David A. Kemper
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757-***-**** (cell)/ 757-***-**** (cell)
Summary of Qualifications
U.S. Naval, Formal Training and Certifications in Plumbing, Welding, Pipe Fitting and Security.
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Advanced Damage control Watch, Work Center Supervisor.
Weapons Qualified 9mm, Physical Security and Corrections Specialist.
EDUCATION
Tidewater Community College
Texas State Technical College
Associates of Applied Science- Automotive Mechanics
U.S. Navy
Hull Technician A School
C School – Welding
Apprentice Training School
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Over 20 years’ experience in pipefitting, commercial welding, reading of blueprints and sketches in the US Navy, project planning, scheduling, supervision and production to include shipboard, plumbing, hull, deck, shop and piping systems projects.
Performed installation, rework, upgrade, maintenance, fitting and welding of high pressure and low pressure steam piping systems, fuel lines, hull, deck, valves and structural components utilizing blueprints and sketches.
Design and fabrication of various piping systems, mounts, hangars, trusses, supports, duct, vent and drain systems using sheet metal, aluminum and metal plate, carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and copper nickel pipe.
Pipe insulation by hand and fiberglass work, troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
Combination, welder, skilled with aluminum, ferrous, and no-ferrous metals. STAW, SMAW, FCAW, arc, oxy-acetylene, brazing, soldering, grinding and cutting skills.
Preformed replacement of commercial and residential electric hot water heaters, toilets, faucets, flushometers, sinks, rebuilt drain lines and unclogged pipe lines.
Security Specialist, commercial and industrial physical security officer, perform inspections, monitor and reset alarm systems, maintain log reports, assist in training personnel.
Interface with supervisory, police and investigation personnel. U.S. Navy Watch Specialist.
Basic knowledge and use of hand tools for insulation installation for U.S. Naval Ships.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aerotek
01/2015 to 11/25/2015
Newport News Shipyard
Insulator
Little Creek Naval Base
Pipefitter
CTR
05/2013 to 9/2014
Newport News Shipyard, BAE and MHI, Lyon, Colonna’s Shipyards and David’s Boat Repair
Pipefitter
SJS Executives
07/2012 to 4/2013
Plumber
Venture Dynamics
03/11 to 06/2012
Pipefitter
Eagle Security
5/05 to 4/10
Sergeant – Security Specialist
United States Navy
1989 to 2009
Retired Veteran Hull Technician 2nd Class Petty Officer
Career Assignments:
Naval Correctional Facility
USS Whidbey Island
USS Mahan
USS Peterson
SIMA
USS Iowa
USS Dwight D Eisenhower
Career Achievements:
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)
Battle E Medal (4)
Good Conduct Medal (6)
National Defense Medals (2)
Sea Service Ribbons (4)