COLBY WHITTINGTON
**********@*****.*** • ***** Walker North Road Lot 29, Walker, LA 70785 • 225-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Certified pipefitter and boilermaker, offering a successful career history amounting to more than 8 years. Effective at resolving issues and achieving challenging goals, while exhibiting an excellent work ethic and time management. Highly focused and dedicated with a strong eye for detail. Strong ability to work independently with little to no direction or as part of a team. Flexible scheduling availability to include weekends, evenings, holidays, and special situations as required. In depth understanding of the construction, maintenance, and repair process in the petrochemical and refining industry.
SKILLS
• Convergent thinker
• Above average math and
measuring aptitude
• Strong team player
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good judgement
• Precise
• Growth mindset
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ZACHRY INDUSTRIAL INC. — San Antonio, TX October 2016-Present Pipefitter
Fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems.
Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specification for the job.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless-steel tubing.
Troubleshoot and identify problems in plant processes.
Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project. PERFORMANCE CONTRACTORS, INC. — Baton Rouge, LA July 2016-September 2016 Pipefitter
• Installed a variety of valves and fittings.
• Built plant process lines according to isometric drawings.
• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards. CCC GROUP INC. — Corpus Christi, TX November 2015-May 2016 Pipefitter
• Aided crews in joining, wrapping, and sealing sections of pipe.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for the job.
• Fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems. TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP LLC — Baton Rouge, LA October 2015-November 2015 Boilermaker
• Disassembled and inspected boiler piping.
• Reinstalled piping and torqued.
• Opened, cleaned, and repaired pressure vessels.
• Removed and reinstalled pressure relief valves.
• Removed and reinstalled trays inside of process towers. EDUCATION CHRISTA McAULIFFE CENTER, Baton Rouge, LA
GED: 2009
DENHAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, Denham Springs, LA
2006-2009
CERTIFICATIONS
• NCCER certified industrial pipefitter
• NCCER certified boilermaker
• TWIC
• OSHA Basic Plus