Osiel Islas
Mission,TX
Summary
I have 13 yrs working in the oil & gas industry ,compressor stations, water treatment plants, and concrete plants a Supervisor with history of effectively managing teams and overseeing operations. Skilled in identifying areas for improvement, implementing new processes, and fostering staff development. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, and communication capabilities. Previous roles demonstrate significant positive impacts on workflow efficiency and team productivity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Manager
RUS Industries
Baytown, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Implemented safety measures within the warehouse environment according to company policies and regulations.
- Investigated problems concerning defective or unacceptable materials received from suppliers.
- Managed inventory levels and related documentation, producing regular reports of activities.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for receiving, storing and handing out material.
- Organized the warehouse layout to maximize space utilization.
- Managed returns from customers by verifying product condition prior to restocking.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual deliveries promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Verified quantity and quality of received items against supplier invoices.
Quality Control
RUS Industries
Baytown, TX
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control systems to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality and reported findings to management.
- Participated in internal meetings with other departments to discuss ways to improve overall product quality assurance practices.
- Utilized testing equipment and calibrated for optimal performance.
- Coordinated and supervised hydro testing operations for a variety of components such as pipes, tanks, valves and other equipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the hydro-testing process.
Field Superintendent
Garrison Industrial
Pasadena, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Scheduling repairs and ordering material to ensure that all equipment is functioning properly
- Inspecting work sites to ensure safety standards are being met
- Supervising employees to ensure they are performing their jobs correctly
- Reporting problems or potential risks to supervisors so they can be addressed before becoming a major issue
- Communicate with the client and suggesting priorities that can benefit the project moving forward
- Coordinated materials delivery schedules with suppliers to maintain an efficient flow of resources on the job site.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to blueprints, plans and specifications.
- Collaborated with architects and designers throughout the design phase of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of daily work activities including labor hours used per task or job completed.
- Participated in weekly meetings with the client's representatives to discuss project status updates.
- Managed day-to-day operations, including scheduling and supervising field personnel, resolving operational issues and ensuring safety compliance.
Pipe General Foreman
InDemand Industrial Services
Shreveport, LA
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Comply with the company’s rules and regulations while performing duties
- Assign work on multiple assignments during a workday
- Monitor progress on jobsite
- Assist in meeting production goals
- Applied expertise in selecting the most suitable pipe, fittings, valves, etc for different job specifications.
- Plan ahead to have crews work safely
- Perform quality assurance, sign off tested piping system and other related items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications
- Monitor the repair of any damaged pipe, fabrication, installation of metal fittings, supports, valves, and other control equipment
- Fabricate piping going to 4) gas compressors
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper installation of pipes according to specifications.
- Developed relationships with outside contractors who provided services related to pipeline operations.
- Ensured that all pipe installations met quality control standards set by the company.
Millwright Mechanical Foreman
Bilfinger
LaPorte, TX
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Assign workers to specific duties
- Train new employees in use of equipment and tools
- Made sure all crew members worked in a safe productive manner to maximize quality, efficiency, and availability
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial components
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices such as cranes, jacks, and tractors to position machinery and parts during the installation, set-up, and repair of equipment
- Reviewed customer feedback regarding the performance of their purchased products, making necessary changes where applicable.
- Build and installed 4 fluid bed dryers from tema processing
- Installed new dryers according to manufacturer's instructions and safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of spare parts for repair work.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning dryers, including replacing defective parts.
- Inspected components of dryers for proper functioning and alignment.
Iron Worker/Welder
K&G System Services
Kansas City
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Bolt and/or weld vessel components into place
- Make, Weld, and cut structural material in fabricating shops
- Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
LaPorte, TX
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Supervised a team of Pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
- Maintained records of all material used on each job site as well as any changes made during the installation process.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the course of the project and implemented solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each project in order to meet their expectations.
- Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
- Reported any potential safety risks observed while performing inspections or overseeing installations.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
Pipe General Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
Wyoming
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Produce employee and project schedules
- Plan, implement, and manage construction tasks in accordance to priorities and goals
- Manage and monitor members attendance and work
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper installation of pipes according to specifications.
- Ensured that all pipe installations met quality control standards set by the company.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with pipe crew members regarding safe work practices.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, plans prior to starting a project in order to ensure accuracy.
- Oversaw the testing of newly installed pipelines for leaks or other defects.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
Port LaVaca, TX
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Completed site reports, materials requisitions, RFIs, and log books.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Pipefitter
Udlehoven Inc
New Mexico, JAL
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Fit, cut, and prep pipe for welders to weld
- Throwing measurements to field verify before starting work
- Securing pipes to walls and fixtures with brackets
- Welding supports to beams
- Excavating trenches to install fiber glass underground and make connections
- Use of poly pipe machine to fuse joints together
- Scarfing of fiber glass pipe to glue onto fittings
Pipefitter
JV Industrial
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Select type and size of pipe, related materials and equipment, such as support hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
- Cut, threading, and bending pipe using proper equipment (saw, pipe threading machine, pipe bending tools, and pipe bending machine)
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
Pipe Foreman
Billfinger Westcon Inc.
Beaumont, TX
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Responsible for all aspects of the piping project team
- Acquiring and arranging transport of all necessary equipment and material to complete the job
- Ensure employees were always operating in safe conditions
Pipefitter
Malek Inc.
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, related hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, steam, hot water, cooling, lubricating, and sprinkling
- Select type and size of pipe, related tools and equipment, such as hangers, and hydraulic cylinders according to the specifications
Roustabout
WHC Construction
Tx
05.2015 - 06.2015
- Assemble and repair oil field machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools
- Dig holes, set forms, mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks, using posthole digger, hand tools, and wheelbarrow
- Bolt and nail wood or steel framework to erect derrick
- Dismantle and assemble boilers and steam
- Unscrew or tighten pipe, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand tools, power wrenches, and tongs
Boilermaker /operator/fitter Helper
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services
Gonzalez, TX
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Loaded, unloaded, and transported tools, supplies, and other materials using trucks or trailers.
- Operated cranes or hoists when loading and unloading heavy objects at job sites.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Prepared reports summarizing daily activities for supervisors upon completion of shift.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Pipeline Labor
Fairweather Pipeline Services, LLC
Conroe, TX
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Cut pipes to required lengths
- Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems
- Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing
- Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or trenching tools
Labor Foreman
Willbros Group, Inc.
Houston, TX
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Check slopes for conformance to requirements using levels or lasers
- Cover pipes with earth or other material
- Connect pipe pieces and seal joints using welding equipment, cement, or glue
- Cut pipes to required length
- Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems
- Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels
- Lay out pipe routes following written instructions or blueprints, and coordinating layouts with supervisors
- Dig trenches to desired or required depths by hand or using trenching tools
Welder Helper
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or joint metal components, fill holes, or seams of fabricated metal products
- Support fitter to clean, cut, and prep for welders
- Take measurements to fabricate lines
- General bolt-ups on valves and flanges
Education
Dental Assistant
South Texas Vo Tech School - McAllen, Tx
07.2011
Rio Grande City High School- Rio Grande City, Texas
06.2010
Skills
- Bilingual
- Pipefitting
- Boilermaker
- Understanding mechanical fundamentals
- Conducting safety programs
- Safe day card system
- Planned inspections
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Materials Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Warehouse Management
- Cost Assessments
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Quality Control
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
Certstraining
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- Pipefitter NCCER
- Leadership Fundamentals 2021 NCCER
- HSEP028 - Hazardous Energy Control Lockout – Tagout/QI
- HSEP023 – Hydrogen Sulfide Safety Training/QI
- HSEP020 – Hazard Communications GHS/QI
- ConocoPhillips Safety Leadership Seminar /QI
- Basic Plus Safety Orientation /QI
References
- Tom Penland, (870)405-6957
- Gerald Monk, (832)622-1804
- Shannon Hutchins, (870)291-1072
- Andrew Perez, (305)879-4432
Timeline
Materials Manager
RUS Industries
11.2023 - Current
Quality Control
RUS Industries
09.2023 - 11.2023
Field Superintendent
Garrison Industrial
04.2023 - 09.2023
Pipe General Foreman
InDemand Industrial Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
Millwright Mechanical Foreman
Bilfinger
07.2021 - 09.2022
Iron Worker/Welder
K&G System Services
01.2021 - 03.2021
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
11.2019 - 05.2020
Pipe General Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
06.2019 - 11.2019
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
11.2018 - 06.2019
Pipefitter
Udlehoven Inc
09.2018 - 11.2018
Pipefitter
JV Industrial
05.2018 - 07.2018
Pipe Foreman
Billfinger Westcon Inc.
01.2017 - 05.2018
Pipefitter
Malek Inc.
10.2015 - 02.2016
Roustabout
WHC Construction
05.2015 - 06.2015
Boilermaker /operator/fitter Helper
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services
01.2014 - 12.2014
Pipeline Labor
Fairweather Pipeline Services, LLC
11.2013 - 12.2013
Labor Foreman
Willbros Group, Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
Welder Helper
Udelhoven Oilfield System Services
01.2013 - 06.2013
Dental Assistant
South Texas Vo Tech School - McAllen, Tx
Rio Grande City High School- Rio Grande City, Texas
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