JOEL BRETT GAINEY
Wilmington
Summary
Experienced Site Superintendent with skills in submittals, RMS, excel spreadsheets, and maintaining operations on-schedule and on-budget. Completed course on Federal Rail Administration Inspection (F.R.A.) through University of Tennessee Chattanooga in 2024. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication. Detail oriented and skilled in planning, documenting production, daily reports entering submittals as required.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Superintendent
Stampede Ventures
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by conducting regular inspections and enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Maintained accurate records related to project progress reports, change orders, subcontractor agreements, invoices for timely submission to clients or regulatory agencies when required.
- Managed subcontractors effectively, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality workmanship.
- Scheduled subcontractors, consultants and vendors to coordinate completion of jobs and tasks.
- Drove project objectives on day-to-day operational level by working closely with clients, decision-makers and vendors.
Millwright
Andritz Hydro
01.2015 - 11.2020
- Experienced in reading diagrams and schematic drawings to develop a work plan
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components, and moved equipment into storage
- Reviewed equipment and daily job specifications, drawings and blueprints to properly and safely assemble rotating machinery
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans with with tolerances of .005 - .00010 of an inch
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing over 100,000 pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
Construction Superintendent
D&G Contractors
02.2002 - 06.2014
- Directed development of project estimates, budgets and schedules
- Inspected earthwork, concrete, structural steel, decking, fireproofing, framing and finish work
- Maintained project compliance, reviewed contractor scope, secured materials and negotiated pricing for competitive bidding with zero lost time due to accidents
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets
- Educated employees in proper use of personal protective equipment and enforced safety requirements to minimize workplace accidents
- Maintained written daily log of job site activities for permanent records
Maintenance Superintendent
General Wood Preserving
08.1990 - 10.2001
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards
- Formulated daily plans and delegated tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines
- Directed team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards
- Collected data to compile detailed reports for upper management and closely monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance
- Overhauled, installed and repaired centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets
Education
Underwater Welding - Salvage And Construction
Coastal School of Deep Sea Diving
Oakland, CA01.1979
Welding Technology -
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Wilmington, NC01.1976
Skills
- Diagram and Schematic Knowledge
- Safety Procedures
- Material Needs Determination
- Equipment Inspections
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Problem Resolution
- Technical Documentation Reading
- People Skills
- Rail Road Inspection
Timeline
Construction Superintendent
Stampede Ventures
07.2021 - 01.2025
Millwright
Andritz Hydro
01.2015 - 11.2020
Construction Superintendent
D&G Contractors
02.2002 - 06.2014
Maintenance Superintendent
General Wood Preserving
08.1990 - 10.2001
Welding Technology -
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Underwater Welding - Salvage And Construction
Coastal School of Deep Sea Diving
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