Jason Pitts
Sumrall
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of welding production writing, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASME Code Inspector/Safety Officer
Quality Manufacturing Group
05.2024 - Current
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects by using PT and VT. Calibrate all hydro gauges. Review X-Ray film to ensure clean welds during and after fabrication.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
Director of Welding / Welding Instructor
PRCC FCC
08.2016 - 08.2024
- Responsibilities are to oversee welding department training
- Oversee training for all NCCER instructors and proctors, Input all credentials into NCCER System
- Order all materials for program by using proper communication with all vendors for most optimal pricing available
- Turn out the most qualified personnel to obtain a job in the profession they are trained in
- Stay up to date on all needs of local industry
- Write and help write welding curriculum for state of MS
- Help place students once trained in obtaining a job with 98.9% placement rating of successful outcome.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Fabricated Pipe Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Weld pipe, insure that welds meet all standards and specifications required, welds must pass visual, x-ray and PT inspection.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance through regular preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and repair expenses.
Welder-Rig Mechanic
Ensco
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Ensure all departments were structurally sound, fabricate parts as needed, perform mechanic duties, obtain permits for work, fill our supply requisitions, inspect welds, communicate needs to home office.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
Welding Superintendent
DANOS
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Supervised crew of welders, turn in time online for all personnel, safety goals were met, request materials needed for job, coordinated shift change and supply shipments with home office, meet with Shell rig inspector, make welds and fabricate parts as needed, turn in daily project reports, in Excel, email to home office, adjust as needed, convey changes in procedure to crew.
- Reduced production downtime by ensuring proper maintenance of all welding equipment.
- Improved safety standards within the team by conducting regular training sessions on safe welding practices.
- Completed projects ahead of schedule with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Developed customized solutions for complex welding challenges, leading to successful project completion.
- Implemented quality control measures, leading to consistent delivery of high-quality welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Fabricated Pipe Inc.
08.2008 - 02.2011
- Weld pipe, insure that welds meet all standards and specifications required, welds must pass visual, x-ray and PT inspection, train newly hired welders.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Reduced rework costs with thorough inspection of completed welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Maintained optimal equipment performance through regular preventive maintenance, reducing downtime and repair expenses.
Pressure Vessel Department Supervisor/Journeyman Welder
Quality Manufacturing Group Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2008
- Supervise welders in the vessel and pipe department, create production and time reports in Excel, fill out supply requisitions and keep record of materials used by job number
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Reduced employee turnover rate through effective communication, regular feedback, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills and advance within the company, increasing overall productivity and team performance.
- Implemented inventory management system to minimize waste, reduce costs, and maintain accurate stock levels.
- Achieved consistent on-time completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations for team members.
- Managed budgets with careful planning, monitoring expenses closely to avoid overspending while ensuring necessary resources were available for daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies by regularly reviewing practices and updating documentation as needed.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, promoting a cohesive organizational culture focused on achieving common goals.
- Millwright work on weekends at all local GP paper mills.
Welding Department Supervisor
Diamond G
05.2002 - 08.2003
- Supervised welding fabrication shop in the production of horse trailers, turn in time weekly, request materials, perform quality inspection of completed products, train other welders.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Achieved consistent on-time completion of projects by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations for team members.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Field Service Welder
A Plus Welding
08.2001 - 05.2002
- Performed on-call welding as requested by customers, repaired heavy equipment, welding and fitting as needed.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Offshore Training -
South Central Louisiana Technical College
10.2011
CAWI -
American Welding Society
2010
Associate of Applied Science -
Pearl River Community College
05.2004
High School Diploma -
Sumrall High School
05.1997
Skills
- Fit and weld pipe
- Stick, tig, mig and flux-core welding
- Train and supervise others in welding profession as well as safety profession
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- Ability to use online forms to submit work orders, supply requests, and time logs
- Able to train people for the supervisory role and management role of industry
- Contract Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Control
- Project Management
- Company guidelines
- Drawing interpretation
- Assembly inspection
Certification
- Falck-Alford OSHA 29 Fall Protection and Rescue, CPR & First Aid, Air Monitoring Safety, Gas Detection, Fire watch, Water Survival and HUET
- METS Model 5
- Associate Welding Inspector, exp. 2012, can renew with seminar
- Certified in forklift operations
- Welding Procedures by X-Ray: tig welding (carbon, stainless, nickel, chrome and duplex), mig weld structural steel and carbon pipe, stick weld carbon and stainless pipe and structural steel, flux-core structural steel, carbon pipe, chrome and stainless.
Affiliations
- Board of Directors for Sumrall Methodist Church
Training
- MCCB Institute For Teaching & Learning
- AAS Applied Science
- NCCER Curriculum
- NCCER Craft Instructor Welding
- Craft Instructor Core Curriculum
- Curriculum Performance Evaluator Core Curriculum
- Curriculum Performance Evaluator Welding
- Curriculum Performance Evaluator AWS Welding
- Craft Instructor AWS Welding
- NCCER Master Trainer
- ASME B30 Shell HSE, API
- SEL Technical College Marine Department, Rigging-API-TPCP-0020
Hunting, Fishing
I am an avid outdoorsman who loves spending time in Gods creation with my family.
Additional Information
Methodist Religion
Timeline
ASME Code Inspector/Safety Officer
Quality Manufacturing Group
05.2024 - Current
Director of Welding / Welding Instructor
PRCC FCC
08.2016 - 08.2024
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Fabricated Pipe Inc.
10.2015 - 08.2016
Welder-Rig Mechanic
Ensco
05.2013 - 10.2015
Welding Superintendent
DANOS
02.2011 - 05.2013
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Fabricated Pipe Inc.
08.2008 - 02.2011
Pressure Vessel Department Supervisor/Journeyman Welder
Quality Manufacturing Group Inc.
07.2003 - 08.2008
Welding Department Supervisor
Diamond G
05.2002 - 08.2003
Field Service Welder
A Plus Welding
08.2001 - 05.2002
CAWI -
American Welding Society
Associate of Applied Science -
Pearl River Community College
High School Diploma -
Sumrall High School
Offshore Training -
South Central Louisiana Technical College
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