James Henning
West Monroe
Summary
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finishing Utility
Graphic Packaging International
West Monroe
07.2023 - Current
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
- Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Operated the forklift safely within warehouse environment, following all safety protocols.
Construction Foreman
Hendrix Construction
West Monroe
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Heavy Equipment Operator
S&P Clearing and Energy Services
Chickasha
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Adjusted throttles, switches and pedals to operate bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders or backhoes.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Performed pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections and accurately completed reports to support company policy.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Kept equipment fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands.
- Performed minor service on equipment and referred complicated mechanical issues to appropriate personnel.
Pipeline Laborer
Castle/Progressive Pipeline
Miami
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Replaced corroded pipes with new ones as part of regular maintenance activities.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the pipeline laborer job.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Prepared surfaces for coating by sanding and degreasing them.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sags, holidays and drips.
- Prepared surfaces for coating application by cleaning, sanding and removing corrosion.
- Maintained records of all pigging activities including launch times, run lengths.
- Inspected pipelines for corrosion, leaks, and other defects prior to pigging operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and inspection of pipeline pigging equipment.
Foreman/Laborer
Primoris Services Corp
Beaumont
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed workers at various experience levels in construction and restoration projects.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Coordinated communications between various teams involved in different stages of the project lifecycle.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Obtained specifications and directed work for construction crews.
- Helped in laying out the line of a new pipeline route according to project plans.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Conducted tests on newly installed pipelines to check their performance.
- Operated heavy machinery including bulldozers, tractors, excavators, loaders, and backhoes.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Participated in and helped run and perform duties on pipeline including but not limited to: digging ditch/backfilling, stringing pipe/front end welding, sandblasting/coating, lowering in/tie-in welding, cleanup/clearing, hydro testing/ catching and launching “pigs”(pipeline inspection gauges).
Pipeline Laborer
TOFP
Carlsbad
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Conveyed instructions to equipment operators for smooth operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on all tools and equipment used in the pipeline laborer job.
- Measured and marked right-of-way for pipeline ditches with tape measures and paint.
- Ensured proper disposal of waste generated during pipeline construction projects.
- Completed ongoing regulation training and participated in site expectation meetings before new projects.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Connected hydraulic hoses, belts and mechanical linkages to tractors.
- Learned about new equipment and related attachments while maintaining knowledge of items used daily to meet job requirements.
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
PSI
New Stanton
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Participated in emergency response activities when spills or accidents occurred involving hazardous materials.
- Built structures to contain spills or hazardous areas prior to clean-up and removal.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked closely with supervisors and other members of staff to maintain efficient operations at all times.
- Lubricated and maintained machines prior to setup, calibration and operation.
- Reported any irregularities in the operation of the pipeline system to management personnel.
- Responded to emergency situations such as spills or ruptures in a timely manner.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Tyson Construction
West Monroe
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Loaded and moved dirt, rocks, equipment and materials.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Welded broken parts and structural members as required.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery, including oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid level checks.
- Performed preventative maintenance on wide variety of automotive, road construction and other heavy equipment.
- Installed new components including pumps, starters and alternators in line with manufacturer's specifications.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Ouachita High School
West Monroe, LA05-2015
Inspection
Ampp
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Troubleshooting
- Pipeline installation
Timeline
Finishing Utility
Graphic Packaging International
07.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
S&P Clearing and Energy Services
09.2021 - 03.2022
Pipeline Laborer
Castle/Progressive Pipeline
03.2021 - 09.2021
Construction Foreman
Hendrix Construction
01.2020 - 07.2023
Foreman/Laborer
Primoris Services Corp
02.2018 - 03.2021
Pipeline Laborer
TOFP
05.2017 - 02.2018
Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
PSI
08.2016 - 05.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer
Tyson Construction
05.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
West Ouachita High School
Inspection
Ampp