Plastic Pipe Fusion Inspector

Consultant Herbie Hurlburt

McElroy instructor and heat fusion joining consultant Joe Paul
Heat Fusion Joining Inspector and Consultant Herbie Hurlburt
Gerald “Herbie” Hurlburt is a results-driven HDPE Consultant, Inspector, Trainer and Project Manager offering 32+ years of professional experience on various marine, industrial, energy and oil & gas projects around the world. Known as an expert in delivering innovative, high-quality, cost-effective solutions and operational strategies that improve processes and efficiencies while reducing financial risk in a fast-paced environment. Herbie is committed, flexible, and consistent with a proven progressive career reflecting strong leadership qualities that builds and leads highly motivated, proactive cross-functional teams. Praised for work ethic, problem-solving & analytical skills, and successful delivery of work. 
  • High Density Polyethylene Training
  • High Density Polyethylene Project Management both large & small
  • External Suppliers & Strategic Partnerships                  
  • Supply Chain Design & Optimization
  • Blue Print Review & Project Set Up
  • Connectra, Ritmo & Various Other Fusion Joining Equipment Operation & Training
Experience
September 2010 – Present
SELF-EMPLOYED
HDPE Consultant, Trainer and Project Manager
  • Atlantis resort and water park, Nassau, Bahamas
  • HDPE project management for Seven Seas Water desalination project Trinidad, Wisconsin
  • HDPE project manager for Kiewit power plant construction, Pueblo, Colorado
  • HDPE project management for Insituform project, Manhattan, New York
  • HDPE project management for City of Panama City, Panama
  • Overseer of raw sewage line installation under St. Andrews Bay, Panama City, Florida
    ****Other projects upon request****
 
 2012-2014
Owner, HURLBURT CONTRACT SERVICES
Lakeland, Florida
  • Various HDPE Contracting Positions for various industrial, marine, energy production and oil & gas companies
 
Jan 1990 – Oct 2013
Fusion Technician IV, WOLSELEY INDUSTRIAL GROUP, WOLSELEY NORTH AMERICA
Lakeland, Florida                                                  ​
  • Ran piping projects for the Ferguson Branch of Wolseley Industrial Group for over 20 years.  
  • Take on difficult piping jobs and advises and trains fusion technicians
 
EDUCATION
  • Southern Career Institute, Boca Raton, Florida, Associates of Law degree