Pipefitter Foreman

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

ANDREW TICHY

Oakdale, LA 71463 C: 318-***-**** *********@*****.***

Pipefitter seeking opportunity to continue career in craft, or management role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals. Proactive Pipefitter offering supervisory experience and an understanding of mechanical maintenance. Looking to bring a successful background in pipefitting and repair skills to increase a company's services and market share. Enthusiastic Pipefitter offering 13 years of experience in fabricating and installing piping and mechanical systems. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work within the industrial sector. Resourceful individual skilled in reading blueprints and operating pipefitting machinery. Looking for a Pipefitter position with an organization in the manufacturing sector. Experienced Pipefitter offering well-developed skills in managing teams and running and cutting pipe. Pursuing a position in a busy organization where a qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought. Motivated to apply education and mechanical abilities to enhance efficient operations. Eager to learn new skills and advance knowledge with hands-on experience. Talented pipefitter and team leader offering 13 years of success in construction environment. Strategic thinker with problem solving proficiency. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and leadership. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. NCCR certified in pipefitting. Piping specifications

Equipment testing

Material prepping

Hydraulics

Experienced with hand, electric,

pneumatic tools, plasmas torch,

oxy-acetylene torch

Team building

Job order prioritization

Problem solving.

Strong mathematical and

communication skills.

Team management

Problem resolution

Planning and coordination

Supervision

Organization

Relationship development

Operational improvement

Process improvement

Project organization

07/2019 to Current Pipefitter

Turner Industries Group LLC Sulphur, LA

Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job. Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.

Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs. Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies. Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE. Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels. Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.

Threaded pipes using specified machinery.

Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites. Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.

Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

Installed pipe assemblies, fittings and valves to complete piping and mechanical systems for industries customers.

Identified, removed and replaced worn components to maximize system functionality.

Bored holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.

Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults. Cut and hammered pipes to meet design specifications for individual system installations.

04/2016 to 05/2019 Pipefitter Foreman

Greenberry Industrial Inc. Sulphur, LA

Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.

Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework. Completed site reports and team paperwork, including materials requisitions, RFIs and log books.

Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans. Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.

Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety. Eliminated knowledge gaps by managing continuous training and mentoring strategies for new and junior personnel. Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.

Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.

Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill or ability issues.

Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.

Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.

Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching technicians for on-site repairs.

Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems. Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service. Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.

07/2015 to 03/2016 Pipefitter

Turner Industries Group LLC Sulphur, LA

Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.

Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs. Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE. Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels. Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.

Threaded pipes using specified machinery.

Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites. Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.

Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

Bored holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.

Identified, removed and replaced worn components to maximize system functionality.

Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults. Cut and hammered pipes to meet design specifications for individual system installations.

Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job. Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies. 08/2004 to 07/2015 Derrickman

Helmerich & Payne Tulsa, OK

Reviewed inventories of pump and rig supplies and parts. Verified proper connection and torquing of connections like bolts and screws.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Monitored and protecting coworkers and checking all body parts remained away from dangerous moving parts.

Calculated volumes of oil and mud before moving loads. Monitored cables and grappling devices for wear and replaced cables according to preventive maintenance schedule.

Used floor scales to weigh pallets and bundles, documenting weights for company records.

Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes, and shackles.

Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.

Cleaned and lubricated cables, pulleys and grappling devices. Followed related safety regulations, contract requirements, company policies and operating procedures.

Promoted worksite safety by identifying hazards and reporting or correcting immediately.

Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure the proper placement of materials.

Loaded or unloaded deliveries and shipments, taking care to avoid damage and safety risks.

Observed and followed signals of those from individuals directing moving and positioning of loads.

06/1996 to 07/2004 Pipefitter/Pipefitter Foreman

Turner Industries Group LLC Sulphur, LA

Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.

Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.

Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work. Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans. Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety. 05/1996 High School Diploma

Oakdale High School Oakdale, LA

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