Timothy Bruce
Houston
Summary
Results-driven foreman with expertise in crew leadership, safety compliance, and workflow optimization. Proven track record of improving project efficiency and training new team members to uphold high standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Tank Foreman
HMT Tank Services
Baytown, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Led daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with crew members to optimize workflow and improve project efficiency.
- Oversaw equipment usage, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality at job sites.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored project progress, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions.
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high construction standards throughout projects.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
Tank Welder Foreman
ATEC Steel
Baxter Springs, KS
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Fabricated and welded tank components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure precise assembly of tank structures.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve productivity.
- Trained junior welders on safety protocols and best welding practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency in welding tasks.
- Conducted regular maintenance on welding equipment, minimizing downtime and repairs.
- Improved weld quality by consistently following proper welding procedures and safety guidelines.
- Reduced rework rates by proactively identifying potential issues during the fabrication process and addressing them promptly.
- Optimized workflow through proficient use of lifting equipment such as cranes or forklifts, ensuring the safe and timely movement of materials throughout the worksite.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and problem-solving on complex tank welding issues, resulting in minimal production delays.
- Contributed to overall project success by effectively communicating with supervisors, engineers, and other trades professionals.
- Streamlined communication amongst the team while maintaining detailed documentation on completed tasks ensuring seamless transitions between shifts or personnel changes.
- Provided training and guidance to junior welders, fostering their professional growth within the industry.
- Enhanced project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for tank welding assignments.
- Upheld a strong commitment to continuous improvement by staying up-to-date on industry advancements and incorporating new knowledge into daily practice.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale tank welding projects within tight deadlines.
- Completed high-quality welds on various types of tanks, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in quality control initiatives by providing valuable input to improve welding processes and techniques, leading to increased efficiency.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW across various materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and alloy steels.
- Delivered high-strength structural components for tanks with proficient use of different joint designs like butt joints, fillet joints, lap joints, corner joints, or edge joints.
- Increased productivity through effective time management and prioritization of tasks in fast-paced work environments.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Tank Welder
Matrix Service Company
Catoosa, OK
09.2011 - 05.2019
- Fabricated and welded tank structures using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise construction of tanks.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes and improve production efficiency.
- Trained junior welders on best practices for safe handling of equipment and materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wright City High School
Wright City, OKSkills
- 200 foot storage tanks with floating roof
- LNG 200 ft x 150 Double Wall
- Experience with Stainless/Nickel LNG tanks
- Experience running AGW
- Forklift
- Overhead crane on last 2 rings on LNG projects
Timeline
Shop Tank Foreman
HMT Tank Services
05.2025 - Current
Tank Welder Foreman
ATEC Steel
01.2019 - 05.2025
Tank Welder
Matrix Service Company
09.2011 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Wright City High School