Aaron Vinson

• Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
• Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
• Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
• Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
• Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
• Measured and marked pipes for cutting.
• Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing.
• Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
• Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
• Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
• Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
• Big bore pipe valve bolt ups

• Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
• Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
• Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
• Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
• Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
• Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
• Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
• Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
• Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.

MECHANICAL FORMAN/SUPERVISOR

• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
• Reviewed contractors' schedules and submission of shop drawings and samples.
• Evaluated employees and offered constructive feedback to encourage performance improvements.

MECHANICAL PIPEFITTER/WELDER

• Preform hydrostatic testing on all typer of piping systems
• Reading blueprints ISO drawings and detail drawing
• Working with pipe sizes ranging anywhere from 1/2 inch to 48 inch
• Fabricating spool pieces to go in to active hospitals with minimal room for error
• Working directly with crane operators to make critical picks and to set them in place safely
• Fabricating fitting out of pipe
• Fabricating stands and hangers to safely secure and hang piping and piping equipment in th air
• I have also run high pressure tubing for panels on construction sites, Panels are for leak check, purge systems with helium, and dry systems with nitrogen.
• Water hydrostat tubing to verify it will hold pressure with no leaks.
• I take pride in working clean systems,working side by side with quality inspectors, and engineers to verify the quality of work, taking time to verify all part numbers on seals, all types of valves, relief valves, ball valves, air valves, hyd. valves etc.
• I'm a team player, and strive to work together and protect all personal on job site...safe clean work days are my number one goal....

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICE

• Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
• Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
• Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
• Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
• Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
• Bent, fitted and brazed pipes according to specifications.
• Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading and demonstrated knowledge and skills in safe rigging practices.
• Used and maintained fusion equipment and pipefitting hand tools.
• Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.