MERL SCHEXNAILDRE JR
Baton Rouge
Summary
Safety and construction leader with over 20 years of experience in industrial piping and compliance. Focuses on enhancing safety performance through rigorous training and inspections, mentoring teams, and improving operational efficiency. Proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe General Foreman / Field Supervisor
Kiewit / TIC Services Corporation
Orange
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Led piping operations including hydro-testing and system restoration
- Enhanced safety by conducting inspections, enforcing protocols, and delivering training
- Coordinated with engineering and trades to streamline operations
- Mentored foremen and managed crew performance
- Minimized material waste while optimizing workflow
Site Safety Manager
Process Service Specialists
Tyndall AFB
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Directed site-wide safety programs and compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards
- Led investigations and implemented corrective actions to enhance safety protocols
- Strengthened training programs and accountability culture, fostering a proactive safety environment
- Developed emergency response plans reducing downtime
Field General Foreman
Primoris (PSC) Solar Division
08.2023 - 07.2024
Pipe General Foreman/Field Supervisor
Kiewit/TIC Services Corporation
Delta
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Supervised pipe installation teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Coordinated daily work schedules and allocated resources to optimize operational efficiency.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Trained and mentored new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with project managers to resolve on-site issues promptly.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining workflows and reducing downtime on job sites.
General Foreman
Primoris Services Corporation
Geismar
10.2017 - 07.2021
District Safety Manager
Reintjes Services LLC
Gonzales
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Executed proactive hazard mitigation strategies that significantly reduced incident rates
- Led investigations to ensure adherence to safety regulations and improve overall workplace safety
- Developed safety programs and policies to enhance organizational compliance and employee well-being
Education
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School
Baton Rouge, LA05-1980
Skills
- Piping Systems
- Construction Drawings
- Site Inspections
- LOTO
- Safety Audits
- Risk Mitigation
- Compliance
- OSHA/MSHA
- Incident Reporting
- Project Execution
- On-the-Job Training
- Team Leadership
- Safety Leadership
Certification
- MSHA Instructor (Part 46 & 48), University of Texas, 2015
- Equipment Training Instructor, United Rentals, 2015
Timeline
Pipe General Foreman / Field Supervisor
Kiewit / TIC Services Corporation
06.2025 - 02.2026
Site Safety Manager
Process Service Specialists
08.2024 - 02.2025
Field General Foreman
Primoris (PSC) Solar Division
08.2023 - 07.2024
Pipe General Foreman/Field Supervisor
Kiewit/TIC Services Corporation
07.2021 - 09.2023
General Foreman
Primoris Services Corporation
10.2017 - 07.2021
District Safety Manager
Reintjes Services LLC
04.2013 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Broadmoor High School