Timothy Friscia
Corpus Christi,USA
Summary
Commissioning and Construction Professional with 30 years in heavy industrial projects, including LNG, Oil & Gas, and power generation. NCCER-certified welder and pipefitter by trade, skilled in construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, system turnover, and start-up coordination. Proven leader in multi-discipline supervision, safety management, and delivering projects on schedule with safety and quality as top priorities.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Advisor
Brunel Energy | Golden Pass LNG
Sabine Pass, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Executed Mechanical Completion Walks to confirm readiness for turnover and pre-startup safety walks.
- Conducted thorough inspections during Ready for Turnover and PSSR Walks to confirm system readiness.
- Assisted in generating and clearing punch lists to streamline final inspections.
- Conducted Lock-out/Tagout Verification to guarantee safe startup and operation procedures.
- Verified valve lineup and manipulated sequence in accordance with startup procedures.
- Witnessed and signed off on system line blows and steam blows to validate operational integrity.
- Conducted regular inspections in process areas to verify systems are operating properly.
Piping Superintendent
Colonial Staffing | Arnold Airforce Base (TOS) II
Tullahoma, Tennessee
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Pipe Superintendent (Contract) on JV project between Astrion and Fluor for capital improvements and modernization of Arnold Engineering Development Complex
- Managed all fabrication activities in fabrication shop.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Managed daily workflow and resource allocation for piping projects.
- Ensured that all welding operations were conducted according to industry standards and regulations.
- Prepared weekly reports detailing progress on piping installation projects.
- Monitored, evaluated and reported daily progress of piping activities to the Project Manager.
- Reviewed shop drawings for accuracy prior to fabrication.
- Created Pipe Spool Count Spreadsheet and updated daily as IFC drawing became available.
- Analyzed material take-off data for accuracy before ordering supplies and equipment.
- Implemented corrective action plans when nonconformities were discovered during inspection processes.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
PC/CSU Supervisor
KRB, Inc | Venture Global Plaqumines LNG
Port Sulphur, Louisiana
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Led pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for LNG liquefaction trains, including system checkout, equipment inspection, and verification of design compliance under temporary start-up conditions.
- Conducted system blowdowns, tightness testing, nitrogen dry-out procedures, and ensured proper installation prior to energization.
- Reviewed and signed B-ITR check sheets, submitted Notices of Energization (NOEs), and coordinated start-up operations with client personnel.
- Managed isolation and LOTO procedures, red blind installation/removal, and boundary isolation verifications.
- Planned and scheduled daily commissioning activities, prioritizing critical-path tasks to meet deadlines, while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Worked closely with operations to ensure a smooth handover.
- Facilitated Plan of the Day meetings and provided proactive solutions to potential field issues.
Construction Project Superintendent
Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations (DOE)
Strategic Petroleum Reserve, (LE-2 Project), Plaqumine, Louisiana
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for assigned scopes, ensuring safe and compliant system turnovers.
- Oversaw multi-discipline subcontractor teams, aligning work plans with engineering deliverables, material availability, construction and commissioning milestones.
- Executed LOTO activities, prepared and implemented work permits/JSAs, and verified system readiness through pre-hydro walkdowns, hydrostatic testing, dewatering, flushing, and restoration.
- Reviewed and signed off on A and B Check Sheets.
- Represented company leadership onsite as senior authority for construction and commissioning scopes, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Championed project safety culture by integrating construction and commissioning risk controls into daily operations.
Piping General Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon | ND Paper Mill
Biron, Wisconsin
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed the installation of process piping systems, pipe supports, and hangers.
- Maintained comprehensive records of construction activities to support project tracking and compliance.
- Directed pre-commissioning activities such as hydrostatic, pneumatic testing, flushing, and purging procedures to support system turnover.
- Coordinated with other crafts to align mechanical completion with commissioning schedules.
- Maintained 3-week lookaheads to ensure readiness for pre-commissioning activities.
- Verified work against P&IDs, ISOs, PFD's and specifications to ensure commissioning compliance.
Piping Superintendent
Bay, LTD | Formosa Plastics
Point Comfort, Texas
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided guidance on best practices regarding installation techniques for various types of pipes or components.
- Performed regular inspections of completed work areas to verify quality control measures had been followed correctly.
- Participated in job site safety meetings and ensured that crew members adhered to safety protocols at all times.
- Identified potential problems or delays in the process of installing pipes or associated components prior to them occurring.
- Monitored, evaluated and reported daily progress of piping activities to the Project Manager.
- Implemented corrective action plans when nonconformities were discovered during inspection processes.
- Created detailed work schedules for pipefitting crews based on project timelines and budget constraints.
- Conducted subsystem walkdowns, developed punch lists, and oversaw closeout to commissioning standards.
- Coordinated with QA/QC, NDE, and other disciplines to expedite system readiness.
Piping Lead General Foreman
McDermott | LACC Ethane Cracker Project
Westlake, LA
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored progress against established goals throughout the duration of the project ensuring timely completion.
- Performed periodic tests on newly installed piping systems to verify their functionality.
- Provided technical guidance to workers regarding assembly processes for various types of piping systems.
- Developed strategies for efficient resource use during project execution.
- Identified potential hazards associated with pipe installation activities and took necessary measures to eliminate them.
- Oversaw process piping installation through to pre-commissioning readiness, including hydrostatic/pneumatic testing and nitrogen purging.
- Conducted subsystem walkdowns, punch list creation and clearance, LOTO, and PSSR activities to ensure safe turnover.
- Coordinated daily with other trades to align construction completion with commissioning plans.
Piping General Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon | Voestalpine (HBI Project)
Portland, Texas
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Supervised pipe fitting and welding operations to ensure installation met weld quality applicable codes and standards.
- Monitored progress against established goals throughout the duration of the project ensuring timely completion.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Prepared RFIs, verified installation per P&IDs/ISOs, and aligned work progress to commissioning schedules.
Piping Foreman
CCC Group
San Antonio, Texas
05.2006 - 03.2016
- Instructed crew members in proper techniques for cutting, welding, threading, assembling, measuring, bending and joining pipes or tubes.
- Ordered materials necessary for successful completion of work scopes using BOM and Specifications.
- Created detailed reports regarding each project's progress and any associated problems or delays encountered along the way.
- Inspected and tested pipes for leaks or other defects and made necessary repairs.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used by crews to identify any potential issues before they arise.
- Developed daily job plans for pipefitting crew members, including materials needed, labor hours required, safety precautions.
Education
Some College - Welding and Fabrication
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TXSome College - Computer Aided Drafting
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures
- Construction Supervision
- Safety Leadership
- Technical proficiency
- Project Execution
- Quality Assurance
- ISO's
- P&ID's
- PFD's
- Ortho's
- Spec Sheets
- Punch list clearance
- Communication & Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Scheduling activities
- Project coordination
- RFI submittal
- A-ITR & B-ITR signoff
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Electronic presentation programs
- SAP
- Coreworx
- McPlus
- Enablon
- Lucy Co-Console
- Bluebeam
- Modeling programs such as Navisworks and SmartPlant
Certification
• NCCER Industrial Pipefitter, 6137649
• NCCER Abnormal Operating Conditions- Field (AOCFG), 6137649
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
• MARSEC General Safety
• NCCER Abnormal Operating Conditions- Field (AOCFG), 6137649
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health
• MARSEC General Safety
References
- Clint Goodeaux, Senior Commissioning Manager- KBR, 337-302-3525
- Akam Hassan, Operation Assurance Supervisor/CSU- Venture Global, 214-718-2868
- Ronnie Young, Project Manager - Clayco, 501-388-2635
- Doug Twedell, Quality Manager-Clayco, 417-209-5786
Timeline
Operations Advisor
Brunel Energy | Golden Pass LNG
01.2026 - Current
Piping Superintendent
Colonial Staffing | Arnold Airforce Base (TOS) II
11.2025 - 01.2026
PC/CSU Supervisor
KRB, Inc | Venture Global Plaqumines LNG
09.2024 - 11.2025
Construction Project Superintendent
Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations (DOE)
02.2023 - 09.2024
Piping General Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon | ND Paper Mill
06.2022 - 02.2023
Piping Superintendent
Bay, LTD | Formosa Plastics
03.2018 - 06.2022
Piping Lead General Foreman
McDermott | LACC Ethane Cracker Project
02.2018 - 11.2018
Piping General Foreman
Bilfinger Westcon | Voestalpine (HBI Project)
06.2015 - 07.2016
Piping Foreman
CCC Group
05.2006 - 03.2016
Some College - Welding and Fabrication
Coastal Bend College
Some College - Computer Aided Drafting
Palo Alto College