TAYLOR FORDING
San Antonio
Summary
Accomplished Field Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience in oil and gas construction and midstream infrastructure projects. Skilled in managing pipeline and facility construction initiatives, optimizing logistics, and leading high-performing teams. Maintained zero compliance violations across API, PHMSA, and DOT standards while enhancing operational efficiency and project execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Materials Coordinator
MRP Consultants
San Antonio
02.2026 - Current
- Sole Lead Materials Coordinator responsible for all material coordination supporting the construction and expansion of a new desalination plant.
- Managed procurement coordination, receiving, inventory control, warehousing, and field distribution for an approximately $3 million project budget.
- Expedited critical material deliveries and resolved supply chain challenges to support an accelerated project completion schedule.
- Maintained complete material accountability, documentation, and inventory accuracy while minimizing downtime and preventing construction delays.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all material logistics, ensuring efficient execution with minimal oversight.
- Representing Western Midstream
Field Operations Manager/Inspector
Southwinds Inspection
San Antonio
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Manage daily field operations and regional warehouse/distribution hub supporting multiple simultaneous pipeline construction projects.
- Direct day-to-day warehouse and field coordination with minimal oversight while maintaining seamless execution across multiple active projects.
- Lead coordination and communication between field teams, contractors, project management, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery.
- Enforce strict regulatory compliance, resolve field issues in real time, and uphold exceptional safety.
Inspector/Coordinator
Phillips 66
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Oversaw contractor execution across all phases of large-scale pipeline construction projects, enforcing quality standards and full regulatory compliance.
- Delivered detailed reporting and provided oversight for contractor activities across all construction phases and stakeholders.
Materials Lead
Comal Energy Services
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Co-led procurement and logistics for an $185M facility construction project, managing material flow and warehouse operations to meet aggressive timelines.
- Directed material logistics and warehouse operations, coordinating procurement and field teams to prevent project delays.
- Implemented material distribution processes that facilitated seamless project execution and reduced downtime.
Skills
- Materials Management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement logistics
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Vendor Coordination
- QA/QC Standards
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Safety & Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Operations Leadership
- Stakeholder coordination
Timeline
Lead Materials Coordinator
MRP Consultants
02.2026 - Current
Field Operations Manager/Inspector
Southwinds Inspection
01.2022 - 02.2026
Inspector/Coordinator
Phillips 66
01.2019 - 02.2022
Materials Lead
Comal Energy Services
01.2016 - 01.2019