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Rodney Kinney

Buckhannon,WV

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and quality across diverse roles, including Electrician Helper at Ardent Services LLC and Environmental Laborer. Recognized for exceptional safety awareness and meticulous attention to detail, significantly contributing to project success. Strong time management skills and a proactive willingness to learn ensure consistently high standards of workmanship and foster team cohesion. Committed to driving results and supporting organizational goals through effective collaboration and continuous improvement.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pine Belt Energy Services

Laborer
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Support HDD operations by monitoring bore paths, tracking drill heads, and providing real-time data to the crew to ensure accuracy.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
  • Identify and manage inadvertent returns (frac-outs) of drilling fluids, implementing containment and cleanup protocols in compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Install and maintain BMPs (Best Management Practices), including silt fencing, erosion blankets, and sediment control devices to ensure site compliance.
  • Assist environmental team in conducting site inspections, sampling, and monitoring of soil and water conditions.
  • Perform daily equipment maintenance, safety inspections, and site housekeeping to ensure optimal performance and project safety.

Laborer Operator

Chapman Corporation
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Carpenter tending , Concrete Formwork (Wood/Steel), Layout & Measuring, Framing, Scaffolding Setup.
  • Concrete Pouring, Finishing & Screeding, Grout Mixing (Sika/Pronto), Slab Installation, Reinforcement Settinng
  • Site Setup & Cleanup, Dewatering (Pump Operation), Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance.

Laborer/swamper

Ace Pipeline
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Safety & Coordination: Coordinated with bending machine operator and foreman to ensure safe, efficient pipe positioning, reducing cycle times and preventing handling damage.
  • Rigging Proficiency: Secured rigging, chains, and slings to pipe sections for safe lifting and placement by side booms, adhering to OSHA, company safety protocols, and load chart limitations.
  • Production Support: Assisted bending crew by "tailing" pipe (supporting the tail end)
  • Jobsite Safety: Maintained a high-safety standard during the pipe bending process, conducting pre-operation inspections of rigging and monitoring for potential hazards.

Laborer

Frontier Environmental
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Install protective rock shield materials to pipeline coatings, utilizing spiral-wrapping techniques to prevent damage during backfill.
  • trench safety, including setting up proper shoring systems and ensuring all excavation depths complied
  • structural trench breakers using sandbags and foam to prevent soil erosion and ensure long-term integrity of the right-of-way.
  • daily inspections of shoring equipment, slings, and lifting points, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Assisted in the safe removal of trench boxes, managing backfill and compaction in stages to maintain soil stability.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.

Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.

Laborer

Appellation Construction Services
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Implement erosion control devices
  • hydrovac excavation
  • Ensured high-quality workmanship by emphasizing attention to detail and compliance with industry standards.
  • Transported, organized, and transferred materials between storage and production areas.

Electrician Top Helper

Ardent Services LLC
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Configured electrical service panels and circuit breakers.
  • Evaluated worksites and installations to ensure adherence to state safety codes.
  • Employed testing instruments including ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters
  • Install cable
  • Utilized ladders, scaffolds, and lifts to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs, and on towers.

Railroad Track Laborer

Kennedy Railroad Services
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment, keeping it in optimal working condition for project completion.
  • Contributed to efficient train movement by ensuring proper alignment of tracks and switches.
  • Assisted in the removal of old tracks, preparing the ground for new installation by grading, tamping, and aligning materials.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks for necessary tools and supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for ongoing projects.

Oiler

Welded Pipeline Construction
04.2018 - 11.2018
  • Streamlined inventory management through proper organization and tracking of tools, spare parts, and supplies.
  • Expedited repair processes during critical moments through clear communication with supervisors regarding issues discovered during routine checks.
  • Inspected fuel, water, oil, and slop oil tank levels.
  • Relieved operator, watched control booth and cross-trained on additional functions.

Environmental Laborer

Willbros Pipeline Construction
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Performed ecological monitoring tasks, gathering data for evaluation of restoration success and informing future projects.
  • Completed documentation requirements accurately, maintaining detailed records of project activities, results, and recommendations.
  • Ensured quality control during fieldwork by following strict procedures for sample collection, storage, and analysis.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.

Redhat Laborer

GMS Mine Repair
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Delivered consistent results under challenging weather conditions or other external factors affecting productivity.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through attention to detail and adherence to industry standards.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

Education

High School Diploma - Welding

Hobart Welding School
Troy, OH
05.2021

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Commitment to continuous learning
  • Time management
  • PPE use
  • Effective multitasking

Certification

Safeland

Haz whopper

OSHA 10

Timeline

Pine Belt Energy Services

Laborer
10.2025 - 12.2025

Laborer Operator

Chapman Corporation
08.2025 - 10.2025

Laborer/swamper

Ace Pipeline
04.2025 - 07.2025

Laborer

Frontier Environmental
02.2025 - 04.2025

Laborer

Appellation Construction Services
06.2024 - 12.2024

Electrician Top Helper

Ardent Services LLC
08.2023 - 06.2024

Railroad Track Laborer

Kennedy Railroad Services
03.2021 - 07.2022

Oiler

Welded Pipeline Construction
04.2018 - 11.2018

Environmental Laborer

Willbros Pipeline Construction
04.2017 - 02.2018

Redhat Laborer

GMS Mine Repair
05.2016 - 02.2017

High School Diploma - Welding

Hobart Welding School
Rodney Kinney