Cornelius Thomas
Charlotte, NC 28214
August 27, 2014
To whom it may concern:
I am writing in response to your ad on indeed.com for the Building Engineering position. The position
requirements and my skills are a perfect match.
As you’ll see on my enclosed resume, I have the educational background, professional experience, and track
record for which you are searching. In addition, I am motivated and enthusiastic, and would appreciate the
opportunity to contribute to your firm’s success.
I can promise that meeting with me will not be a waste of your time and I will make myself available at your
convenience, during or outside of normal business hours.
Sincerely,
Cornelius Thomas
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Cornelius Thomas
2307 Cilantro Way, Charlotte, NC 28214 •
Cellular: 443-***-****
Email: *****************@*****.***
SUMMARY
Self-motivated and energetic Steamfitter with comprehensive training and experience in handling commercial and
industrial level piping systems. In-depth knowledge of installing and changing out regulatory controls and applicable
construction protocols
RELATED SKILLS
Strong knowledge of reading and interpreting drawings and blueprints
Skilled in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes to appropriate shapes and sizes. Installing various
equipment such as VAV’s, pumps, CRAC units, Chillers, Air handlers, B
Highly experienced in testing pipe systems for leaks using complex testing equipment
Well-versed in installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems.
Experience determining the amount of material and type of equipment needed .
oilers, etc.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Building and maintaining heating/cooling system which takes necessary blueprint data and lay out of full-
scale drawings of pipe system.
Contributed to building the heating/cooling system at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, a 1.2 million square
foot seven-story facility.
Contributed to building of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, MD, a 550,000 square
foot building; and also renovating of existing buildings.
Trained newly hired apprentices over a period of three years.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Determine layout requirements by reading and interpreting blueprints.
Assemble pipes and tubes by welding, soldering, and brazing.
Modify and clean pipe systems and ensure of preventative maintenance activities.
Installing various types equipment such as VAV’s, pumps, CRAC units, Chillers, Air handlers, Boilers, etc.
Inspect and test pipe systems to ensure safety.
Troubleshoot and testing of various mechanical system equipment.
Repairing leaks and making adjustments to pipe systems.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
06/2014 - 7/2014
Steamfitter Mckenney’s Mechanical, Charlotte, NC
11/2012 - 7/2013
Steamfitter Dominion Mechanical, Fairfax, VA
02/2011 06/2012
Steamfitter RM Thornton Mechanical, Capitol Heights, MD
06/2009 01/2011
Steamfitter Southland Industries, Lorton, VA
EDUCATION & TRAINING
08/1993 – 06/1997
High School Diploma Jordan Vocational High School, Columbus, GA
06/2009 - 06/2014 UA Journeyman Level UA Mechanical Trade School/Steamfitter Local
Steamfitter 602
04/21/2010 Universal CFC United Association
R EFERENCES
Available upon request