Brian J. Michaud

*** ******** ******, ** *** **** Columbia, LA 71418

Cell: 561-***-**** Email: abq3da@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: I wish to obtain a position of responsibility and to perform in such a manner

as to be beneficial to my employer and assure future success for myself. I am eager to learn and work hard to achieve my goals.

Education: Certified Level 1 Fire Sprinkler Pipefitter - South Tech Community Technical School – 2000

First year Apprenticeship for Fire Sprinkler Pipefitter - Associations of Builders and Contractors Institute, Inc. – 2000

Certified Harley Davidson Motorcycle Mechanic American Motorcycle Institute – Graduated 1997

Lake Worth High School – 1994

Employment Skills: Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Ability to be a self-starter, work independently with minimal supervision, and have the ability to use sound judgment in making decisions.

Perform repairs and general fabrication of all types, including heavy equipment and commercial conveyor systems.

Training with tools and techniques needed to fabricate and install pipe systems and supports.

Ability to read and understand electrical, piping and instrument blueprint drawings and schematics.

Employment History:

Pipefitter, CH2M Hill, Ft. Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, maintain and assist welders in preparation of piping and pipeline systems and industrial processing piping.

• Knowledge of the ANSI, ASME and PFI codes and standards.

• Ability to read, interpret and determine dimensional information for drawings and specifications such as isometrics, orthographic, P&ID's, equipment arrangements, etc.

• Site specific training in lock out-tag out, H2S, Hytorque and rigging.

• Operation of aerial work platforms and other various lifts and fall protection systems.

• Quality Control of pipes and pipe supports.

• Document control.

• Able to red-line update drawings to an as-built condition.

Painter, RJM Painting, Columbia, LA

• Preparation, sanding and painting of interior of walls, trim and cabinetry.

• Assist the customer in color selection, texture & special effects.

• Maintain equipment & tools used.

• Oversee small crew of employees while on job site.

Employment History continued:

Welder, Hot Rod Welding, Columbia, LA

• Read prints and fabricate according to blueprints specs. and layout work assignments of custom motorcycle frames.

• Responsible for the set-up, lay-out, and tack-up of various fabrications and welding repairs on automotives, farming equipment and other miscellaneous things utilizing mig, tig, and stick welding milled steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

• Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.

Pipefitter, Frank’s Welding Services, Ocala FL

• Performed repairs and general fabrication off all types, including heavy equipment and commercial conveyor systems.

• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal pipes, valves and fittings join pipe sections and related equipment, and secure in position

• Read and interpret client and company supplied construction fabrication drawings and specifications, Lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair pressurized piping systems.

• Read and interpret client and company supplied construction fabrication drawings and specifications, lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair pressurized piping systems.

• Pipefitting agricultural and irrigation on pump houses.

Equipment Maintenance, Vitacost, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL

• Repaired various machinery such as forklifts, conveyor belts.

• Built new warehouse shelving.

• Processed and completed orders for shipping.

• Pulled products for orders to be boxed and shipped to customers.

• Maintained supply of products on shelves.

Pipefitter, Zachry Industrial, Loxahatchee, FL

• Prepare, fabricate, install, and fit pipe to specifications.

• Install valves, hangars, supports, flanges inside piping system according to plans and applicable specifications.

• Perform test to ensure the quality of the pipe and the piping systems.

• Commissioning, start-up and hydro testing.

• Maintained all tools, work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Hydrotest and install, fabricate pipe spools within structural steel modular assemblies, adding designed supports as required.

Construction Worker, Alan Lawrence Construction, Loxahatchee, FL

• Repairing existing pipes using copper, PVC & galvanized.

• Installed new plumbing.

• Replace and/or install electrical outlets, light switches and ran wiring.

• Assisted with rough carpentry and finish carpentry.

• Painted and refinished the interior and exterior of a structure.

Employment History continued:

Fire Sprinkler Fitter, Wiginton Fire Systems, West Palm Beach, FL

• Worked with Foreman in the installation of fire protection systems with minimal supervision in various locations including condos, warehouses and office buildings.

• Prepared, fabricated, installed, and fitted pipe to specifications.

• Provided servicing to fire sprinkler systems.

Referrals:

Edward Fite, Pipe General Foreman – 828-***-****

James Watts, Pipe Superintendent – 250-***-****

Bryan McDonald, Pipe General Foreman – 902-***-****

Alan Lawrence, Owner - 561-***-****

Frank Rutledge - 352-***-****

Terry Johnson - 318-***-****

Sonny Lavigne - 318-***-****

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