Power Plant High School

Objective

To obtain a pipe fitter position where my strong pipefitting skills will be challenged and new learning opportunities are available.

Personal Profile

A highly talented 1st class Pipefitter with 13 years experience in installing and repairing both high- and low-pressure pipe systems used in power plants, shipbuilding, ship repair, and refinery. Looking forward to continue professional growth within this field.

Skills Summary

• Strong knowledge and ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints.

• Agility such as tacking, burning, repair and outline of pipe lines.

• Excellent knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the pipefitting trade.

• Silver Braze and pipe testing.

• Strong ability to plan and perform work involving installation, modification and repair of new and existing pipe systems.

• Fiberglass pipe fitting and repair.

• Physical strength and dexterity with all pipe fitting related hand and power tools.

• Knowledge with the general Navy Standard Items.

Core Skills

Self-motivated, very dynamic, with ability to work independently and as a team player.

Excellent time management skills.

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Professional Experience

BAE Systems- Pearl Harbor Base- Honolulu, HI

(January 2011-April 2011) 1st Class Pipe Fitter

Overall pipe fitting operations. Performed air arc, Brass/Bronze Brazing, flat position. Operate manual and power pipe threaders and thread all types of pipe. Assistance with pipe and tube bending operations and equipment.

Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Pascagoula, MS

(September 2007-December 2010) 1st Class Pipe Fitter

Overall pipe fitting operations. Performed layout, running and assembly of pipes for different pipe systems such as: fire main, water systems, lubricating systems, industrial production and processing systems for navy vessels. Skillful with different type of metals: carbon steel, stainless steel, carbon nickel, nickel copper, copper. Assembly of valves, weld bands, lokring installer. Experienced and knowledgeable in following pipe systems among others:

-Supply and return systems -Low, medium and high pressure systems

-AFFF systems -Degaufing systems

-Fuel lines and water mist line -Hot and Cold Water Systems

V. T. Halter Marine-Pascagoula, MS

(October 2005 to September 2007) 1st Class Pipe Fitter

Performed overall pipe fitting work. Specializing in fiber glass pipe systems, assemble and repair of these pipe lines using different epoxy compounds and repairing procedures. Testing after repairs and assemblies also performed. Duties also included general pipe fitting work with other types of pipe systems in tuck boats and cargo vessels. Burning, cutting and tack welding also part of duties on a daily basis. and testing of pipe lines including carbon steel and stainless steel among others.

Combustion International Guayama, P.R.

(February 2001 to April 2005) 1st Class Pipe Fitter

Performed all related duties to a 1st class pipe fitter in the construction of a power plant. Overall duties included fitting of all types of pipe systems utilize in a coal power plant. Layout of pipe lines, pipe bending, cutting, grinding, burning and tack welding of a variety of pipe systems. Proper fitting of valves for exhaust systems.

Education/Certifications

Lokring Installer Certified – Northrop Grumman

Fire watch Certified - Northrop Grumman

Overhead Crane Operator Certified - Northrop Grumman

Manlift Certified-Northrop Grumman

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA-DR. MANUEL DE LA PILA HIGH SCHOOL-PONCE, P.R.

Recognitions

October 2008- Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Gulf Coast

Outstanding pipe employee aboard DDG 110

100% efficiency and outstanding capabilities during Phase 3 of DDG 110 Construction

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