Gary (Woody) Woodrum
971 Cynthiana Rd Paris ,KY
Summary
I'm a Highly skilled Union Plumber Pipefitter with extensive experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems for commercial and industrial properties. Strong knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards. I truly believe our union trade provides a better quality of life, not only for our families here and now but to many years to come. I also believe we provide our customers unparalleled service and satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumbing Foreman
Alpha Energy Solutions
03.2020 - Current
- I'm currently a Foreman for Alpha over the Lexington area we travel up to 120 mile perimeter taking care of our customers needs, I have the pleasure of working with one other journeyman, we're also training a second year apprentice.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
08.2020 - 03.2021
- I worked at the Shell Cracker Plant in Monaca PA out of Local Union 449 on the Instrumentation crew, tube bending Stainless air lines throughout the plan.
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter Foreman
Thomas J Dyer
08.2019 - 07.2020
- I was Foreman over heating & Chilled water loops inside of Rupp Arena, also installed finished product of fan coils.
- Developed a solid reputation for excellence within the industry through consistent delivery of superior results on time and within budget constraints.
- Established effective communication channels between field personnel, management staff, clients, vendors ensuring smooth operations from start to finish on each project undertaken.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Madison Industries
10.2018 - 11.2018
- I worked a 6 week shutdown at Wood river Phillips 66 Oil Refinery.
- Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Performed essential maintenance tasks on pipe systems to extend their life span and reduce the risk of failure.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across trades for better collaboration during multi-disciplinary projects.
Apprentice, Foreman, General Foreman
Thomas J Dyer
10.2010 - 10.2018
- I had worked for Dyer on the following projects,
- UK Markey Cancer Center
- Eastern State Hospital
- UK Gatton school of business
- Central Baptist Hospital
- Lexus Plant
- UK Science Building
- UK Student Center
- I started with Dyer as a first year apprentice as a young man transpiring to be a leaded in our industry.
- After being with Dyer throughout my apprenticeship I was fortunate enough to be on both the Plumbing Side for three years and then switch to the Pipefitting side for two years.
- I was made foreman as a fifth year apprentice on the plumbing side where I took responsibility for several areas of the project at the UK Science building, after 2 years and the job coming in on budget, I was asked to be General foreman which I accepted at the UK Student Center.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
Apprentice
Thomas J Dyer
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Worked building the new Lexus Plant at Toyota in Georgetown every weekend, while working at Central Baptist Hospital full time.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
Line One Temporary
Toyota
01.2009 - 09.2010
- I was a temporary on Line 1 installing dashboard molds and skins to send the final product to be installed in both Camry's and Venza's
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- I accepted this job to relocate from Northern KY while awaiting the call from the Union.
Journeyman Platemaker
Schawk
06.2002 - 12.2005
- I started as a secretary at Schawk, designers would call me for files my job was to hand pick these files from our warehouse and deliver immediately after doing that for a year I entered into a three year apprenticeship to become a journeyman plate maker, after only a year I was made a journeyman where I would download files to my CREO machine and then load specified plate material onto machine. When plate finished burning I would then perform quality controls including check tolerances, if passed quality controls it would be shipped to customer.
A Climber
Townsend Tree Service
01.2006 - 01.2009
- I started at the bottom dragging and chipping brush, then moved to a C climber which was beginner, quickly advanced to B climber(intermediate) after a year I was advanced to an A climber.
- I worked clearing easements on the steel power line towers that cross the count for Duke Energy in KY, OH and IN
- Hoisted tools and equipment to tree trimmers and lowered branches with ropes.
- Enhanced climbing safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Used chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears and clippers.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the climbing area, minimizing accidents and injuries among clients.
Education
Newport High School
05.2022
Local 452
10.2015
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Pipe threading
- Gas Line Installation
- Water Heater Installation
- Drain Cleaning
- Valve repair
- Forklift Operation
- Project Scheduling
- Plumbing Codes Knowledge
- Commercial Plumbing
- Backflow Prevention
- Installation planning
- Fixture Installation
- Quality Control
- Crew Management
- Construction management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- KY Plumbing License
- KY HVAC License
- Medical Gas Certification
- Foreman Certification
- Backflow Certification
- UA Rigging Certification
- KY Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Contest
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Locations
- Louisville, KY
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Cincinnati, OH
- Chicago, IL
- Georgetown, KY
- Muncie, IN
- Lexington, KY
- Newport, KY
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/23/83
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
08.2020 - 03.2021
Plumbing Foreman
Alpha Energy Solutions
03.2020 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
Thomas J Dyer
08.2019 - 07.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
Madison Industries
10.2018 - 11.2018
Apprentice
Thomas J Dyer
05.2014 - 08.2014
Apprentice, Foreman, General Foreman
Thomas J Dyer
10.2010 - 10.2018
Line One Temporary
Toyota
01.2009 - 09.2010
A Climber
Townsend Tree Service
01.2006 - 01.2009
Journeyman Platemaker
Schawk
06.2002 - 12.2005
Newport High School
Local 452
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