Silbestre Gutierrez
Edinburg,Texas
Summary
Approximately 20-plus years of heavy industrial experience. Work on a wide range of piping projects, consisting of oil and gas refineries, power distribution, chemical manufacturing plants, and commercial. General foreman, with demonstrated success in supervising crews, planning projects, and maintaining records. Well-versed the field and adept at adapting to different requirements. Broad knowledge of different construction disciplines and project management. Motivated leader with strong skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe /Hydro General Foreman
STI Group
Pueblo , CO
08.2023 - Current
- General foreman overseenoing 40-50 employees
- Ensured safety protocols were followed and maintained by all personnel on site.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Inspected pipeline systems for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Performed maintenance on equipment used in the installation of pipelines.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with pipe crew members regarding safe work practices.
- Maintained records of materials used, labor hours worked, and other project information.
- Ordered necessary supplies to complete projects within budget constraints.
- Analyzed blueprints and other documents to plan layout of projects.
- Communicated regularly with team members about changes in scope or schedule.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications prior to starting job to fully understand project scope.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project before beginning work.
- Estimated time, material and labor costs used in project plans.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Trained new employees in safety regulations, operational procedures, and company policies.
- Documented all test results in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Monitored temperature readings during hydrostatic tests to ensure safe operation levels were maintained.
- Cleaned and maintained work area following each test cycle to ensure safety compliance.
- Provided training support to new technicians on proper use of testing equipment and techniques.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while conducting tests.
- Worked closely with engineers to develop innovative methods for improving product performance.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Provided safety information to contractors, engineers, or test equipment operators.
General Forman
Zachry Industry
Port Arthur, TX
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Pipe General Forman overseeing 50-60 employees
- Responsible for maintaining a team-oriented, ensuring a safe and positive work environment demonstrated construction experience in the Zachry Industry with proven work in meeting deadlines and completing projects within budget; working knowledge of building components, mechanical, process piping and plumbing systems; coordinate with front office help develop and articulate job scope to team and clients with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; perform and records site inspections as well as places orders, receives, and distributes materials to specified sections for future work
- Recommending repairs, supervising the maintenance of tools and equipment, and determining work procedures
- Responsible for planning the hiring of contract equipment and operators in order to assure proper utilization and interpreting implementing
- Prepare reports on project time and equipment
- Interpreting plans, blueprints and sketches of proposed structures in terms of the relevant specifications.
Senior General Forman
EnerMech
Arizona
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Pipe General Foreman overseeing 80-90 employees in the new construction of a single train, 180,000 standard ideal barrels per day (SBPD), refrigerated butane export terminal
- Responsible for maintaining a team-oriented, ensuring a safe and positive work environment
- knowledge of building components, mechanical, process piping and plumbing systems; coordinate with front office
- job scope to team and clients with strong interpersonal and effective communication skills; perform and records site inspections as well as places orders, receives, and distributes materials to specified sections for future work
- Recommending repairs, supervising the maintenance of tools and equipment, and determining work procedures
- Prepare detailed reports on project timelines and equipment used, for management review.
- Interpreting plans, blueprints and sketches of proposed structures in terms of the relevant specifications.
- Inspected rigging and scaffolding for safety and reliability.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided technical guidance to pipe crew personnel as needed during construction operations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure proper installation of pipes according to specifications.
- Oversaw the testing of newly installed pipelines for leaks or other defects.
Senior General foreman
Belcan , LLC
Austin, Texas
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Senior General Forman overseeing 100-120 employees in the new commercial
- Responsible for installation of fire sprinkler system in residential, commercial, and industrial building
- Installation service and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler system along with all its related equipment
- Oversaw 100-120 employees direct and delegate appropriate with foreman’s as need to fulfill project
- Completion deadlines, meet scheduling requirements, and exceed the goals
- Meeting topics included techniques to help maximize on their crew’s safety, quality and performance
- Responsible for assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fitting and related equipment according to protect specifications
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various size and types of drainage pipe
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawing and specification
- Analyzed job cost reports to verify within budget production
- Inspected sight to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Pipe General Foreman
Nederland, TX
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Pipe General Foreman overseeing 30-40 employees in the new construction of a single train 180,000 standard ideal barrels per day (SBPD) refrigerated butane export terminal
- The project will eliminate the need for an existing facility to switch between propane and butane chilling as it allows it to be dedicated to propane chilling only
- Responsible for hot taps and tie in points to the existing unit
- In addition, oversaw the hydro testing group, restoration, punch list and aiding in turnover of systems
- Met with Foreman on a regular basis with primary focus on developing into better supervisors
- Meeting topics included techniques to help maximize on their crew’s safety, quality and performance
- Responsible for assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fitting and related equipment according to protect specifications
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various size and types of drainage pipe
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawing and specification.
- Inspected sight to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Pipe General Foreman
Frac IV, Sweeny, TX
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Pipe General Foreman overseeing 30-40 pipe employees during the new construction of a 100,000 barrels-per-day (BPD) natural gas liquids (NGL) fractionator
- Fractionator IV is supported by 250 miles of pipeline and will supply purity ethane and liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) to the petrochemical industry and heating markets
- Responsible for the hydro testing group, restoration, punch list and aiding in turnover of systems
- Met with Foreman on a regular basis with primary focus on developing into better supervisors
- Meeting topics included techniques to help maximize on their crew’s safety, quality and performance.
Pipe General Foreman
FCCU, Sweeny, TX
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, plans., prior to starting a project in order to ensure accuracy.
- Oversaw the testing of newly installed pipelines for leaks or other defects.
- Participated in weekly status meetings with management team members regarding project progress.
- Analyzed data from tests performed on pipelines to identify any issues that need addressing.
- Created reports detailing findings from inspections, repairs, or maintenance activities performed by the crew.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Pipe General Foreman
Flour Daniels Construction
Emporia, VA
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed and assigned tasks to pipe crews.
- Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in laying, repairing, and maintaining pipelines.
- Inspected pipeline systems for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Performed maintenance on equipment used in the installation of pipelines.
- Assisted in developing safety policies, procedures, and programs for the pipe crew.
- Conducted daily safety meetings with pipe crew members regarding safe work practices.
- Monitored job progress to ensure schedule adherence.
- Maintained records of materials used, labor hours worked, and other project information.
- Developed plans for future projects based on customer needs and industry trends.
- Ordered necessary supplies to complete projects within budget constraints.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings, plans., prior to starting a project in order to ensure accuracy.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Pipe Forman
FLUOR DANIEL CORPORATION
South Carolina
02.2017 - 10.2017
- Pipe Forman overseeing 10 plus employees during the construction of a Power Plant
- Worked on all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Pipe Forman
POLLY 6, FREEPORT TX.
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Pipe Forman overseeing all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Pipe Foreman
Dow Gulfstream Project, Freeport, TX
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Pipe Foreman overseeing all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Lead/Pipe Foreman
Shaw, Texarkana, TX
08.2011 - 10.2012
- Lead/Pipe Foreman overseeing all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Lead Pipe Foreman
Ferguson Replacement Project, Horseshoe Bay, TX
05.2010 - 04.2011
- Lead Pipe Foreman overseeing all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Pipe Foreman
Jack County Generation Facility II, Bridgeport TX
06.2007 - 04.2010
- Pipe Foreman overseeing all underground pipe, in charge of post weld heat treatment, performed all large bore chrome pipe, prepared progress reports, and performed all Hydro Testing.
Senior General Forman
Casey Industrial
Green River, Wyoming
07.2022
- Pipe Senior General Forman overseeing 100-120 employees in the new construction of a single train 180,000 standard ideal barrels per day (SBPD) refrigerated butane export terminal
- The project will eliminate the need for an existing facility to switch between propane and butane chilling as it allows it to be dedicated to propane chilling only
- Responsible for hot taps and tie in points to the existing unit
- In addition, oversaw the hydro testing group, restoration, punch list and aiding in turnover of systems
- Met with Foreman on a regular basis with primary focus on developing into better supervisors
- Meeting topics included techniques to help maximize on their crew’s safety, quality and performance
- Responsible for assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fitting and related equipment according to protect specifications
- Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various size and types of drainage pipe
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawing and specification
- Analyzed job cost reports to verify within budget production
- Inspected sight to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
Education
Diploma -
PSJA Highschool
San Juan, Texas01.2002
Skills
- Motivated leader with strong skills
- Safety Compliance
- Construction experience in the Zachry Industry
- Proven work in meeting deadlines and completing projects within budget
- Working knowledge of building components, mechanical, process piping, and plumbing systems
- Coordinate with front office on scheduling and invoicing payments for subcontractors
- Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Perform and record site inspections
- Order, receive, and distribute materials
- Recommending repairs and supervising maintenance of tools and equipment
- Determine work procedures
- Interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches of proposed structures
- Installation and troubleshooting of automatic fire sprinkler systems
- Direct and delegate appropriate tasks to fulfill project completion deadlines
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications
- Supervise layout, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of drainage pipes
- Review and approve employee time reporting
- Liaise between field engineers and trade workers to align construction projects with drawings and specifications
- Analyze job cost reports to verify within budget production
- Inspect site to evaluate safety, operations, and crew performance against objectives
- Presentation skills
- Employee mentoring and coaching
- Communication
- Leadership training
- Incident investigation
- Oil and gas refineries project leader
- QA focused
- Project status updates
- Maximize crew safety, QA, performance
- Workforce scheduling
- Complete projects on time and on budget
- Manage staff
- Manage punch list and turnover of systems
- OSHA site safety mindset
- Clarify project deliverables in detail
- Hydro pipe
- Sprinkle pipe
- Modules
Registrationscertifications
- Certified NCCER Pipefitter
- NCCR Plus
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- TWIC
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certification
PIPE NCCER
Timeline
Pipe /Hydro General Foreman
STI Group
08.2023 - Current
Senior General Forman
EnerMech
12.2022 - 01.2023
Senior General Forman
Casey Industrial
07.2022
General Forman
Zachry Industry
03.2022 - 08.2023
Senior General foreman
Belcan , LLC
03.2021 - 10.2021
Pipe General Foreman
Nederland, TX
04.2020 - 11.2020
Pipe General Foreman
Frac IV, Sweeny, TX
11.2019 - 04.2020
Pipe General Foreman
FCCU, Sweeny, TX
06.2019 - 11.2019
Pipe General Foreman
Flour Daniels Construction
07.2017 - 02.2018
Pipe Forman
FLUOR DANIEL CORPORATION
02.2017 - 10.2017
Pipe Forman
POLLY 6, FREEPORT TX.
07.2014 - 01.2017
Pipe Foreman
Dow Gulfstream Project, Freeport, TX
11.2012 - 05.2014
Lead/Pipe Foreman
Shaw, Texarkana, TX
08.2011 - 10.2012
Lead Pipe Foreman
Ferguson Replacement Project, Horseshoe Bay, TX
05.2010 - 04.2011
Pipe Foreman
Jack County Generation Facility II, Bridgeport TX
06.2007 - 04.2010
PIPE NCCER
Diploma -
PSJA Highschool
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