Colton Coutee
Logansport
Summary
Skilled Mechanical General Foreman with comprehensive background in overseeing and coordinating projects from conception to final product. Strengths include keen problem solving, effective team leadership and solid understanding of mechanical systems, safety protocols, and operational procedures. Consistently contributed to improved productivity, cost-efficiency, and worker safety through proactive supervision and quality control.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
G40 mechanical general Forman
Swat specifically welding and turnarounds
Gonzales
01.2018 - Current
- Supervised daily operations on welding and turnaround projects.
- Coordinated workforce schedules and resource allocation for efficient project completion.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Reviewed design specifications prior to implementation in order to ensure accuracy of components manufactured.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss progress towards objectives.
- Directed the fabrication of parts when necessary for repairs or modifications.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends or opportunities for improvement.
- Trained staff on proper operation of machinery and safety protocols related to their job duties.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure materials needed for projects and repairs.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of skilled mechanics and other personnel in a large industrial plant.
- Ensured safety and compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
- Provided technical support to staff on mechanical systems including troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance.
- Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner by providing guidance or direction when needed.
- Developed work schedules to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting customer deadlines.
- Developed strategies to maximize productivity while minimizing waste or unnecessary costs.
- Assisted in developing project plans for major overhauls or capital improvements.
- Documented procedures related to operations processes so they could be easily referenced by others.
- Developed strategies to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Ensured that all work was performed according to established quality standards.
- Communicated job status and estimated completion times.
- Supervised mechanics performing maintenance and repairs.
- Completed maintenance and repair work on components and equipment.
- Inspected completed work and monitored compliance with regulations and standards.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Evaluated staff based on productivity, workmanship and safety record to address areas needing improvement.
- Mentored and coached team to motivate, educate and enhance performance.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Reviewed and approved material requests and coordinated with professionals to monitor on-time materials arrival.
- Led shift meetings and briefings at shift turnover to share important information.
- Prioritized tasks to plan and delegate work to reduce delays and increase productivity.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency or reduce errors.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Managed inventory levels of materials and tools necessary for projects.
Boiler maker/Millwright
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Deer Park
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Installed and maintained industrial machinery for optimal performance.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues to ensure efficient operations.
- Collaborated with teams to execute maintenance schedules and improve uptime.
- Inspected equipment to identify potential failures and recommend repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Assisted in the training of new millwrights on best practices and procedures.
- Aligned motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors and other mechanical systems.
- Repaired broken or worn parts by welding, grinding, machining or fabricating replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Installed new equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials such as steel bars or plates.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Removed old equipment from facilities in an efficient manner.
- Lubricated moving parts of machinery at regular intervals to prevent breakdowns.
- Signaled crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate and aligned unit to centerline.
- Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
- Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings, and blueprints to properly and safely assemble machinery.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Completed corrective and predictive maintenance on industrial machinery to replace worn parts and prevent breakages.
- Assembled industrial machines using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
- Used and maintained shop equipment to prevent downtime and reduce safety hazards.
- Repaired pumps, valves, and conveyors using specialized tools and techniques.
Education
Natchitoches Central High School
Natchitoches, LASkills
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
- Resource allocation
- Value installation
- Fin fan disassembly and assembly
- Heat exchanger disassembly and assembly
- Heavy equipment Operatior
- P&ID/iso drawing implementation and execution
- Mechanical Field coordinator
- Hydronic TQ and tensioning
- NCCER rigger certification
- NCCER boilermaker certification
- JLG trained any size
- Forklift trained any size
- Delta valve removal and installation
- Furnace knowledge internal/external
- Tower/vessel knowledge internal/external
- Confined space trained
- OSHA trained
- DISA clear
- Back ground clear
- SCBA trained
- Supplied breathing air trained
- Hydrostatic testing
- N2 pressure testing
- Reactor experience internal/external
- RTJ flange assembly/disassembly
- Raised face flange assembly/disassembly
- Gasket specs and size knowledge
- API flange assembly/disassembly
- Critical lift an rigging
- Decommissioning and process cleaning
- Loto an valve isolation
Certification
- NCCER rigging 2022
- NCCER boilermaker 2022
Affiliations
- I do carpentry work and small construction jobs on the side during my time off
- Also do small automotive repair repairs
About
I have been in the petroleum industry my entire life the goal of this résumé is to hopefully get a job that support my family and I and hopefully one day retire. I’ve been gone from home since I was a teenager now since I have kids and a family I’m really looking to stay closer to home or at least have a set schedule what I’m going to be home if you’re reading this résumé I truly appreciate your time and I hope you choose me to be part of your team
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
G40 mechanical general Forman
Swat specifically welding and turnarounds
01.2018 - Current
Boiler maker/Millwright
Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2015 - 01.2018
Natchitoches Central High School