Hinkle Kinsey
Durban
Summary
Strategic Construction Supervisor with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. Hands-on personnel with 13 years experience in Pipeline, Sugar mill, Power Station, Paper Mill, Oil and Gas, Chemical and Food & Beverage industries. Mastery in workshop fabrication, site installation , quality control and industry best practices. Honest, hard-working and dedicated to building positive rapport with clients and vendors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piping Supervisor
Tri-Stain Pipeworx
Durban, KZN
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
Construction Superintendent
Titan Projects
Durban, KZN
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Supervised team of 20 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.
Piping Foreman
Tri-Stain Pipeworx
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Fabricated new piping and parts to fit specific requirements.
- Completed daily logs and progress reports.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Helped plant engineers develop solutions to real-world problems.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Piping Foreman
Aurex Constructors
Secunda, MP
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Site Supervisor
Titan Projects
Stanger, KZN
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Initiated onsite safety program and properly trained team members to decrease injuries.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Guided employees and contractors in task completion, offering assistance to meet tight deadlines.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Resolved issues among team members to keep employees on task.
Piping Foreman
ND Engineering
Umkomaas, KZN
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications.
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Pipe Foreman
Epcm Bonisana
Durban, KZN
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Reviewed and approved employee time reporting.
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings and related equipment according to project specifications.
- Supported construction and extraction workers to facilitate timely completion of projects.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Liaised between field engineers and trade workers align construction projects with drawings and specifications
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management
Pipe Fitter ( Team Leader)
Decoma Services
Durban, Estcort, KZN
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipe Fitter
SNC-Lavalin
Secunda, MP
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Pipe Fitter / ChargeHand
Kinsey Alloy Welding Services
Durban, KZN
03.2009 - 10.2016
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Education
Microsoft Projects
UDEMY
Online10.2023
Diploma In Supervision - Management.
Alison
Online07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Pipe Fitting
Fluor Training Centre
SecundaGrade 12 - School
Durban FET College
Durban 11.2007
Skills
- Plant Design
- Parts Fitting
- Isometric Drawing
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Leading Teams
- Piping Execution
- Team Management
- Fabricating Pipe and Parts
- Blueprints and Specifications
- ISO Drawing Interpretation
- Pipefitting
- Line Designs
- Piping Specifications
Certification
- Pipe Fitter Training
- Diploma in Supervision
- Police Clearance
- Covid 19 Vaccination
- IELTS UKVI Cert
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Work Reference
Titan Projects
Ricardo Tripepi (Director) - +27 83 447 9990
Tri-Stain Pipeworx
Santosh Baijnath (Director) - +27 63 068 3399
Aurex Constructors
Paul Nienaber (Construction Manager)
+27 82 545 1222
Decoma Services
Bob Kowlursa (Supervisor) +27 83 843 4906
K.A.W.S
Stan Simons ( Site Manager) +27 83 966 2478
EPCM Bonisana
Rowen Meyer - +27 82 959 4850
ND Engineering
Stan Simons (Construction Manager) - +27 83 966 2478
SNC- Lavalin
Mark Heugh (Supervisor) - +27 73 187 9239
Timeline
Piping Supervisor
Tri-Stain Pipeworx
08.2023 - Current
Construction Superintendent
Titan Projects
03.2023 - 08.2023
Piping Foreman
Tri-Stain Pipeworx
12.2022 - 02.2023
Piping Foreman
Aurex Constructors
06.2022 - 11.2022
Site Supervisor
Titan Projects
05.2021 - 06.2022
Piping Foreman
ND Engineering
03.2020 - 05.2021
Pipe Foreman
Epcm Bonisana
02.2019 - 09.2019
Pipe Fitter ( Team Leader)
Decoma Services
05.2018 - 01.2019
Pipe Fitter
SNC-Lavalin
11.2016 - 04.2018
Pipe Fitter / ChargeHand
Kinsey Alloy Welding Services
03.2009 - 10.2016
Microsoft Projects
UDEMY
Diploma In Supervision - Management.
Alison
Some College (No Degree) - Pipe Fitting
Fluor Training Centre
Grade 12 - School
Durban FET College
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