Pipe Fitter & Hydro Tester with Shipbuilding Experience

Quayde Sims

Ocean Springs, MS *****

**********@*****.***

+1-985-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Pipe Hydro Tester A

Huntington Ingalls-Pascagoula, MS

August 2014 to October 2021

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to determine pipe layout and testing requirements.

• Cut openings in walls, floors, and ceilings using hand or power tools to access pipe systems.

• Install pipe systems onboard vessels or in buildings, including clamps, brackets, and hangers for support.

• Conduct hydrostatic tests by pressurizing the system with water to detect leaks or weaknesses.

• Flush and clean pipe systems and fittings before and after testing.

• Inspect work and initiate corrective actions if issues are found during testing.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and internal quality procedures.

• Technical knowledge of piping systems, fittings, and pressure testing equipment.

• Ability to read technical drawings and follow detailed instructions.

• Experience with hand and power tools used in pipe installation and testing.

• Understanding of safety protocols, especially in confined spaces or hazardous environments.

• Teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and other trades Pipefitter

Huntington ingalls shipbuilding-Pascagoula, MS

June 2014 to October 2021

Responsibilities

Coordinate with job site manager to configure pipe system. Order proper pipes and other materials.

Select supports and hangers.

Assemble material at the job site.

Cut, thread, and hammer pipes according to pipe system specs. Secure pipes to walls and fixtures using brackets, clamps, tools or welding equipment. Secure pipes to radiators and tanks.

Repair cracks and leaks.

Skills Used

Math (Addition, subtraction, fractions, geometry)

Ability to read blueprints and pipe diagrams.

Ability to work well with others.

Reading measuring tape and other measuring devices. (Meters, gauges, etc) Fabricate, install, and test fire fighting systems (AFFF) in marine and oil field locations. (LA, TX, FL, MS) Assemble, inspect and test AFFF and sprinkler systems according to US Navy standards and procedures. Education

Pipefitter (Trade school)

Northrop Grumman

June 2008 to May 2012

Skills

• Outdoor work

• Construction plumbing

• Sewer systems

• Tube bending

• Geometry

• Microsoft Excel

• Store management

• Insurance agencies

• Google Docs

• Construction site inspections

• Technical support

• Mechanical knowledge

• Dimensional inspection

• Underground utilities

• Post-trip inspection protocols

• Aluminum

• Organizational skills

• Handyman experience

• Brass

• Drilling (cutting method)

• Micrometer

• English

• Pipe threaders

• Heavy lifting

• Photography

• Telecommunication

• Single-line diagram

• Litigation

• Microsoft Project

• Software troubleshooting

• Residential plumbing

• Mechanical drawings

• Laboratory experience

• Blueprint reading

• Working on construction projects

• Blueprint Reading

• Risk management

• Trigonometry

• Public works construction inspection

• Word processing

• Residential painting

• iOS

• Industrial equipment

• AutoCAD

• Minor plumbing repair

• Filming

• Utility locating

• Door-to-door

• Appliance repair

• Carpentry

• Courier

• Fabrication - Fabrication experience (6-10 years)

• Factory

• Workday

• Computer networking

• Compression fitting

• Customer relationship management

• Pipe installation

• Data entry

• Materials handling

• Schedule management

• SFTP

• Distribution center

• ISO 9001

• Project management

• Loss control

• Electrical experience

• Negotiation

• Google Suite

• Precision measuring instruments

• Water systems

• Hand tools

• Residential construction

• Analysis skills

• Social media management

• Service technician experience

• Outbound calling

• Pipe repair

• Shop math

• Locksmithing

• Crane

• Help desk

• Shipping & receiving

• SOAP

• Quality control

• Dental fabrication

• Following blueprint specifications

• First aid

• Pipefitting

• Copper piping

• Manufacturing

• Detailing

• Budgeting

• Hydraulics

• Critical thinking

• Delivery driver experience

• Plumbing system maintenance

• Isometric drawings

• Pipe soldering

• Team development

• Grammar Experience

• Architectural drawings

• Industrial construction

• Plumbing building codes

• Professionalism

• Supervising experience

• Maritime safety procedures

• Carbon steel

• Chemical analysis

• Order entry

• Cutting torches

• Automotive diagnostics

• Writing skills

• Brazing

• Commercial cleaning

• Machine learning

• Natural language processing

• Live chat

• Safety regulations

• ShipConstructor

• Construction inspection

• Content development

• Bolting fabrication technique

• Plumbing system maintenance and repair

• Agile

• Steel piping systems

• Hot water boilers

• OSHA

• Phone etiquette

• Coordinate measuring machine

• Report writing

• Building exterior maintenance

• Transportation safety regulations

• Agility

• Welding inspection

• Cash handling

• Facilities fire safety systems

• Land surveying

• Layout design

• Vehicle maintenance

• Shipbuilding

• Culinary experience

• Numeracy

• Property maintenance

• Mechanical inspection for vehicle damage

• Calipers

• Pre-trip inspection protocols

• Detail drawing interpretation

• Plumbing

• Hotel experience

• Electrical maintenance

• PCB

• Linux

• Suspension

• Equipment repair

• Self-direction

• Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

• Manufacturing facility

• In-person customer service

• Industrial maintenance

• Salesforce

• Microsoft Access

• Diesel engine repair

• Electrical systems

• Call center

• Serving

• Restaurant experience

• Cleaning

• CRM software

• Drafting

• Unloading

• Sketch

• Computer operation

• Fire alarm system installation

• Management

• POS

• Equipment installation

• General construction laborer experience

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Construction workplace safety regulations

• Operating systems

• Computer skills

• Inventory management

• Technical Proficiency

• Programmable logic controllers

• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance

• Alignment

• Slack

• Filing

• Teaching

• Training & development

• Interpersonal skills

• Equipment troubleshooting

• AI

• Lean manufacturing

• Time management

• Marketing

• Math

• Windows

• Completion of apprenticeship program for pipe fitter trade with the Louisiana Workforce Commission

• Oracle

• Welding

• Accounting

• Professional networking

• Civil engineering

• Equipment testing

• Resource Conservation And Recovery Act

• Minitab

• Carrying

• Productivity software

• Hospitality

• Drywall

• System design

• Quality assurance

• Fire sprinkler fitting

• Property casualty insurance

• Load & unload

• Performing regular vehicle safety checks

• Team management

• Maximo

• GMP

• Human resources

• Schematics

• Lawn care

• Janitorial experience

• Customer service

• Power tools

• Truck delivery (delivery method)

• Commercial plumbing

• Generator repair

• Dealership experience

• Landscape maintenance

• Commercial construction

• GD&T

• IPC 610

• PVC pipe

• Nickel alloy

• Bronze

• Construction

• System maintenance

• Angle grinders

• Fire codes and regulations

• Wastewater

• Data collection

• Basic math

• Customer support

• Rigging

• Mobile applications

• Weight handling in the workplace

• Landscaping

• Mechanic Experience

• Grocery store

• HVAC

• GPS

• Microsoft Office

• Sales

• Quality Inspection

• Communication skills

• CAD

• Driving

• Pipe Threading

• Banking

• Sheet metal

• Warehouse experience

• VBA

• Torch

• Inventory control

• Tree trimming

• Archival standards

• Mobile devices

• Interpreting technical drawings

• Van driving

• Air brake

• Attention to detail

• Tractor-trailer

• Situational awareness

• Leadership

• Conflict management

• SharePoint

• Pallet jack

• Ability to follow instructions

• Working on construction projects in a civil infrastructure role

• Remodeling

• Blueprint specification interpretation

• Assembly drawings

• Blueprint dimension interpretation

• Climbing

• Customer service problem-solving

• Gas piping systems

• Pipeline

• Forklift

• Sprinkler systems

• ASME codes & standards

• Maintenance work

• Building interior maintenance

• Microsoft Outlook

• Assembly

• Groundskeeping

Languages

• English - Native

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

Class E

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Property & Casualty License

OSHA 10

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