Scott W. Higdon
Kermit,TX
Summary
Operations leader with experience supervising field teams, supporting plant activity, and maintaining safe work practices. Known for directing crew duties, managing JSA, permits, and lockout/tagout paperwork, and supporting water treatment systems through preventive maintenance, chemical monitoring, and equipment troubleshooting.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Field Service Representative
Veolia Water Technologies
Notrees, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations throughout the plant to enhance overall efficiency.
- Directed team members to optimize task completion and workflow.
- Maintained and repaired Veolia water treatment systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues with pumps, valves, and control panels.
- Performed preventive maintenance on filtration and membrane equipment.
- Calibrated chemical feed systems and monitored water quality.
- Managed and completed all paperwork, including JSA's, work permits, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- construct a daily report along with doing chemical inventory
Crew Supervisor
City of Kermit (water dept)
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised City of Kermit water department crews during daily field operations
- Assigned water line repairs, meter work, and maintenance tasks
- Inspected work sites for safety, quality, and compliance
- Led crew to identify water leaks, excavated to expose leak, cleaned pipe, and applied clamps to seal.
Field Supervisor
Flo-Test Inc
04.2021 - 03.2025
- Managed and trained field personnel, interfaced daily with clients, oversaw water transfer hookups of flow lines and pumps, conducted flow testing in the field, and completed timely reports on gauging, testing, and separation of oil, gas, and water.
- Achieved H2S certification and completed training in bloodborne pathogens, confined space entry, employee safety orientation, fire extinguisher use, hand and power tool safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and safety liability back injury prevention.
- H2S Certified, Bloodborne Pathogens, Confined Space Entry, Employee Safety Orientation, Fire Extinguisher Training, Hand and Power Tool Safety, Hazard Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Liability Back Injury Prevention.
- Obtained certifications in forklift operation and aerial lift operation.
- Obtained aerial lift operating certification
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Tractor Supply
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed Tractor Supply receiving operations for inbound freight and store replenishment
- Oversaw and checked in all incoming trucks and supplies, ensuring accurate order receipt and computer entry. Overseeing all outgoing material and supplies from store, making sure everything is input in the computer and tagged correctly for all outgoing orders. Ensured monthly balances by researching and correcting discrepancies. Managed cleanliness and organization of front and side lots, facilitating easy customer access to equipment.
- Verified shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and bills of lading
- Directed forklift operators through unloading, staging, and pallet movement
Shop Manager/Site Coordinator
Valerus Compression, Odessa, TX/ Express Personnel, Odessa, TX
Odessa, TX
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Managed shop operations for Valerus Compression equipment and repair work flow.
- Coordinated Express Personnel shop staff, schedules, and daily work assignment.
- Monitored compressor parts inventory and ordered supplies for Odessa shop needs.
- Coordinated billing for major equipment across two locations, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
Education
Stephen F. Austin
Nacogdoches, TXHill College
Hillsboro, TXSkills
- Water treatment systems
- Pump troubleshooting
- Valve maintenance
- Control panel diagnostics
- Preventive maintenance
- Flow testing
- Lockout tagout
- Work permit control
- Parts replacement
- Field team management
- Field training coordination
- Technical communication
- Service documentation
- Service order management
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Problem resolution
- Problem-solving abilities
AWARDS/RECOGNITON
Hill College Scholarship, Baseball, Choir, Band 1987-1989, Hill College Student Congress President 1987-1989, Hill College Deans List 1987-1989
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- USSSA Baseball Association, Coach, Odessa, TX
- Little League Baseball Association, Coach, Odessa, TX
- Upward Basketball Coach, Odessa, TX
- YMCA Basketball Coach, Odessa, TX
Timeline
Lead Field Service Representative
Veolia Water Technologies
11.2025 - Current
Crew Supervisor
City of Kermit (water dept)
04.2025 - 11.2025
Field Supervisor
Flo-Test Inc
04.2021 - 03.2025
Shipping and Receiving Manager
Tractor Supply
01.2019 - 04.2021
Shop Manager/Site Coordinator
Valerus Compression, Odessa, TX/ Express Personnel, Odessa, TX
01.2011 - 12.2018
Stephen F. Austin
Hill College