Nelson Wirt
Norman,OK
Summary
Competent Safety/Utility Inspector. Well-versed in pipeline and facility construction projects. Dedicated and hardworking team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Prepared to bring over twenty years of experience in the field to diverse utility projects.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety/Utility Inspector
Inspection Associates
Cypress, TX
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Hydro Vac inspector.
- Ditching inspector.
- Tie-in welding/utility inspector.
- Safety Inspector.
- Made and submitted daily inspection reports and relevant photos.
- Evaluated written JSA's and completed daily safe work permits.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
Watford City, North Dakota
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Made and submitted daily construction progress reports.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Oversaw project bending crew, 127 miles total of 16 inch for Bridger/True Oil running from Baker, MT to Watford City, ND.
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
Thief River Falls, MN
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Line Sweep/Line Locate Inspector.
- Pothole/Hydro Vac Inspector.
- Tie-In Inspector.
- Horizontal Directional Drill Inspector.
- Right of Way Cleanup Inspector.
- Evaluated written JSA's and completed daily safe work permits.
- Checked quality of construction and worksite policies.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Submitted detailed daily inspection reports to Enbridge and company leadership.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
Hamilton, North Dakota
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Pothole/Locate inspector for L3R Enbridge 36" pipeline project.
- Completed daily inspection reports, indicating project progress,
- Maintained open and effective communication with project leaders.
- Evaluated written JSA's, completed safe work permits.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
Hulett, WY
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Evaluated written JSA's and job permits to check compliance
- Maintained open and effective communications with project teams to increase productivity
- Completed daily construction reports with daily footage amounts and equipment hours
- Backfill/Padding inspector 52 miles of 20" crude oil pipeline for True Oil/Bridger Pipeline Company
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
Greeley, CO
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Site Safety Inspector, DCP NGL Meter Station Construction Project.
- Conducted contractor site safety orientations, weekly DCP safety meetings
- Developed critical lift plans, coordinating with sub contractors as well as onsite personnel.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Evaluated written JSA's, completed daily safe work/hot work permits.
- Maintained all relevant project safety documents for project job books.
Lead Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
Shawnee, OK
03.2019 - 01.2020
- 41 miles of 18" refurbished pipeline to be placed back into service by DCP, including approximately 7 miles of new reroutes, approximately 55 anomaly digs, 12 HDD bores.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risks
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors
- Completed daily inspection reports
- Conducted weekly project safety meetings with contractor employees and inspection team members
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
Jones, OK
09.2018 - 03.2019
- DCP project consisting of 3 miles of 18" steel pipeline reroute as well as two road bores approximately 2200' in length for Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Reroute project.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated quality issues.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
Hennepin, OK
06.2018 - 09.2018
- DCP NGL meter station for Southern Oklahoma Cherry Hills 18" pipeline project.
- Completed daily inspection reports detailing tasks completed and documenting any relevant safety concerns.
- Worked closely with key inspection team members to mitigate any safety hazards or concerns.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Utility Inspector
MBF Inspection Services
Cedar City, UT
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per specifications and initiated corrective actions
- Holly Energy cathodic protection project consisting of installation of SSD devices, zinc ribbons, anodes on previously installed 12" steel pipeline approximately 142 miles in length
Safety Inspector
MBF Inspection Services
Durango, CO
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Conducted site safety audits, conducted daily and weekly safety meetings.
- Completed daily and weekly reports documenting project progress and any relevant safety issues
- Project was 14 miles of 20" steel natural gas pipeline 14 miles for BP
Project Safety Coordinator
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
East Dubuque, IL
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and maintained hygiene programs, including noise surveys, atmospheric monitoring and hazardous material management plans.
- Conducted daily and weekly project safety meetings.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure all project safety protocols were followed.
- Maintained safe work environment and confirmed current compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations
Project Safety Coordinator
Wyatt Construction
Watford City, ND
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Project entailed two pipelines, one of approximately 23 miles of 20"steel, and approximately 14 miles of 20" steel, these lines were for a natural gas pipeline for Energy Transfer.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Conducted safety audits.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
Lead HSE Coordinator
Holloman Corporation
Ozona, TX
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Plains All-American 20" 140 miles natural gas pipeline project.
- Inspected crews and equipment daily via site safety audits insuring that all personnel and equipment maintained safe work environment.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in an timely fashion.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in depth investigations and identified prevention strategies to mitigate future occurences.
- Managed team of three HSE safety coordinators.
Safety Coordinator
Copperhead Pipeline & Construction
Addington, OK
02.2009 - 08.2014
- Oversaw several pipeline projects as project safety coordinator ranging in size from 16" to 24" steel pipelines, as well as several natural gas compressor stations, these projects were located in Canadian, Texas, Files Valley, Texas, Mankato, MN, Harrisburg, SD, Eunice, NM.
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Determined root cause of incidents via in-depth investigations and identified prevention strategies to mitigate future occurences.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Worked closely with project management team leaders to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK1982
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Cameron University
Lawton, Oklahoma1981
High School Diploma -
Waurika High School
Waurika, Oklahoma1980
Skills
- Permitting knowledge
- Organization and Time management
- Safety violations
- Hazards awareness
- Reporting procedures
- Line checking
- Reporting skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Clerical
- Cultural awareness
- Good listening skills
- Teamwork
Certification
- NCCER Certified.
- OSHA 500 Trainer, OSHA 510, OSHA 30.
- American Petroleum Institute 1169.
- Certified Supervisor Substance Abuse Training.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
- Veriforce certifications.
Timeline
Safety/Utility Inspector
Inspection Associates
11.2022 - 08.2023
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
03.2022 - 10.2022
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
11.2020 - 09.2021
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources
07.2020 - 11.2020
Utility Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
03.2020 - 07.2020
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2020
Lead Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2020
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
09.2018 - 03.2019
Safety Inspector
Avery Technical Resources, Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2018
Utility Inspector
MBF Inspection Services
01.2018 - 06.2018
Safety Inspector
MBF Inspection Services
05.2017 - 01.2018
Project Safety Coordinator
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
11.2016 - 05.2017
Project Safety Coordinator
Wyatt Construction
05.2016 - 10.2016
Lead HSE Coordinator
Holloman Corporation
08.2014 - 04.2016
Safety Coordinator
Copperhead Pipeline & Construction
02.2009 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
The University of Oklahoma
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Cameron University
High School Diploma -
Waurika High School
- NCCER Certified.
- OSHA 500 Trainer, OSHA 510, OSHA 30.
- American Petroleum Institute 1169.
- Certified Supervisor Substance Abuse Training.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certified.
- Veriforce certifications.
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