrication
Royse City, Texas
02.2015 - 03.2022
  • Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
  • Assigned and monitored daily welding tasks for crew members.
  • Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
  • Conducted regular inspections of worksites for potential hazards prior to beginning any welding activities.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance to subordinates regarding proper installation techniques.
  • Monitored work progress to ensure quality standards were met according to project specifications.

Night Shift Supervisor

OMi Crane Systems
Royse City, Texas
05.2011 - 02.2015
  • Coordinated with day shift supervisors regarding any unfinished tasks or problems that may arise during night shifts.
  • Provided guidance on job duties and answered questions from team members.
  • Supervised daily activities of employees to ensure proper execution of tasks.
  • Overseed the night shift operations and ensure safe working environment for all personnel.
  • Assigned work schedules and monitored progress against goals set by management.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Trained employees in proper work procedures and performance strategies to optimize operations.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Conducted flux-cored arc welding.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
  • Evaluated employee performances on a regular basis providing feedback when necessary.
  • Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns, and implement corrective actions.

Education

Master Welders Degree - Welding Processes

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
08-2011

Skills

  • Project management
  • Business strategy
  • Contract negotiation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Construction estimation
  • Staff training
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint reading

Certification

  • OSHA 10
  • 3G SMAW Certified
  • 4G SMAW Certified
  • Intermediate Rigging Cert
  • All terrain fork lift certified
  • Fall protection certified

Timeline

Owner

East TX Steel Erectors
10.2022 - 05.2025

Field Service Technician

CHRYSO United States
03.2019 - 10.2022

Ironworker Foreman

Precision Iron Fabrication
02.2015 - 03.2022

Night Shift Supervisor

OMi Crane Systems
05.2011 - 02.2015

Master Welders Degree - Welding Processes

Tulsa Welding School

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