Rex Adkins
Laverne,OK
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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Technician
Energy Transfer Partners
12.2023 - Current
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among team members, conducting regular training sessions on safe work practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing and adhering to standard operating procedures for pipeline operations.
- Participated in industry conferences, staying current on latest trends and advancements in the field of pipeline technology.
- Minimized environmental impact by promptly addressing leaks or spills in accordance with industry best practices and regulations.
- Increased reliability, performing routine pressure tests and leak detection surveys on pipelines.
- Improved pipeline efficiency by conducting regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
Project Manager
Hardberger & Smylie
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among team members, conducting regular training sessions on safe work practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by implementing and adhering to standard operating procedures for pipeline operations.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Construction Foreman
Unit Petroleum Corporation
07.2009 - 04.2022
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members.
- Coordinated materials to maintain steady flow and meet productivity objectives.
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify exact number of laborers needed to complete job.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Completed accurate material and labor estimates for jobs ranging from small to large budgets.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Scheduled job assignments for staff to monitor progress and performance.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
Quality Control Manager
General Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Maximized quality and reduced costs Number% by maintaining QC objectives.
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Evaluated interactions between associates and customers to assess personnel performance.
Police Sergeant
Town Of Buffalo
01.1998 - 06.2007
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 5 officers.
- Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Motivated and trained squad members to become proficient with equipment and daily tasks.
Equipment Operator
General Inc.
11.1989 - 12.1997
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Used forklifts, hand trucks, scissor lifts, and other equipment to move materials around work sites and organized according to need.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Excavated pipeline right of ways for pipeline and facility installation
- Perform numerous tasks associated with pipeline, production facility and compressor installation.
Education
High School - General Studies
Barnsdall High School
Barnsdall, OKSkills
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Conflict Management
- Business Process Re-Engineering
- Staff Training
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Safety Protocols
- Expense Reports
- Pipeline Inspection Techniques
- Pressure Testing Procedures
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Environmental Monitoring
- Valve Operation and Maintenance
- Pigging Operations
- Safety Training and Awareness
- Preventative Maintenance Practices
- Pipeline Construction Methods
- Teamwork and Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Pipeline Technician
Energy Transfer Partners
12.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Hardberger & Smylie
08.2022 - 12.2022
Construction Foreman
Unit Petroleum Corporation
07.2009 - 04.2022
Quality Control Manager
General Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2009
Police Sergeant
Town Of Buffalo
01.1998 - 06.2007
Equipment Operator
General Inc.
11.1989 - 12.1997
High School - General Studies
Barnsdall High School
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