Melvin Phillips
Cedar Rapids,IA.
Summary
- Professional Qualifications/Skills: Born and raised in the United States, I possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Over 17 years of diversified experience in all phases of the pipeline. Experience includes road bores, clearing, ditching, HDD, lower-in, tie-in, anomaly digs, coating, sheet piling, backfilling, fencing, bending, final clean up, pipe yard, materials, receiving and distribution, load out tracing and logging Inventory with astrong commitment to safety. I take pride in everything I do. Proficient in Veriforce, Box, Goforms and reporting programs, Google Mapping, Microsoft Word, OneDrive, Outlook, and Microsoft 365. Personal Qualities: Communication skills, problem-solving, Team player, maintaining a professional work relationship with my crew, foreman, peers, and contractors associated with any project I am working with. Emphasis on Safety over Production!
- With my Performance skills, Strong References, Background , And Track Record, I feel I'd a great candidate for your next General Utility Inspector.
- Training Certificates
- OSHA 30
- Enbridge Core Training
- Enbridge Pipeline Standards /Right-of-way Inspection
- Material Handling Inspection/Crossings and Ditch Works Inspection
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Rocky Mount, Virginia
05 2024 - 07 2024
- I was assigned to a clean-up crew of 38 Operators, laborers, teamsters, and multiple pieces of Iron with a constant focus on Safety over Production
- My responsibility on this project was to observe, document, and report progress
- This crew was assembled and worked in three groups
- The front end would rough in soil, pull cuts (topsoil) and remove water bars
- Middle crew would spread topsoil and build required water bars to according to company specs.
- The back end would pull the final grade in front of the Environmental crew, laying out ECDs and securing water bars.
Maintenance Supervisor
Overlook 380 Apartments
Cedar Rapids, IA.
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Ensure all work orders are completed promptly based on priority
- Make Ready / Turning Units in between tenants
- Painting/Staining both interior and exterior applications
- Working hand-in-hand with the Property Manager on a monthly budget review
- Manage and adapt a preventative maintenance program
- Exterior structural maintenance as needed
- Managing coverage of a 24/7 emergency cell phone
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Rocky Mount, Virginia
07 2023 - 12 2023
- MVP Spread I: I was assigned to an Environmental Maintenance crew of 10
- This crew was assigned to build and maintain dewatering structures and secondary containments for tie-in and bore crews.
- This crew was responsible for maintaining, rebuilding, and or replacing ECDs and performing environmental damage control.
- Mid-Dec Project staff was reduced to winter curtailment.
Supervisor
Overlook 380 Apartments
Cedar Rapids, IA.
06 2021 - 07 2023
- Perform rehab work in a 180-unit Apartment complex known as OVERLOOK 380
- Rehabs consist of complete remodels of 1,2,3-bedroom apartments including upper/lower cabinets and countertops, sinks,plumbing, lighting, outlets, switches, garbage disposals, window blinds, and built custom-made screens
- Installed tub surrounds, vanities, toilets, mirrors and more lighting all with beautiful results.
Handyman Home Repairs
Hampton, Virginia
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Due to a lack of Inspection work, available at this time, I resorted to handyman work Performed home repairs, such as tile work, drywall repair, plumbing, lighting, painting, trim work, and cabinet installation
- Work was performed at the homeowner’s request using assorted power tools drills and carpentry tools.
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Rocky Mount, Virginia
10 2020 - 11 2020
- Permit Freeze
- MVP Line Spread - I . I was assigned to a utility crew which was tasked to replace worn mats on several tracts.
- crew would dig up, and cut out sections as directed by engineer
- Required sections were set aside on skids
- Backfill and compact ditch and stabilize the ground
- Supervised a 14-person crew with 4 excavators and 1 dozer.
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Rocky Mount, Virginia
08 2019 - 11 2020
- MVP Line Spread B, I was assigned to a cleanup crew which was tasked to clean up the ROW to final grade including removal and replacement of worn mats with new 40’ and 60’ timber mats. Always Safety concious!
- The crew performed 2 anomaly dig-ups to make repairs according to specs.
- My responsibilities were to visually inspect, document, and report procedures and progress performed by the cleanup crew on a daily basis.
- I oversawa crew of 22 persons with 13 pieces of equipment including 6 excavators, 5 dozers, and 2 Marooka's.
Utility Inspector
Sunoco
Washington Pennsylvania
03 2019 - 07 2019
- ME2 spread 1, I was assigned to a clean-up crew, which was tasked to remove, and lay several new timbermats as needed for restoration progress. as on any project, Safety over Production!
- Observing, documenting, and reporting progress of restoration of easement such as ground sluff, sunken ditch, rough grade, seeding, mulching, fencing, bridge removal, creek landscaping, and hydroseeding.
- All work performed is according to regulations and specs.
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Rocky Mount, Virginia
07 2018 - 12 2018
- MVP line Spread I
- I was assigned to the bending crew of 18 workong with 42" pipe
- My responsibilities were to visually inspect, document, and report the procedures performed by the bending crew with Safety over Production.
- All bends were recorded by bend, degree, and station number according to specs and guidelines
- 40’, 60’ & 80’ lengths, straight seam, and spiral in various wall thicknesses.
Distribution Inspector
Dominion Energy Transmission
Canton, Ohio
03 2018 - 07 2018
- Daily responsibilities included recording and documenting mainline and tie-in procedures according tospecs and guidelines
- One of the important aspects of this job to me was to be able to work with homeowners to address issues that would arise within the project, My main responsibility the visual inspection of Project Safety and distribution of 2”, 4”, and 6” poly lines, as well as line pressure testing from the main line to gas meters both commercial and residential by way of (Electrofusion/Butt Fusion).
- I oversaw this project from dig-up to cover-up.
UBER driver
Southwest Florida
11 2017 - 03 2018
- I performed services as an Uber Driver between Port Charlotte Fl and Bradenton Fl.
Pipeyard Inspector
Energy Transfer
Massillon Ohio
03 2017 - 10 2017
- Pipe distribution
- My responsibility in the pipe yard was to visually inspect and log every joint of pipe and piece of material being loaded onto trucks for distribution
- As an inspector, my responsibility was to make sure that all loading procedures were done in a SAFE and timely manner.
- Pipe includes spiraland long seam pipe, ARO, FBE, and bare pipe with wall thicknesses from .515 to .864
Utility Inspector
Sunoco
Ohio
08 2016 - 01 2017
- ME2 / OPP1 Pipeline project (spread 1 of 20” pipe)
- As a Utility Inspector, I was to observe document, and report the progress of the road approach crew.
- Building road approaches, bridges, and performed HDD Inspections.
- I spent 2 months with a Tie In crew, tying in road bores to the mainline and 1 month with the Stringing crew documenting pipe size, thickness, and location until the end of the job in January 2017.
Utility Inspector
Magellan Midstream
Oklahoma
10 2015 - 07 2016
- Saddle Horn Project
- Pipeline project (spreads 6 & 7, 20” pipe)
- Inwas assigned to a fencing crew. I observed, documented, and reported as they build 329 fence gaps and install swing gates for ROW access.
- As the project progressed I was assigned 2 more crews, Tie-in crew as well as Backfill. All work performed with Safety at the forefont of my responsibilities.
Pipe Yard Inspector
Energy Transfer
Massillon
07 2015 - 09 2015
- As a pipe yard inspector, I was responsible for 100% traceability, receiving, inventory, and documenting of all incoming pipe.
- Visual Inspection of the pipe coming off rail cars for coating damage and flaws.
- All damaged pipe was set aside for future repairs, all approved piped was segrigated and stockpiled.
- ARO pipe – FBE pipe –long weld and spiral weld.
Utility Inspector
Enbridge Energy
Michigan and Indiana
07 2013 - 08 2014
- Line 6B Replacement Program Phase II (Segments 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8) - Worked on multiple phases of the project from Michigan to Indiana.
- Visually inspected several Anomaly dig ups, clearing, road bores, tie-ins, sheet piling, and backfiling.
- I am current on all Enbridge training requirements.
Enbridge Energy Teamster ROW Clean-Up - Michigan & Amp. Indiana
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Line 6B Maintenance & Rehabilitation Program Phase 1 - Part of the clean-up crew on 60 miles of & Amp 36” Pipeline
- Segments 3,4,5,6 & Amp 7.
Education
N/A - N/A
Central High School
06.1984
Skills
Personal Qualities:
- Safety consious, Leadership, Proffesional relationship with Peers, Foreman and crew members
- Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Supervisrory Skills
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft word
- Veriforce
- Go Forms Document reporting
- ROW Clearing, Restoration
- Ditching, Backfill, Clean up
- Road Bore, HDD Anomaly dig ups
- Stringing, Bending
- Fencing, Road Approach, Sheet piling
- Lowering In, Coating, Tie in
- Pipeyard Recieving/Distribution, Logging Inventory
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Overlook 380 Apartments
01.2024 - 04.2024
Handyman Home Repairs
12.2020 - 06.2021
Enbridge Energy Teamster ROW Clean-Up - Michigan & Amp. Indiana
09.2012 - 03.2013
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
05 2024 - 07 2024
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
07 2023 - 12 2023
Supervisor
Overlook 380 Apartments
06 2021 - 07 2023
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
10 2020 - 11 2020
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
08 2019 - 11 2020
Utility Inspector
Sunoco
03 2019 - 07 2019
Utility Inspector
Mountain Valley Pipeline
07 2018 - 12 2018
Distribution Inspector
Dominion Energy Transmission
03 2018 - 07 2018
UBER driver
Southwest Florida
11 2017 - 03 2018
Pipeyard Inspector
Energy Transfer
03 2017 - 10 2017
Utility Inspector
Sunoco
08 2016 - 01 2017
Utility Inspector
Magellan Midstream
10 2015 - 07 2016
Pipe Yard Inspector
Energy Transfer
07 2015 - 09 2015
Utility Inspector
Enbridge Energy
07 2013 - 08 2014
N/A - N/A
Central High School