Richard Dillon Houston

• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Supervised team of Superintendents and Field Engineers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
• Collaborate with project designers to interpret construction designs and make necessary adjustments to accommodate site-specific conditions while ensuring compliance with design specifications.
• Oversee and supervise construction activities, ensuring they are executed according to established plans, quality standards, safety protocols, and within budget and time constraints.

• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
• Supervised team of Superintendents to maintain productivity and quality of work.
• Work closely with the client to address concern, report accurately, and ensure satisfaction during the construction phase.
• Implement, develop, and maintain construction practices project specific and best practices.

• Underground piping superintendent
• Mechanical superintendent bypass stacks
• Mechanical superintendent equipment layout and setting
• HRSG vendor pipe superintendent
• Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organize efficient operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
• Trained general contractors on company protocol and led quality assurance initiatives, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings.
• Enhanced company development initiatives by solving complex issues and suggesting corrective action.
• Complied with all safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
• Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
• Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.

Coordinating craft safety training and enforcing safe work practices at all times

• Planned the craft manpower and interfacing with Industrial Relations for craft recruitment, hiring, and skills training program
• Managed anywhere from 2-4 general foreman's with 3-4 foreman's and 10 man crews
• Planned and oversaw the building of 2 Vogt HRSG and piping of each from beginning to hydro
• Preparing the weekly work plans in conjunction with the area planners
• Preparing material requisitions for all tools and consumables required to execute the work and coordinating with procurement to obtain materials
• Ensuring current revision documents are utilized for piping installation
• Interfacing with the field engineering staff to resolve installation conflicts and fabrication errors and to obtain technical assistant for the craft supervisors and work force
• Coordinating and supporting all piping-related subcontractor work activities
• Providing input to the quantity tracking application and reporting weekly installed quantities to the responsible field engineer. Maintaining a high level of housekeeping throughout the work area
• Performing employee reviews for subordinate personnel and assisting in their development
• Collaborated with materials purchasing specialist to meet production requirements and quality standards
• Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities

• Oversaw the entire building turnover process, while enhancing communication between all construction management
• Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers
• Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner
• Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities
• Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for all employees
• Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions
• Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
• Plan the manpower and equipment required to execute the job
• Coordinate with other discipline superintendents with established building or area construction work activities and plans
• Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce the project duration
• Supervised over Union sub contractors to ensure deadlines and quality specifications were met

• Trained and supervised all incoming employees
• Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries
• Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues
• Reported to the superintendent on conformance with the contract schedule
• Built Work/ test packages to ensure foreman had all information to deliver the best product in a timely fashion
• Direct and adjust work scope to ensure deadlines are met
• Provide solutions for all problems brought to me
• Lead the preparation and implementation of the 3-week look-ahead and four-week rolling schedule and budget control with support from field engineering and project controls
• Was responsible for the cost, schedule and optimization of craft labor and maintaining the four week look ahead schedule for labor and equipment
• Coordinate safety training and enforce safe work behaviors and practices at all times in conjunction with environmental safety and health supervisor
• Inspect building and area for unsafe conditions, behaviors and practices and take appropriate corrective actions to mitigate and eliminate

• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
• Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
• Built work/ hydro packages to assist in planning of the job
• Daily update on all production performed
• Managed man hours to ensure deadlines
• Turned over systems to the client
• Walk down systems to assure quality
• Read drawings to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
• Offered guidance and training to junior team members
• Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish

• Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists
• Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule
• Weld map of all welds completed in my area
• Completed a biweekly look ahead
• Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
• Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
• Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting
• Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
• Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars
• Assembled and installed a variety of valves and fittings

• Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
• Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
• Plan, manage, and map all welds done in my area
• Prepare fits, flange faces, and various bolt makeups to specifications given.
  
• Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars
• Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
• Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
• Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
• Layout material ahead of my crew with a minimum of a 2 week look ahead on task to come

• Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout the project
• Worked closely with our quality team and the client to turn over our duct work
• Required to do a detailed inspection of all welds and work completed before calling for inspection
• Inspection of various welded materials such as Hasteloy, Inconel, and Carbon Steel
• Completing one week look ahead for my crew
• Reading and interpreting Blue prints to determine the material was installed and welded correctly
• Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish
• Ensured my crew had everything they needed to complete the task at hand at all times
• Managed time properly to ensure we beat deadlines set by employer

• Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
• Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers
• Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars
• Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
• Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting
• Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting
• Offered guidance and training to junior team members
• Prepared detailed records of all project tasks from start to finish

• Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
• Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
• Fit various types of supports.
• Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
• Erect piping on location with accuracy
• Determined if piping spools should be welded before or after erection