Gregory Potts

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Rivesville, WV 26588

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Certified Journeyman Pipefitter with 22 years professional experience in the Construction and Pipe Industries. Efficient Pipefitting expert accomplished in leading teams and completing projects on time and under budget. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and preparing project bids. Ability to effectively manage and coordinate simultaneous projects. Creates, implements, enforces, and follows best practices, policies and protocols for workplace safety; Process and result-driven professional.

Technical Skills and Certifications

Work Experience

Plumbers & Pipefitters L.U. 152, Morgantown, WV 09/2000- Present Journeyman Pipefitter

• Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of material required.

• Selected the type and size of piping required for each project.

• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.

• Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.

• Prepare detailed records of all projects tasks from start to finish.

• Offered guidance and training to junior team members.

• Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.

• Independently worked on projects while offering process coordinator and cooperation with other teams.

• Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in course seminars.

Additional Pipefitting Projects and Experience:

• Multiple outage work on Coal Fired Power Houses

• Scubber Project, Fort Martin for B&W

• Area Forman of Balance of Plant, Longview Power House for Aker Construction

• Pipe Mill work, V&M Star for Aker Construction - Formen Licensed Pipefitter

TWIC Card

HVAC Knowledge

Certified Welder

Remodels and New Construction

Certified Industrial Pipefitter

NCCCO Signal Person

OSHA 30

NCCCO Level 1&2 Rigger

WV Licensed Plumber

Class A Commercial Driver’s License

• Marathon Refinery, Turner

• General Forman over Slug catchers and night shift, Multiple Cyro Plants for Chapman Corp. (MarkWest)

• Night shift Forman on Pipe Rack (Rigging Gang), Cove Point Project, Keiwit

• Pipeline as Main Line Carrier and Testing Journeyman, Alex Paris, 789 Pipeliners Local

• Shell Cracker plant for Great Arrow Builders - Formen O.C. Cluss • Lumber, Fairmont, WV 05/1998- 09/2000 Truck Driver/ Material Handling

• Transport deliveries locally and over the road.

• Safely loaded and unloaded deliveries according to size of load and content description.

• Submitted all delivery documentation in a timely manner.

• Completed basic maintenance such as minor repairs to keep vehicle neat and running properly.

• Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during, and after trips.

• Established and maintained excellent customer relationships.

• Dropped and hooked trailers and configuration of equipment when necessary. American Fiber Resources, Fairmount, WV 01/1998- 05/1998 Material Handler

• Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.

• Stocked, staged, and transported goods.

• Sorted cargo before loading and unloading.

• Moved freight, stock, and other materials to and from stored and production areas and loading docks.

Shanadoah Distribution, Wynesboro, VA 07/1997- 01/1998 Truck Driver/ Warehouse Worker

• Inspected product load for accuracy and safely moved it around warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

• Verified the contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.

• Received pick-ups and delivered them to warehouse.

• Stocked, staged, and transported goods.

• Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery safely.

• Unloaded cargo from truck with hand trucks and pallet jacks,

• Swept floors and stored equipment at the end of each shift.

• Recorded numbers of units handled and moved daily using production sheets and work tickets.

U.S. Army 08/1987- 05/1997

Combat Engineer

• Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.

• Trained in the use of tear gas and explosives.

• Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mine.

• Operated and maintained communications equipment.

• Expert in tactical and technical guidance.

• Communication urgent orders and direction effectively to team of 10 personnel.

• Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placement and use.

• Supervised improvisatory construction projects.

• Documented and processed classified materials.

• Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.

• Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations.

• Tracked personnel and supplies within company.

• Reviewed and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.

• Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $2.6 million.

• Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.

• Planned and briefed personnel on missions.

• Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.

• Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land. Education

Pipefitting, Plumbers & Pipefitters L.U. 152, Morgantown, WV, 2005 Workplace Communications; Occupational Health and Safety seminar; Steel, Copper, and Plastic Piping

General Studies, 8 Credit Hours, 1996

Barton Community College, Fort Riley, KS

Environmental Protection, 4 Week Course, 1996

U.S. Army, Fort Irwin, CA

Plumbing, Electrical, & Construction, 26 Credit Hours, 1995 Central Texas College, Fort Riley, KS

Hazardous Materials Transporting, 80 Hours, 1995

U.S. Army, Savanna, IL

Basic Management Leadership Course, 4 weeks, 1994

U.S. Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Primary Leadership Development Course, 4 weeks, 1989 U.S. Army, Camp Jackson, Korea

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