Barry Greer
Cordova,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented Gas Fitter Apprentice skilled in gas installation, appliance inspection, and high-pressure piping. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage installations effectively.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Gas Fitter Apprentice
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2024 - Current
- Acquired skills in installing, removing, changing, inspecting, and maintaining gas metering equipment.
- Cut, threaded, and fitted pipes for meter installations and relocations, ensuring accurate and secure connections.
- Inspected appliances and house piping to ensure compliance with appliance codes and regulations.
- Disconnected faulty appliances, made necessary adjustments, or turned off gas supply.
- Informed customers of necessary alterations for unsafe appliances and non-compliance, enhancing safety and compliance awareness.
- Installed and adjusted service regulators and relief devices under flow conditions, managing high-pressure piping.
- Adjusted gas appliances to optimize function and efficiency, contributing to reliable service for customers.
- Operated various gauges, gas detectors, and manometers during inspections.
Eletric wire Puller
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Memphis, Tennessee
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Installed electrical wiring and connections for residential and commercial projects.
- Determined optimal routes for pulling wires through manholes, vaults, and utility poles to enhance installation efficiency.
- Operated power tools and equipment to ensure efficient wire pulling and installation.
- Followed blueprints and technical diagrams to complete wiring setups accurately.
- Prepared wires for installation by organizing them neatly.
- Assessed work areas for hazards and implemented necessary safety measures to protect team and site.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues during installations and repairs.
- Assisted electricians with troubleshooting complex wiring issues.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools necessary for daily operations.
Cable Splicer Apprentice
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Spliced primary and secondary cables within underground electric distribution systems.
- Acquired skills in constructing and maintaining underground electric distribution facilities, including splicing paper lead cable and working in the network area.
- Splice paper lead cable to build various types of splices
- Connect electric cables to transformers, switches and related equipment. Install fault indicators, phase cable using test equipment.
- Open and close overhead and underground switches , install and remove hot line clamp; and utilize hot sticks, switch sticks, load busters and rubber protection equipment.
- Climbed poles to install and remove risers, cable, potheads, and connection devices while relocating overhead distribution equipment.
- Assisted in inspecting cable faults by locating and repairing primary cables, transformers, switch gear, and related underground residential distribution devices.
Machine Operator
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Operated machinery for utility service delivery and maintenance procedures, ensuring reliability and safety.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections on tools and machinery for effective operation.
- Identified underground and overhead obstructions prior to machinery operation, establishing a safe work zone to minimize risks.
- Collaborated with team members to improve product efficiency, contributing to overall operational success.
Utility Worker ( Gas Distribution)
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
Memphis, Tennessee
09.2014 - 10.2018
- Executed entry level tasks for installing gas service lines and mains, assembling fittings, valves, and conduit to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Contributed to service restoration during outages and emergencies, facilitating timely return of gas supply to customers.
- Coordinated tools, equipment, and supplies to support successful completion of assignments.
- Performed additional responsibilities to aid in project completion.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Remington College
Memphis, TNSkills
- Gas line installation
- Gas meter installation
- Gas safety regulations
- Gas service regulators
- High-pressure gas piping
- Appliance assessment
- Electrical installations
Timeline
Gas Fitter Apprentice
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
06.2024 - Current
Eletric wire Puller
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
04.2023 - 06.2024
Cable Splicer Apprentice
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
01.2020 - 04.2023
Machine Operator
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
10.2018 - 01.2020
Utility Worker ( Gas Distribution)
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water
09.2014 - 10.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Remington College