GARY GREY

Chesapeake, VA *****

Cell: 757-***-****

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I truly believe that I would be an asset to the company because of my various experiences, which includes military training and experience in various trades and jobs throughout my years working since I was 13 yrs of age. It all started with a morning and afternoon pepper route and washing cars in the neighborhood. From 1992 until 2006, I also owned and operated a successful lawn care company.

*Supervision

*Can do attitude

*Organizational skills

*Mechanically inclined

*Gets along well with others

*Works with little to no supervision

Customer experiences

Troubleshooting expertise

Project scope

Schedule management

Safety protocol

Calm under pressure

Vendor relationships

Safety assurance

Communication skills

Networking abilities

03/2018 to Current

SELF

Chesapeake, VA

RETIRED

Spent time bonding with family and friends that i was unable to do while working full time. I was also able to take care of my wife during this time due to some medical problems she was going thru. 11/2010 to 03/2018

DAVCON INC

Virginia Beach, VA

Master Plumber

Installed and repaired gas lines, drainage lines,hot and cold water lines andheating and cooking lines for HVAC systems.

Prepared project bids, including parts, labor and equipment needed for each project. Created and submitted daily reports on progress of all plumbing projects. Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment. Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes, water supply lines etc. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 10 inches in diameter. Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws, threading machines and grinders battery and electrical powered. Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy. Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques. Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing. Efficiently installed and repaired toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100 o/o customer satisfaction ratings.

Coordinated schedules with various construction departments in plumbing works for new and existing buildings. Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications. Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.

Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project. Maintained tools and equipment to keep all supplies in excellent working condition. Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.

01/2008 to 11/2010

ALLFIRST LLC

Suffolk, VA By

Journeyman Pipefitter

Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job. SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining. Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing. Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites. Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines. Oversaw 3-6 apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work. Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE. Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery. Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks. Ordered blueprint specified materials and created delivery schedules to coincide with project timelines. Cut various types of pipes with proper tools and equipment to prepare pipes for installation. Verified and gathered new measurements with tape measures and other measuring devices. to determine proper sizing of piping.

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. 07/2006 to 12/2007

SMS INC.

Chesapeake, VA

Plumbing Mechanic

Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on variety of projects. Assisted Company Owner and project managersby inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.

Operated variouse and relavent equipment and remained focused on safety at all times. Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines. Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications. Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project. Worked on all aspects of various piping systems from start to finish and handled all required tasks with efficiency. Coordinated schedules with various construction departments in plumbing works for new and existing buildings. Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 10 inches in diameter. Created and submitted daily reports on progress of all plumbing projects. Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines. Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish allservice goals. 11/2004 to 01/2006

HALLIBURTON CO

Baghdad, (camp Victory), IRAQ

Plumbing Maintenance Forman

,ssignments on-time and under budget.

Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services. Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning. Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity. Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines. Overhauled, installed and repaired equipment, including centrifugal compressors, pumps, valves, separators and generators.

Managed and delegated duties to [Number] employees. Operated light, fan, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems and managed employees. Designed, fabricated and installed piping, pump and tank upgrades to improve existing equipment and requirements. Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts to determine changes in dimension requirements. Safely and efficiently finished repairs while supporting team members with tasks. Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency. Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime. Organized and implemented new assignments based on schematic diagrams. DAVCON, INC

Virginia Beach, VA

Plumbing Journeyman & Mechanic 06/1996 to 12/2004

Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Installed and inspected new and existing plumbing lines up to 10 inches in diameter. Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines. Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines. Maintained tools and equipment to keep all supplies in excellent working condition. Used various tools to test plumbing systems to determine leaks and other malfunctions. Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications. Operated all relavent tools to cut and fit pipes.

Operated needed equipment and remained focused on safety at all times. Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy. Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project. Assisted craft workers from other trades and shops on variety of projects. Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing. Coordinated schedules with various construction departments in plumbing works for new and existing buildings. Efficiently installed and repaired toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 100 o/o customer satisfaction ratings.

Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment. Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.

Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques. Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines. Assisted Project Manager and Foreman by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition. Used all pertanent power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies. Assembled and installed PVC and metal pipes and fixtures. Completed walk-throughs of all completed systems to verify code adherence. Worked on all aspects of piping systems from start to finish and handled all tasks with efficiency. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 07/1976

Oscar Smith High School, Chesapeake, VA

Minor in shop.

Minor in drafting

Norfolk VoTech, Norfolk, VA

PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP 06/1986

Norfolk VoTech, Norfolk, VA

U. S. Army

Sep 75 - Aug 78

Sep 75 - Nov 75. Basic Training

Ft. Dix, NJ

Nov 75 - Feb 76. 52 B 30 generator mechanic advanced training Feb 76 - Aug 78 permanent duty station, Bad Kissinger, Germany Honorabley Discharged

Also served as office clerk for 1st sergeant, 1st and 2nd lieutenant and captain of Air Defense Artillery unit. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

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