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Rodney Kennedy

Construction Specialist/Trainer
Birmingham,AL

Summary

Disciplined Construction Specialist/Trainer focused on completing highest quality pipe line installation, replacement and maintenance of our facilities. Skilled builder with manual/mental dexterity, depth perception and reading and math skills to add value to diverse supervisory roles. Committed to learning, growing and to long-range career in natural gas industry.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Specialist/Trainer

Spire
Birmingham, AL
08.2020 - Current
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude while supervising and mentoring new and less experienced crews.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills to put customers and public at ease of Spire's presence during damage repairs.
  • Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
  • Supervised crews to facilitate top quality and achievement of project completion.
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Supervised the Installation, replacement and maintenance of various pipe sizes and materials.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company standards.

Crew Person

Spire
Birmingham, AL
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Assisted Construction Specialist in daily maintenance and installation of underground gas pipe lines.
  • Maintained awareness of workplace hazards, diligently following department safety protocols.
  • Liaised with other workers to perform duties, responsibilities and tasks, advancing objectives.

Locomotive Conductor

US Pipe Fabrication
Bessemer, AL
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Inspected freight cars for defects, such as broken or missing parts, loose bolts, and leaking air hoses.
  • Monitored safety gauges to measure speed, amperage, battery charge, and brake line air pressure.
  • Interpreted train orders, signals and regulations governing locomotive operation and maintenance.
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in switching railroad cars.

Locomotive Engineer/Utility Supervisor

Fairfield Southern Railroad
Fairfield, AL
07.2013 - 08.2015
  • Assisted in coupling and uncoupling cars from train as needed.
  • Stopped train at designated points along route according to schedule.
  • Interpreted train orders, signals and regulations governing locomotive operation and maintenance.
  • Followed emergency procedures if derailment or other accidents occurred while operating train.
  • Managed safe operation of train by monitoring weather conditions, track switches, and signal lights.
  • Manually controlled throttles and air brakes for electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas turbine-electric engines.
  • Communicated via radio with other engineers regarding traffic issues on shared tracks.
  • Maintained communication between yard personnel and crew members during switching operations.

U-verse Install Technician

AT&T
Hoover, AL
01.2013 - 07.2013
  • Ran CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cabling between walls or ceilings.
  • Set up service for customers by installing, connecting, testing or adjusting equipment.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed systems using speed, ping and related tests.
  • Followed safety protocols while working with ladders or climbing poles when installing aerial lines.
  • Developed solutions for difficult wiring configurations at customer sites.
  • Educate customers about new service to insure they completely understood the new service.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuscaloosa Resources Inc.
Brookwood, AL
09.2009 - 12.2012
  • Operated various types of heavy equipment to remove overburden from coal seam for production.
  • Maintained equipment on-site with regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Operated digging and transporting equipment to efficiently fulfill project requirements.
  • Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.

Plant Helper

Alabama Power
Birmingham, AL
04.2005 - 12.2008
  • Assisted with troubleshooting issues that arose with facility production processes.
  • Organized storage areas and ensured that all products were properly labeled and stored safely.
  • Assisted Journeyman Mechanics in day to day maintenance of the plant. Helping to rebuild coal feeders and boiler floor grating.

Brick Mason/Crew Forman

Lightfoot Masonry
Birmingham, AL
06.2000 - 04.2005
  • Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
  • Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
  • Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
  • Supervised construction site and masonry crew of 8-10 in daily performance of duties.

Education

GED -

Virginia College - Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
04-2003

Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Permit Processing
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Incident Reporting
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Project Management
  • Code Compliance
  • Installation and Finishing
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Forklift Certification
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Attention to Detail
  • CDL License
  • Joint Sealing

Timeline

Construction Specialist/Trainer

Spire
08.2020 - Current

Crew Person

Spire
02.2018 - 08.2020

Locomotive Conductor

US Pipe Fabrication
09.2015 - 02.2018

Locomotive Engineer/Utility Supervisor

Fairfield Southern Railroad
07.2013 - 08.2015

U-verse Install Technician

AT&T
01.2013 - 07.2013

Heavy Equipment Operator

Tuscaloosa Resources Inc.
09.2009 - 12.2012

Plant Helper

Alabama Power
04.2005 - 12.2008

Brick Mason/Crew Forman

Lightfoot Masonry
06.2000 - 04.2005

GED -

Virginia College - Birmingham

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