Cory Melancon
Gonzales,Louisiana
Summary
23 Years of experience across multiple industries, overseeing complex turnarounds, new construction, maintenance, and capital projects. Extensive hands-on expertise in pipefitting, ironwork, boiler making, civil work, rigging, I&E, scaffolding, and welding, combined with a proven ability to manage projects at all levels. My commitment to safety is unwavering and is backed up by years of results on various projects regardless of size, situation, or urgency. I have multiple certifications and experience demonstrating well-rounded, hands-on knowledge through a wide breadth of various crafts and industry environments. Known for delivering safe, high-quality, compliant work in a timely manner paying attention to cost management. Dedicated to client satisfaction and fostering safe team collaborations with a continuous drive for learning and professional growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
10.2021 - Current
- Currently working at Olin and am familiar with Olin specifications and quality control requirements
- Familiar with operations and other plant departments and usually coordinate with personnel daily for process adherence and for craft productivity
- I communicate daily with management job status, schedule completion, and identification to follow up work on assigned tasks
Foreman
SWS Turner Industries
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed turnaround work at Shell Norco
Foreman
Turner Industries
06.2019 - 02.2021
- In charge of installing and testing piping systems for capital projects and turnarounds for plant maintenance at Shell Geismar facility
General Foreman
PSC Primoris
05.2019 - 07.2019
- In charge of installing and testing piping systems on heaters
Commissioning Specialist
Aerotek
02.2019 - 05.2019
- In charge of commissioning the startup of operational units
- Coordinated Motor Run Tests, Blow Down’s, Flushes, and supported Shintec through different startup procedures
General Foreman
CB&I / McDermott
03.2017 - 02.2019
- In charge of the installation of piping systems
- Directed manpower and resources
- Also was responsible for safety, quality control, and productivity
- Hydro tested lines and completed packages to turn over to client
- Lastly, was in charge of commissioning systems including subcontractor support, MRT’s, Blowdown’s, and flushes
General Foreman
Turner Industries
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Trained to install specialty safurex piping
- Also completed building two boilers from start to finish
- Was in charge of quality control, safety, and productivity
- Was involved in all stages in the process and was directly over all crafts
- Was in charge of hydrotesting and commissioning start up
- Completed multiple projects at multiple plants including CF Industries, Honeywell, and Total
Foreman
CB&I
11.2012 - 11.2013
- Directed manpower and was responsible for quality control, safety, and productivity
- Built heaters and Williams Olefins Plant and also started and completed project at BASF
Foreman
James Construction
02.2012 - 10.2012
- Directed manpower
- Responsible for the installation and testing of piping systems
- Worked at Air Products in Norco
- Started and Completed project
- Also worked at Westlake with James
Foreman
Turner Industries
06.2011 - 01.2012
Safety Manager, Quality Control Inspector, Draftsman, Foreman, Fitter
WSN
02.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for a wide variety of projects from start to finish
- Job responsibilities included developing and maintaining a schedule for job completion, estimating materials, manpower and costs of projects, mobilization and deployment of tools materials and equipment, supervising manpower, promoting and managing safety standards, managing and meeting production requirements, supervising quality control standards, and designing pipe systems and drawings
- Performed work in many areas of plant maintenance including pipefitting, vessel repairs, steel erection, and civil work
- Certified with company to operate various equipment including backhoes, cherry pickers, drots, and forklifts
General Foreman, Foreman, Pipefitter
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS
07.2008 - 01.2010
- Worked as a pipefitter on many projects at various sites on many different piping systems including large bore, small bore, many different alloys, screw piping, pvc piping, tubing, and pipe supports
- I was involved in hydro testing of the systems also
- Supervised a large crew of men with many foreman multiple times
- Also completed a job from start to finish on an elevated coker structure without any safety incidents
- I was responsible for developing and implementing lift plans for all lifts onto the structure
- Certified as a rigger through the company
- Also completed Skillforce Supervisor Training with the company
General Foreman, Foreman, Pipefitter
VOLKS CONSTRUCTORS
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Worked many different projects on various projects at various plants with Volks including project maintenance at Valero, Dow Chemical, and Exxon Mobile
Education
Project Management Certification -
Alison
Primavera P6 Project Planning and Scheduling Masterclass -
Udemy
NCCER certified pipefitter -
Degree in General Drafting -
Education Direct
Supervisor training and diplomas -
Performance Contractors, Turner Industries, CB&I, and James Construction
High School graduate -
St. Amant High School
Math, Science, and English
L.S.U.
Certification - Ultimate Microsoft Office
Udemy
Skills
- Project Management through the complete lifecycle of a wide variety of jobs and settings, surpassing goals and expectations on safety, quality, and productivity
Timeline
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
10.2021 - Current
Foreman
SWS Turner Industries
03.2021 - 05.2021
Foreman
Turner Industries
06.2019 - 02.2021
General Foreman
PSC Primoris
05.2019 - 07.2019
Commissioning Specialist
Aerotek
02.2019 - 05.2019
General Foreman
CB&I / McDermott
03.2017 - 02.2019
General Foreman
Turner Industries
12.2014 - 02.2017
Foreman
CB&I
11.2012 - 11.2013
Foreman
James Construction
02.2012 - 10.2012
Foreman
Turner Industries
06.2011 - 01.2012
Safety Manager, Quality Control Inspector, Draftsman, Foreman, Fitter
WSN
02.2010 - 05.2011
General Foreman, Foreman, Pipefitter
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS
07.2008 - 01.2010
General Foreman, Foreman, Pipefitter
VOLKS CONSTRUCTORS
05.2007 - 06.2008
Primavera P6 Project Planning and Scheduling Masterclass -
Udemy
NCCER certified pipefitter -
Supervisor training and diplomas -
Performance Contractors, Turner Industries, CB&I, and James Construction
High School graduate -
St. Amant High School
Project Management Certification -
Alison
Degree in General Drafting -
Education Direct
Math, Science, and English
L.S.U.
Certification - Ultimate Microsoft Office
Udemy
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