KEVIN GARCIA
Alpine,TX
Summary
Piping superintendent and general foreman with hands-on leadership across refinery turnarounds, capital projects, new construction, and outage work. Manages piping fabrication, field installation, QC and NDT coordination, material planning, subcontractors, turnover documentation, and safe execution against schedule and budget targets.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping General Foreman
STARCON
Stillwater, Oklahoma
06.2026 - 10.2026
- Ensured all pipe fabrication was completed as per schedule and within budget limits.
- Monitored progress against established goals throughout the duration of the project ensuring timely completion.
- Coordinated daily work plans with craftsmen, contractors, and site supervisors
- Communicated material needs, schedule changes, and work priorities to teams
Piping Superintendent
Six C Fabrication
Selma, Alabama
02.2024 - 06.2026
- Coordinated daily activities with welders, fitters, and foremen to ensure project alignment.
- Reviewed isometric drawings, spool sheets, and fabrication packages to confirm accuracy and compliance.
- Communicated progress updates and project issues to project managers and shop leadership to facilitate timely decision-making.
- Applied safety rules across shop and field pipe operations.
Project Planner & Execution Supervisor
ITC
Rodeo
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated field execution for piping, control valves, vessels, relief systems, instruments, and rotating equipment to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Facilitated execution planning by coordinating piping and mechanical scopes, prioritizing safety and productivity in field operations.
- Developed project schedules using ITC planning standards and cross-functional inputs.
- Coordinated with operations, procurement, and engineering teams on project timelines.
- Tracked project status and updated ITC management on milestones and risks.
Turnaround Valve Coordinator
ITC
Victoria, TX
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated pre-turnaround activities for critical control and relief-system valves, ensuring readiness for operational efficiency.
- Verified purchase orders and quality documentation, ensuring compliance with standards and accuracy in received materials.
- Assembled and tested valves, preparing final documentation to facilitate seamless project handover.
Piping Superintendent
Worley
La Porte
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed piping/project execution, emphasizing safety, quality, and adherence to schedule for successful project turnover.
- Managed estimating, planning, and execution of capital projects valued at under $25 million, including new construction, outages, and emergency work.
- Coordinated quality control, NDT, subcontractor activities, and field execution to ensure compliance with project standards.
- Oversaw final acceptance activities with owner's PSSR team to facilitate smooth project handover.
Piping Superintendent
ISM Industries
Corpus Christi
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Directed daily operations of pipe department, overseeing fabrication-shop and field activities to ensure seamless workflow.
- Maintained safety, quality, and productivity standards across project crews, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Managed internal QC inspections, third-party inspections, and NDT testing.
- Scheduled and coordinated subcontractor execution to align with project timelines and objectives.
- Reviewed and verified turnover package submittals.
- Processed RFIs and supported Document Control.
Piping Superintendent
H&S Constructors
Corpus Christi
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed multi-unit turnaround operations at the Citgo East Refinery.
- Directed night-shift operations as site superintendent, overseeing project execution and leading 80 employees across four units.
- Coordinated crafts, quality control, non-destructive testing, subcontractors, materials, and equipment to ensure project alignment.
- Monitored field progress and managed schedule-impact items and change orders to minimize disruptions.
- Completed the turnaround on time and under budget with zero lost-time accidents or injuries.
Piping Superintendent
Palacios Marine Industrial
Corpus Christi
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised new construction of an LPG bullet tank unit, coordinating civil, structural, piping, and mechanical scopes.
- Coordinated QC job packages and construction pre-planning to ensure adherence to project schedules.
- Inspected ongoing and completed work for conformance with client requirements and applicable code specifications.
- Led daily client meetings to discuss schedules, progress, material requirements, and equipment needs.
Piping Superintendent
Ohmstede Industrial
Corpus Christi
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed daily turnaround operations, optimizing schedule updates, cost control, manpower load charts, and material/equipment requisitions.
- Coordinated crafts and QC activities to ensure adherence to project schedule.
- Established and adjusted field work schedules to achieve predetermined completion dates.
- Managed personnel and equipment resources to support project execution.
General Foreman
S.T.I.
Beaumont
- Led piping crews supporting industrial construction and turnaround activities while coordinating daily manpower and work assignments.
- Directed foremen and craft personnel to maintain productivity, safety, quality, and schedule objectives.
- Coordinated piping activities with other crafts to minimize field conflicts and maintain work-front readiness.
- Supported material, equipment, and manpower planning based on upcoming piping priorities.
- Monitored field installation and communicated production constraints and schedule needs to superintendent-level management.
General Foreman
Ohmstede Industrial
Gallup
- Provided field leadership over piping crews performing industrial maintenance and turnaround work.
- Planned daily piping activities, coordinated manpower, and prioritized work fronts around project schedule requirements.
- Worked alongside QC personnel to address inspection requirements and prepare completed piping work for acceptance.
- Coordinated tools, equipment, materials, and craft resources necessary to maintain production.
- Enforced site safety expectations and maintained accountability for crew productivity and workmanship.
General Foreman
R.C.I.
Saint Charles
- Supervised piping field operations and coordinated multiple crews performing scheduled construction activities.
- Assigned manpower based on workload, project priorities, and available work fronts.
- Monitored piping installation progress and communicated job status, constraints, and resource requirements to project leadership.
- Coordinated field activities with QC and other craft supervision to support efficient project execution.
- Maintained focus on safe execution, quality workmanship, and schedule compliance.
General Foreman
Ohmstede Industrial
Honolulu
- Directed day-to-day piping activities and provided leadership to foremen and craft personnel.
- Coordinated manpower, material availability, equipment requirements, and daily work priorities.
- Supported piping inspection and turnover activities through coordination with QC and project supervision.
- Identified field issues affecting productivity and escalated schedule or resource constraints to project leadership.
- Maintained safe, organized work areas while driving production toward established completion milestones.
General Foreman
Rep Con
Corpus Christi
- Managed field piping crews and coordinated daily construction activities in an industrial environment.
- Assisted with workforce planning, work sequencing, material requirements, and equipment utilization.
- Coordinated piping operations with QC, safety, and other craft supervision.
- Monitored field progress and workmanship while maintaining accountability for established project expectations.
- Supported project leadership with manpower adjustments and resolution of field execution issues.
General Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Tioga
- Provided frontline leadership for piping construction activities, coordinating foremen, craft personnel, material, and equipment.
- Directed daily work assignments and monitored progress against project priorities.
- Coordinated piping work with other disciplines to maintain productive work fronts.
- Helped resolve field installation and resource issues affecting piping production.
- Reinforced project safety, quality, housekeeping, and productivity requirements throughout field execution.
Foreman
Holloman Corporation
Yorktown
- Supervised pipe crews and coordinated day-to-day field work assignments.
- Maintained crew productivity while emphasizing safe work practices and quality installation.
- Coordinated material and equipment needs with General Foreman and Superintendent leadership.
- Monitored work progress and communicated field problems or manpower requirements to supervision.
- Assisted in preparing completed work for inspection and project turnover.
Foreman
Ohmstede Industries
Denver
- Directed piping craft personnel performing assigned industrial construction activities.
- Organized manpower and daily work areas according to project priorities.
- Coordinated with supervision regarding material availability, equipment needs, and field constraints.
- Monitored workmanship and supported QC inspection requirements.
- Maintained accountability for safety, productivity, and completion of assigned piping work.
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi
- Supervised piping craft employees and assigned daily work based on construction priorities.
- Coordinated tools, equipment, and material requirements to maintain productive field operations.
- Worked with craft supervision and QC personnel to keep piping work moving through inspection and completion.
- Tracked crew progress and communicated production or execution issues to General Foreman leadership.
- Reinforced jobsite safety and quality expectations across assigned crews.
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Baton Rouge
- Led piping crews performing assigned industrial field construction activities.
- Distributed manpower across work fronts and communicated daily production expectations.
- Coordinated piping activities with other crafts and supervision to maintain schedule progress.
- Helped identify material, equipment, and manpower constraints affecting field production.
- Maintained focus on safe execution, quality workmanship, productivity, and timely completion.
Education
High School Diploma -
WB Ray
Corpus Christi, TX05-1993
Skills
- Piping construction and execution
- Leadership in piping supervision
- Pipe fabrication and operations
- Refinery turnarounds and outages
- New construction and capital projects
- Manpower and crew coordination
- Quality control and NDT coordination
- Subcontractor management
- Control and relief valve systems
- Piping turnover documentation
- RFIs and document management
- Material and equipment requisitioning
- Schedule and cost management
- Primavera P6 expertise
- IPS planning and scheduling
- Navisworks and AutoCAD proficiency
- ASME, AWS, and AISC standards knowledge
- Safety and productivity oversight
Personal Information
Title: PIPING SUPERINTENDENT
Certification
- NCCER + Industrial Pipe Fitter
- NCCER Rigging
- TWIC
Timeline
Piping General Foreman
STARCON
06.2026 - 10.2026
Piping Superintendent
Six C Fabrication
02.2024 - 06.2026
Project Planner & Execution Supervisor
ITC
06.2022 - 11.2023
Turnaround Valve Coordinator
ITC
02.2021 - 06.2022
Piping Superintendent
Worley
09.2019 - 10.2020
Piping Superintendent
ISM Industries
03.2017 - 07.2019
Piping Superintendent
H&S Constructors
02.2016 - 01.2017
Piping Superintendent
Palacios Marine Industrial
02.2014 - 01.2016
Piping Superintendent
Ohmstede Industrial
04.2012 - 01.2014
General Foreman
S.T.I.
General Foreman
Ohmstede Industrial
General Foreman
R.C.I.
General Foreman
Ohmstede Industrial
General Foreman
Rep Con
General Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Foreman
Holloman Corporation
Foreman
Ohmstede Industries
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
Foreman
Bay Ltd.
High School Diploma -
WB Ray