Allen Buyes
Newport News,Va
Summary
To Obtain a government or state Position of employment in Virginia or the US.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Pipefitter and plumber
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
05.2020 - Current
- Ensured functionality of plumbing systems to support facility operations.
Former Engine Utilityman
Military Sealift Command, MSFSC
Norfolk, VA
05.2010 - 05.2020
- Former Engine Utilityman working as a fabricator and plumber for the ship.
- Assisted with supply management tasks in engine room. Working OJT within engine room and ECR onboard USNS Peary T-AKE 5, daily, upon completion of normal job assignments.
Electrician's helper, prefab, and warehouse helper
Watson Electrical
Chesapeake, VA
09.2009 - 10.2009
- Electrician's helper, prefab, and warehouse helper.
Customer service representative
Tropical Smoothie Café
Norfolk, VA
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Customer service representative in the food service industry, duties to included routine maintenance of kitchen appliances, food preparation and sales.
Sales associate
7-11 (Seven Eleven)
Chesapeake, VA
04.2008 - 08.2008
- Sales associate, duties included routine maintenance of refrigeration systems, sales of merchandise, currency exchange and preparing retail ordering for stock.
Customer service representative
Roma Café
Norfolk, VA
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Customer service representative in the food service industry, duties included routine maintenance of kitchen appliances, food preparation and sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
Norfolk, VA01-2009
Advanced Study of Electrical Systems - Vocational studies in commercial and residential electrical installation
Norfolk Technical Center (NTC)
Norfolk, VA01-2009
Skills
- Training in the following areas:
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Measuring equipment
- Basic construction safety standards
- Applying basic electrical theory
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code
- Selecting/installing conductors
- Identify/install conduit and raceways
- Installing panel boards/switchboards
- Identify/install grounding systems
- Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Interpreting blueprints and specifications
- Installing/maintaining motors, controllers and circuits
- Installing transformers
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Customer service
- Team work and Leadership
- Basic Shipboard Fire Fighting
- Pipe installation
- System diagnostics
- Leakage prevention
- Equipment repairs
- Safety procedures
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Steam systems
- Pipe insulation
- Pipe support design
- Leak detection
- Pipe hanger installation
- Valve installation
- Industrial piping systems
- Pressure testing
- Flange assembly
- Work order management
- Threaded pipe fabrication
- Piping layout
- Emergency repairs
- Piping specifications
- Industrial piping
- Pipe measuring
- Steam piping
- Commercial pipefitting
- Pipe cutting
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Equipment testing
- Cutting and threading
- Systems troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and maintenance
Activities and Awards
Student of the Quarter, Fall 2008/Spring 2009, NTC, Skills USA Officer, voted to Vice President Spring/Fall 2008 and 2009, NTC, High School Football Letter, Fall 2008, NJORTC, Fall 2006 to Spring 2008, Outstanding Student of the Year, 2009, NTC, Intern as Deck/Engine Seaman on OSRV Virginia Responder, Summer 2004 and 2005
Timeline
Maintenance Pipefitter and plumber
Huntington Ingalls Industries
05.2020 - Current
Former Engine Utilityman
Military Sealift Command, MSFSC
05.2010 - 05.2020
Electrician's helper, prefab, and warehouse helper
Watson Electrical
09.2009 - 10.2009
Customer service representative
Tropical Smoothie Café
01.2009 - 09.2009
Sales associate
7-11 (Seven Eleven)
04.2008 - 08.2008
Customer service representative
Roma Café
10.2006 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
Advanced Study of Electrical Systems - Vocational studies in commercial and residential electrical installation
Norfolk Technical Center (NTC)