Zachariah Gibson
Poland,IN
Summary
Experienced and versatile Journeyman Pipefitter, Welder, and Manager with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced work environments and adapt to changing daily demands. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a diligent work ethic to effectively serve customers. Actively seeks opportunities to exceed expectations, enhance operational processes, and elevate customer satisfaction. Boasts an extensive background of over 19 years in refineries, coal power plants, co-gen power plants, chemical plants, and battery plants (Including more than 12 years of valuable experience in a supervisory capacity).
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Sylvan Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Blue Oval Ford Battery Plant (200+ million job)
- Oversaw operations during both 2nd shift and 1st shift to ensure seamless workflow.
- Working with SK, Bosk, and Abel to get the NMP flush completed and fixed any issues that arise
- Working daily with Sylvan management, Abel, Bosk, SK, and BME with planning and finding solutions to problems, deciding manpower and assigning task to the right trade workers.
- Collaborated with Sylvan management concerning job quotes, logistics, and inventory.
- Compiled daily field report, detailing all key activities and outlining project progress for stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained relationships with contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders to support successful project completion.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
Piping Superintendent
Universal Plant Services
06.2023 - 11.2023
- FHR Refinery Shutdown & Capital Work (20+ million job)
- Shutdown in multiple units and Capital work on a filtration system
- Worked closely with UPS management and plant personnel with scheduling, planning, ordering, manning, coordinating day to day operations and finding solutions for problems that would arise
Superintendent
Universal Plant Services
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Managed 75 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Foreman
Universal Plant Services
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Sinclair Shutdown
- (10+ million job)
- Worked closely with operations and UPS supervision with ordering, manning, coordinating day to day operations
Specialty Welder
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Chevron Refinery shutdown
General Foreman, Foreman & Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Shutdown in the alky unit
- Worked closely with operations and UPS supervision
General Foreman, Foreman & Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Shutdown and capital project
- Worked closely with operation and UPS supervision on the capital project side
Foreman & Specialty Welder
Frietag, Morris Con., Sterling Boiler, Kiewit
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Foreman for Freitag Shutdown at chemical plant
- Welder for Morris Con
- On shutdown of alky unit
- Specialty Welder for Sterling & Kiewit on New Construction
General Foreman & Specialty Welder
Harrell Fish
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Fab Shop, worked directly with customers from several different companies including two hospitals and three car factories
Foreman & Welder
Nooter
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Husky Refinery
- Worked with supervision and Husky operations on the Crude Oil Flexibility Project
Specialty Welder
Freitag
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Merom Powerhouse Shutdown
Specialty Welder
F & L United
07.2017 - 01.2018
- New Construction at Lordstown, OH (Power plant)
- New Construction at Middletown, OH (Power plant)
Specialty Welder
Azco
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Marshalltown Powerhouse New Construction and Startup
General Foreman
Industrial Contractors Skanska
07.2010 - 02.2016
- General Foreman, Foreman, specialty welder, Steward, Valve Tech, and Instrument Tech
- Built from ground up and did maintenance on the Integrated Gasification Combine Cycle power plant
- Worked directly with operations of Duke Energy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pipe fitting & Welding
Terre Haute, INCertification, Petroleum Supply Specialist - undefined
United States Army ‐ Fort Lee
VAApril 2004
Skills
- Supervision/ Team Lead Exceptional Organization Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Project Planning & Fabrication
- Problem Solving
- Excellent ISO and P&ID Interpretation
- OSHA 30 Excellent Safety Record
- Several Welding Certifications
- Strong Computer Skills
- Project safety
- Subcontractor coordination
- Labor management
Timeline
Superintendent
Sylvan Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Piping Superintendent
Universal Plant Services
06.2023 - 11.2023
Superintendent
Universal Plant Services
01.2023 - 04.2023
Foreman
Universal Plant Services
09.2022 - 10.2022
Specialty Welder
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds
07.2022 - 08.2022
General Foreman, Foreman & Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Services
10.2021 - 06.2022
General Foreman, Foreman & Specialty Welder
Universal Plant Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
Foreman & Specialty Welder
Frietag, Morris Con., Sterling Boiler, Kiewit
06.2021 - 10.2021
General Foreman & Specialty Welder
Harrell Fish
10.2019 - 02.2021
Foreman & Welder
Nooter
07.2018 - 04.2019
Specialty Welder
Freitag
03.2018 - 04.2018
Specialty Welder
F & L United
07.2017 - 01.2018
Specialty Welder
Azco
05.2016 - 12.2016
General Foreman
Industrial Contractors Skanska
07.2010 - 02.2016
Certification, Petroleum Supply Specialist - undefined
United States Army ‐ Fort Lee
Associate of Applied Science - Pipe fitting & Welding
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