Spencer McKerigan
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Construction professional with 20 years of industrial experience and exceptional leadership capabilities. Possesses extensive field engineering expertise across oil and gas, chemical, power generation, LNG, water treatment, semiconductor, and data center facility environments. With a proven ability to oversee complex projects and multidisciplinary teams. Known for excellent communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of OSHA standards and guidelines. Committed to maintaining safe, efficient, and high-quality work environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
MEP Superintendent
The Industrial Company, TIC
Twin Falls, Idaho
01.2025 - Current
- Led field operations on Dominion RNG Methane Digester Projects with a focus on efficiency.
- Executed system walks to confirm project milestones were met.
- Facilitated electrical testing of feeder cables linked to CHP power units.
Supervised installation of structural platforms positioned between digester tanks. - Arranged material orders to enhance site operational capabilities.
Collaborated with engineering and commissioning personnel on project integration. - Managed LOTO practices to ensure safety around all process equipment.
Produced punch lists with engineers, outlining tasks for contractor completion.
Senior Pipe Estimator
The Industrial Company, TIC
Denver, Colorado
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided accurate cost estimates for industrial construction projects, ensuring budget compliance.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to clarify scope and requirements.
- Conducted material take-offs to assess material quantities for projects.
Utilized estimating software, including Express Piping and Bluebeam, for precise cost estimation. - Collaborated with subcontractors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
Analyzed labor, material, and equipment costs to establish comprehensive project budgets. - Prepared detailed cost breakdowns and proposals for client presentations.
Monitored project expenditures throughout construction, implementing necessary adjustments.
Pipe Superintendent
The Industrial Company, TIC
Delta , UT
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised crew of pipefitters and welders to ensure timely compliance with quality standards.
- Monitored project progress to guarantee adherence to safety regulations and industry codes.
- Developed comprehensive installation plans for piping systems based on customer specifications.
- Coordinated installation efforts with various trades and contractors to ensure seamless execution.
- Inspected pipes for defects prior to welding, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- Executed layout and assembly of materials according to blueprints and drawings specifications.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols while training team members on preventive measures.
- Resolved technical issues by troubleshooting problems and providing effective solutions.
Project Superintendent
Sundt Construction
Rio Rancho , NM
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensured timely availability of materials, equipment, and inspections to meet project schedule.
- Managed site safety, guaranteeing a secure environment for workers and visitors while ensuring compliance with safety policies.
- Collaborated with project teams to budget, forecast, and manage field personnel alongside labor and material costs.
- Developed comprehensive work plans and established temporary facilities for project execution.
- Reviewed and managed project plans, specifications, and manufacturer data to guide project activities.
- Assessed construction documents for completeness and feasibility.
- Generated Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify discrepancies in project documents.
- Evaluated submittals for alignment with project manuals, plans, manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable codes.
Welding General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Gregory , TX
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Exxon Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Oilfins cracker unit
- Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency.
- Reported to supervisors weekly regarding project progress, site problems and labor status.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
- Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and subcontractors.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Created team member schedules and delegated individual assignments for work crew.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple construction crews.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained all team members on prevention measures, effectively reducing injuries.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of safety at all job sites.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of welders needed to complete job.
Pipe Foreman
Kiewit Corporation
El Paso, TX
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Jonathan Rogers Water Treatment Project
- Demolition of Ozone Generators, PSU's and diffuser piping as well as Open and Closed loop cooling systems
- Removal of Destruct units and support piping
- Installation of new state of the art Ozone Generators to supply the plants treatment capabilities
- Destruct units for capturing off gas. Installation of new LOX storage vessels. Field route cooper fill and emergency lines to vaporizer's. Installed New vertical Vaporizer's
- Overseen nitrogen pressure tests on oxygen, ozone and destruct systems
- Hydrostatic testing on open and closed cooling systems
- Collaborated with staff engineers to optimize pipe testing processes
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver equipment and piping
- Planned and coordinated the daily activities of a team of pipe welders, fitters, and helpers.
- Developed weekly production schedules for pipe crews, ensuring that deadlines were met.
Pipe General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Installed a Wet Gas Scrubber Unit at Tesoro Refinery
- Ensured personnel compliance with all safety regulations and guidelines
- Kept and maintained daily logs and ensured workers met deadlines
- Overseen all hydrostatic testing and restoration on all pipe systems
- Communicated with plant operators for start up and commissioning of skids and pipe systems
- Worked any remaining punch list items for completion and turnover
- Involved with construction team on planning, quality and safety hazard mitigations on site
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery
- Carefully inspected work sites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors
Pipe Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
Lusby, MD
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Pre-treatment segment of Cove Point LNG terminal project
- Overlooked piping isometric drawings for spool fabrication at the four fabrication shops
- Responsible for building work packages for installation of equipment vessels and skids as well as piping spools, valves and supports
- Tracked all pipe spools, valves, supports and instruments
- Mobilized hired and trained craft from unions across the country
- Directed the crews via union foreman's
- Formed a crew of union pipe fitters as well as apprentices and helpers to install spools and supports per drawings
- Oversaw transfer of spool trailers from fabrication shops to the terminal site
- Responsible for all rigging and heavy lifts of piping and valves for installation
- Monitored all subcontractors performing work in my area of the pre- treatment segment
- Built multiple one and three week schedules from the 90 day project schedule
- Tracked all quantities installed and hours lost due to delays of material or equipment shortage
- Contributed to management team on scheduling and quality procedures
- Worked with safety department to mitigate safety issues
Pipe General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
Cheyenne, WY
02.2014 - 06.2014
- led a crew of pipefitters, welders installing pipe and supports on the Cheyenne Prairie Generation station.
- Installed large and small bore carbon and stainless steel piping.
- Maintained a tight schedule due to being behind project schedule.
- Kept track of man hours and scheduling equipment.
- Responsible for the crew overall safety, quality and productivity.
- Monitored material installation in coordinates to job site specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Pipe-Fitting
Idaho State University College of Technology
Pocatello, ID12.2003
Skills
- Pipe-fitting expertise
- Results-oriented approach
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Management proficiency
- Blueprint interpretation
- Staff training and mentoring
- Planning and design
- Contractor oversight
- Interpersonal communication skills
Timeline
MEP Superintendent
The Industrial Company, TIC
01.2025 - Current
Senior Pipe Estimator
The Industrial Company, TIC
08.2024 - 01.2025
Pipe Superintendent
The Industrial Company, TIC
03.2023 - 08.2024
Project Superintendent
Sundt Construction
09.2021 - 11.2022
Welding General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
01.2020 - 07.2020
Pipe Foreman
Kiewit Corporation
10.2018 - 05.2019
Pipe General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
07.2017 - 12.2017
Pipe Superintendent
Kiewit Corporation
03.2015 - 05.2017
Pipe General Foreman
The Industrial Company, TIC
02.2014 - 06.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Welding And Pipe-Fitting
Idaho State University College of Technology