Ryan Mercer
Pine Cove,CA
Summary
Highly motivated Pipeline Foreman seeking a construction instructor role where I can utilize my 10+ years of experience working on and managing gas line projects in order to teach the next generation of pipeline workers. Proud member of Local Laborer’s Union, 1184 Riverside, since 2014.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Teichert Pipelines
Chino, CA
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
General Laborer
Teichert Pipelines
Chino, Ca
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Installed underground PE natural gas lines that ranged in sizes from half inch CTS ( Copper Tubing Size ), half inch IPS ( Iron Pipe Size )
- Installed ten inch steel high pressure gas pipeline project
- Laid out jobs with the mainline foreman, locating out services and main, set up traffic control per job
- Responsible for stocking and driving company crew truck
- Worked up to CP 10 program foreman installing magnesium anodes at gas risers to protect the integrity of the system
- Focused on Teichert’s Big Three Company Objectives: Safety, Quality, Production
General Laborer
W.M. Lyles Company
Temecula, California
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Installed underground potable water lines
- Worked on desalination facility installing water pipelines
- Grade checked with operator
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
- Operated hand tools and power tools to complete construction projects.
General Laborer
PCL Construction INC.
San Jacinto, California
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Installed underground potable water and sewer lines
- Spotted operator during excavation and grade checked
- Drove water truck -worked with carpenters forming up pads for overhead pipe racks
- Joined Laborers Local Union 1184 Riverside prior to employment at PCL
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working onsite.
- Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
General Laborer
Steve Julius Construction
San Clemente, California
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Worked on $1 - $2 million grocery market remodels in Southern California, both day and night shift -
- Maintained outside yard working directly under site superintendent -
- Offloaded all refrigerated and dry cases, signage and other materials for various projects -
- Assisted superintendent in lining out sub-contractors daily
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
Education
Blue Card Holder - Southern California Gas Company
04.2017
Completion of Apprenticeship - Construction Craft Laborer
United States Department of Labor
06.2016
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
06.2001
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Crew Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Training
- Technical knowledge
- Forklift Safety
- Concrete R&R
- Hazardous Communications
- Skid Steer 1
- Mechanical Pipe 1
- Respiratory Protection
- Mechanical Pipe 2
- Asbestos Abatement Awareness
- Asphalt R&R
- Confined Space Entry
- Hazards of Highway Work
- Lead Abatement Awareness
- Veriforce Trained PE & Steel
Certification
- OSHA 10 (Construction) - 8/15/2015
- North Small Tools Air Cutting Tools - 2/4/2019
- North Small Tools Small Compaction Tool - 2/4/2019
- North Small Tools Grinding & Cutting Tools - 2/4/2019
- Vehicle Foreman Training - 12/14/2021
- OSHA 30 (Construction) - 11/15/2022
- TPL South Traffic Control/Flagman Training - 1/30/2023
- TPL South - SCG Dig-In Prevention/S.L.I.P/Split Box Training - 2/23/2023
- Trenching & Excavation Competent Person - 2/28/2023
- C.P.R. / First Aid / AED - 3/14/2023
Timeline
Foreman
Teichert Pipelines
12.2021 - Current
General Laborer
Teichert Pipelines
11.2016 - 12.2021
General Laborer
W.M. Lyles Company
07.2015 - 08.2016
General Laborer
PCL Construction INC.
03.2014 - 04.2015
General Laborer
Steve Julius Construction
07.2007 - 01.2013
Blue Card Holder - Southern California Gas Company
Completion of Apprenticeship - Construction Craft Laborer
United States Department of Labor
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
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