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Matthew Steele
Rayville
Summary
Extensively experienced in managing pipeline projects of varying scopes throughout the southern United States. Dedicated to meeting deadlines while ensuring safety, reliability, and strict adherence to regulatory compliance at every stage of project execution. Proven expertise in mitigating risks, enforcing regulatory guidelines, and maintaining safe, efficient operations. Skilled in fostering transparency and collaboration with contractors and clients to achieve project goals effectively. A results-driven leader with a team-oriented approach, committed to driving project success and building strong client relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Manager
Trident EPC
02.2024 - Current
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
Damage Prevention Foreman
R and R Pipeline
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Orchestrated a regional hazard identification initiative, conducting site inspections to enforce safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents
- Successfully executing underground utility-locate with a 99% accuracy rate, significantly reducing the risk of utility damage and service interruption
- Knowledge of comprehensive safety protocols, resulting in reduction of onsite incidents across multiple projects through rigorous training and adherence to regulatory standards
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
Damage Prevention Foreman
KCL Construction
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Directed a crew of 8 members in the execution of underground utility locating and damage prevention techniques, reducing incidence of utility strikes and enforcing stringent safety protocols
- Implemented a comprehensive site safety protocol that reduced workplace accidents by conducting rigorous equipment checks and employee safety training sessions
- Spearheaded the execution of a comprehensive damage prevention program for underground utilities, resulting in decrease in reported incidents through meticulous planning and employee training initiatives
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
Damage Prevention Foreman
Strike LLC
04.2017 - 11.2022
- Oversaw a crew of 8 personnel and directed the implementation of new excavation standards and procedures, resulting in a decrease in utility strike incidents
- Supervised a crew of Line Locate technicians in high risk construction area, perform rigorous safety protocols that resulted in zero incidents, and completing projects ahead of schedule
- Directed field personnel in the execution of underground utilities damage prevention, achieving a decrease in incident rates through rigorous compliance monitoring and safety training programs
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
01.2018
Associate of Arts - undefined
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01.2017
Skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Team Coordination
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data Review
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Motivated
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Reliability
- Positivity
- Organization
- Recognizing Potential
- Inspection principles
- Construction equipment
- Best building practices
- OSHA safety requirements
- Decision-making
Certification
- OSHA 30, OSHA, 01/01/22, Safety standard for supervisors in the oil and gas industry.
- Remote Pilot/ Unmanned Aircraft, FAA, 01/01/20, Commercial license for use of drones on a project.
- Louisiana Driver's License
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- SafeLand
- SafeGulf
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsSoftware
Blue Beam
Adobe
Languages
English
Professional Working
Quote
The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.
Chinese proverb
Timeline
Construction Manager
Trident EPC
02.2024 - Current
Damage Prevention Foreman
KCL Construction
04.2023 - 09.2023
Damage Prevention Foreman
R and R Pipeline
09.2022 - 01.2024
Damage Prevention Foreman
Strike LLC
04.2017 - 11.2022
Associate of Arts - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
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