Tristen Kimbrough
Heavy Civils Operator
Midland,Texas
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with Number years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
Midland, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Performed repairs on Type pipelines.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Kept detailed job records using Software to maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipe Supervisor
Crow Creek Construction
Greeley, CO
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Documented system performance details, parts orders and service logs thoroughly and filed with appropriate record retention protocol.
- Responded to calls during utility emergencies to protect integrity of machinery and conserve resources.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Worked closely with the inspector of the city to maintain municipality specs.
- Coordinated with superintendent for equipment and materials needed to complete projects.
- Dealt directly with vendors and materials suppliers form start to finish.
- Conducted all of the necessary takeoffs for storm sewer and waterlines parts.
- Daily toolbox talks with crew to mitigate complacency
Field Supervisor
Elkhorn Construction
Williston, ND
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Kept teams on task to complete milestones on time.
- Evaluated performance and progress, and made proactive adjustments.
- Planned and scheduled field activities according to set timelines and order of operations.
- Met with customers to resolve issues and build productive relationships.
- Investigated issues and developed effective solutions.
- Presented weekly and monthly performance reports to demonstrate team progress.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
- Built and nurtured relationships with customers and vendors to maximize profit potential.
- Mentored team members in best practices to increase sales performance.
- Identified development and improvement areas and set up training to bridge learning gaps.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Education
Mount Vernon Isd
Mount Vernon, TX 08.2001 - 05.2012
Skills
Equipment monitoring
Piping and instrumentation drawings
Recruiting and Hiring
Blueprint analysis
Weight limits
Team Building
Safety enforcement
Team training and support
Valid [State] license
Productivity logs
Quality assurance
Report writing
Blueprint reading
Gathering supplies
Safety practices
Crew management
Safety compliance
Construction management
Attendance monitoring
Equipment loading
Quality control standards
Project Management
Producing schedules
Job site maintenance
Fabricating pipe and parts
Team Training
Leading teams
Improved field processes
Job reporting and documentation
Planning projects
Project Scheduling
Contract Management
Delivering detailed instructions
Construction background
Heavy lifting
Coordinating tasks
Equipment operation
Effective communication
Hour tracking
Project site supervision
Daily planning
Project milestones
Physical fitness
Construction safety
Team leadership skills
Work assignments
Safety protocols
Timeline
General Foreman
Saulsbury Industries
01.2023 - Current
Pipe Supervisor
Crow Creek Construction
06.2016 - 11.2022
Field Supervisor
Elkhorn Construction
06.2013 - 12.2015
Mount Vernon Isd
08.2001 - 05.2012