Matthew Kidd

Performed quality control on multiple jobs, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Supervised operations and operated equipment, including track hoes and loaders, to maintain safe and efficient job site conditions. Maintained operational efficiency through effective monitoring of equipment performance. Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve issues, streamlining workflow on job sites.

• Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
• Trained staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Coordinated inventory management and restocking of supplies.

Owned and operated Sons Unlimited LLC, a fabrication company specializing in commercial and residential projects.

Led custom metal work for homes and restaurants across Arizona.

• Managed daily operations, supervising two employees to deliver high-quality service.
• Oversaw project execution from conception to completion, ensuring client specifications were met.

Supervised 15 welders in field welding tasks, ensuring adherence to project standards. Applied expertise in natural gas and hot work to improve operational processes. Applied expertise as pipeline operator to ensure compliance with company standards. Managed pipeline, plant, and meter station operations, supporting successful project execution in Permian Basin.

• Executed daily tasks with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Provided creative suggestions to improve team effectiveness.
• Engaged with team members to resolve product and service challenges.

Coordinated and executed pipeline operation plans for plant projects, meter stations, and shutdowns, ensuring smooth operations.

Led and managed multiple boring jobs, overseeing plant startups and hot work activities to ensure safety and efficiency.

Operated equipment while completing fittings and tie-ins in both plant and field settings.

Mastered welding operations under senior operator during plant startups and shutdowns.

Achieved CWI certification at age 23, facilitating inspection duties alongside welding tasks.

Acquired in-depth knowledge of gas systems, valves, bypasses, and safety protocols through mentorship.

• Performed independent checks and clearances for cold or hot work.
• Advanced from welder's helper to company welder within one year at age 18. I am a 4th generation pipeline operator and have 16 years of welding station pipe and pipeline on hot tie ins , to air mover use, to loaded line sleeves on natural Gas and liquid.