Mark Strehlow

262-***-**** (Cell) 262-***-****

zpwoqs@r.postjobfree.com 923 Washington Road

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140

OBJECTIVE

Experienced in the installation, maintenance and repair of high pressure fluid and gas systems. Tested and inspected systems for quality installation. Experienced in retro-fitting older systems to engineering design and specifications. Familiar with the operation and designs of pumps and turbines in designed systems. Able to read and comprehend architectural blueprints. Able to draft reports using common computer programs. Knowledgeable in the relationship of operating systems of components and computer interface. Familiar with Project Management.

WORK EXPERIENCE

4/2009 to 10/2009 AeroTek

Gurnee, Illinois

Pipefitter

Repaired damage piping of the fire protection System in the freezer warehouse of a food production facility

9/2007 to 8/2008 Tradesman International

Neenah, Wisconsin

Pipefitter

Install piping on Naval and civilian ships according to job orders.

Reading blueprints to complete job properly.

Install piping in HVAC units in new buildings.

5/1989 to 6/2005 Sprinkler fitter Local Union 669

Wisconsin

Journeyman Sprinkler fitter

Installation of Fire Protection Systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

(As Foreman) Coordinated the installation of sprinkler systems with general contractors and representatives of company.

Operated numerous power tools and machinery.

Prepared as-built for viewing by the company designer.

Ensured safety in the operation and installation of tools and material for a safe work environment.

EDUCATION

Tremper High School

G.E.D.

8/2007 to 9/2008 American Intercontinental University

Business Management

Associates Graduated

8/1985 to 7/1989 Penn State University

Sprinkler fitter Apprenticeship

Journeyman Sprinkler fitter Graduated

9/1982 to 12/1982 Gateway Technical Institute

Stationary Engineer

Acquired a state license. Graduated

PROJECT LIST

• United States Fire Protection-Hidden Oaks Estates, As foreman, Installed fire protection systems in (three story) 36 unit residential apartment units with underground garage parking. There were nine buildings in the complex. Steel, CPVC and Ductile Iron piping were installed in each. Kenosha, WI

• United States Fire Protection-Lexington Village, As foreman on the job, installed fire protection in multi-family units. 2 story, 4-unit buildings with attached garages. 12 buildings in total. Kenosha, WI

• United States Fire Protection-As foreman on the job, installed fire protection system in assisted living center. Two stories-4 wings 180 units. Kenosha, WI.

• United States Fire Protection-Recplex, As foreman on the job, installed fire protection system in a family recreational facility. Indoor pool, Olympic size basketball court-elevated running track above court and various workout rooms. Pleasant Prairie, WI.

• Flannery Fire Protection-Seibert Hall Library, As foreman, installed fire protection to a college library with a cafeteria. (Carthage College) Kenosha, WI.

• Kaelber Mechanical Contractor-EMMCO Chemicals, Installed fire protection around chemical holding tanks off-loading to train cars outside the building facility. Waukegan, IL.

• Kaelber Mechanical Contractors-Installed a foam double interlocked pre-action system in a chemical storage holding building. In-door mixing and storage tanks.

• Flannery Fire Protection-Johnson & Johnson Headquarters and research Lab. Installed Fire protection system in two story industrial facility with computer flooring. Sturtevante, WI.

• Flannery Fire Protection-Jelly Belly, As foreman, installed 12” underground water main piping supplying the fire hydrants and building fire protection system. PVC was used. Pleasant Prairie, WI

• Kaelber Mechanical Contractors- Installed fire protection system in flour mill. Kenosha, WI

These are just a few of the major projects that I have worked on either as a foreman or as a journeyman. I have worked for numerous companies and installed fire protection systems in residential, commercial and industrial facilities using many forms of piping. I have done many (box jobs) or warehouses-wet, dry and foam systems.

As a pipefitter, I have worked mostly on marine vessels. Including the newest of the U.S. Navy-LSC-1, USS Freedom. The work included installing all types of piping from air lines to fuel lines and more.