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Michael A. Verdin

Michael A. Verdin

PIPING SUPERINTENDENT
Manchaca,TX

Summary

Piping Superintendent with over 25 years of experience in petrochemical plants, refineries, industrial gas and power plants, and semiconductor facilities. Proven track record of supervising crews of up to 150 personnel, delivering capital projects and turnarounds with a focus on quality, productivity, and safety. Expert in blueprint reading, isometric sketching, and coordinating complex piping installations. Strong leadership in workforce training, hazard awareness, and fostering zero-incident safety cultures.

Previous Experience Highlights:

Held supervisory and leadership roles at Starcon, KBR, REPCON, JVIC, Matrix, and S&B across 20+ major industrial projects.

Delivered high-performing teams and completed projects with 0 recordable in multiple assignments.

Specialized in turnarounds, coker/crude unit piping, and safety-focused installations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

TITLES

PIPING SUPERINTENDENT

FIELD SUPERINTENDENT

LEAD GENERAL FOREMAN

GENERAL FOREMAN

PIPING COORDINATOR

PIPING FRONT LINE SUPERVISOR

TURNAROUND PLANNING

CAPITAL PLANNING

Skills

  • Project Management & Supervision:Capital Planning, Turnaround Planning, Crew Supervision, Job Safety Analysis, Scheduling, Material Coordination
  • Technical Expertise:Isometric Sketching, Blueprint Reading, Pipe Fitting, Hydro Testing, System Testing, Tool Installations
  • Safety & Compliance:OSHA 10/30, Zero Injury Principles, Safety Meetings, Hazard Analysis, PPE Compliance
  • Leadership & Communication:Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Primavera P6 Team Leadership, Staff Evaluation, Conflict Resolution, Client Communication, Training & Mentorship
  • Tools & Software:Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Teams and Primavera P6

Certification

Turnaround Planning

NCCER Pipefitter

NCCER + Pipefitter

NCCER Forman

NCCER Rigging fundamentals

OSHA 10

OSHA 30

Education

Diploma - Pipefitting Technology

Baytown Lee College
200 Lee Drive, Baytown, TX 77520
06.2002

High School Diploma -

Sam Rayburn High School
2121 Cherrybrook Pasadena, TX 77502
05.2000 - 05.2000

CERTIFICATE - TURNAROUND PLANNING

TEPCO
507 E Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
04.2025 - 04.2025

Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Skype for Business, Access)

PRIMAVERA P6

Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet)

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Work History

Lead Pipe General Forman

Cloght Industrial Travelers Project
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Supervise of 4 General Forman’s
  • Responsible for planning, supervising, performing and coordinating all
  • Phases of installation, and inspection of systems and service work in new
  • Facilities. Also, responsible for planning daily activities
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Pipe General Forman

Performance contractors
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Supervise 4 pipe Forman's with crews of 10
  • Performed replace existing pipe systems planning.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Pipe General Forman

Starcon
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervise of 4 pipe Forman's with crews of 12
  • Finished plant salt dome for Dow chemicals complete installation and testing of wall, pipe systems.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines

Pipe Forman

Performance Cont
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Work 12 men's crew
  • Verified Safety quality in installation in wall pipe and systems at elevation 250’ on superstructure for Lyondell installation of over30,000 ft of pipe with excellent quality, safety, and quality, performance.
  • Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes.
  • Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
  • Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications

Pipe General Forman

Performance con
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Supervise 54 workers and planned and coordinated all erection installation of different valves and pipes sizes ,and completion of all piping.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments

Pipe General Forman

Starcon
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Leading 2 forman's
  • Planning and scheduling all piping Packages for Turnaround services
  • Material ordering and planning tie ins with operations and complete 134 pkg on 30 outage.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Pipe General Forman

Performance con
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Leading 4 forman's with 12 man crew
  • Work safety and with Quality, completing all faces from fabrication, installation and Hydro testing work.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

CERTIFICATE - TURNAROUND PLANNING

TEPCO
04.2025 - 04.2025

Lead Pipe General Forman

Cloght Industrial Travelers Project
06.2022 - 05.2023

Pipe General Forman

Performance contractors
10.2021 - 05.2022

Pipe General Forman

Starcon
06.2019 - 07.2020

Pipe Forman

Performance Cont
06.2018 - 06.2019

Pipe General Forman

Performance con
09.2017 - 05.2018

Pipe General Forman

Starcon
04.2017 - 08.2017

Pipe General Forman

Performance con
01.2017 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Sam Rayburn High School
05.2000 - 05.2000

Diploma - Pipefitting Technology

Baytown Lee College

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-Site

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins