Matthew Poston
Deville,LA
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Completed large projects for Exxon Mobile, Dow Chemicals, Motovia, Air Liquide and Delek Oil and Loop (Louisiana Offshore Oil Platforms).
Advanced knowledge
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Compressor Mechanic
Universal Plant Services
Jena, LA
07.2022 - Current
- Completed and submitted company-required documentation.
- Completed preventive maintenance with little or no guidance.
- Diagnosed and accurately repaired mechanical problems on multiple types of compressors.
- Followed health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Examined parts for defects such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Determined sources of problems resulting in machinery malfunction, utilizing evaluation instruments and visual and auditory observation to troubleshoot defective equipment.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Superintendent
MD&A
Albany, NY
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed complete outages process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor actions.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing outages to keep work in line with project goals.
- Maintained safety onsite and upheld all OSHA regulations by preforming all jobs incident free.
- Managed over 100 millwrights when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in all areas of construction.
Reliability Operations Manager
Engineering And Inspection Services
New Orleans, LA
10.2014 - 10.2019
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Technical Lead
QCI/Granite Manpower
Tampa, FL
02.1997 - 08.2014
- Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
- Mentored junior team members, providing educational expertise on technical concepts and [Area of expertise].
- Evaluated and adopted new technologies to address changing industry needs.
- Held final responsibility for architecture, design and implementation of company-wide platforms and applications.
- Offered input on technical and platform-related strategic planning initiatives, prioritizing overarching business goals.
Mechanic
US Army
03.1990 - 03.1999
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
Education
Turbine
GE School of Learning
Albany05.2000
Skills
- Rule Enforcement
- Safe Work Practices
- Subcontractor Compliance
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Subcontractor Management
- Employee Motivation
- Daily Progress Reports
- Operational Standards
- Project Commissioning
- Status Meetings
- Basic Tools
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
Timeline
Compressor Mechanic
Universal Plant Services
07.2022 - Current
Superintendent
MD&A
12.2019 - 07.2022
Reliability Operations Manager
Engineering And Inspection Services
10.2014 - 10.2019
Technical Lead
QCI/Granite Manpower
02.1997 - 08.2014
Mechanic
US Army
03.1990 - 03.1999
Turbine
GE School of Learning