Blake Peters
Killen,AL
Summary
Skilled Boiler Mechanic and Pipefitter with extensive experience in mechanical systems and preventative maintenance, notably at Wolf Creek Federal Services/Akima. Demonstrates a strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills, excelling in welding, fabrication, and systems troubleshooting. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and reliability through expert repairs and maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Boiler Mechanic
Wolf Creek Federal Services/ Akima
07.2020 - Current
- Boiler Mechanic on steam and hot water boilers
- Rebuilt condensate pumps, changed out gas trains, and patched old condensate pipe
- Changed out gas regulator and multiple valves of different sorts
- My main job now out here is checking and cleaning chemical containers/pumps for proper operation
Pipefitter/Plumber
H&R mechanical
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Ran PVC plumbing and Victolic pipe inside of paint booth for Toyota Mazda plant
Pipefitter Plumber
Walsh mechanical piping
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked at Toyota Engine plant as pretty much maintenance
- We completed multiple piping jobs and gas water heater change outs
Pipefitter/Welder
Kiewit
08.2015 - 02.2020
- Help complete the task of building Allen combined cycle plant, making several welds on pipe, pipe stands, and hangers
Pipefitter Welder
Pettus Mechanical
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked at Colbert Steamplant and Allen Steamplant both rerouting fire protection lines for decommissioning of plant
- We ran steel pipe and also got a lot of experience running HDPE piping
Pipefitter/ Valve tech
D&Z mechanical
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Worked on maintenance side for scheduled refuel outage and completed various repairs to pipes and Main Steam Isolation Valves
Plumber/Pipefitter
MMC mechanical
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped plumb NAMC running various types of plumbing (copper, cast iron, PVC, Pex, and also carbon steel pipe.)
Pipefitter
Parkes Mechanical
05.2016 - 06.2016
- This job was at Cherokee Nitrogen, we took apart a heat exchanger bundle and repaired the tubes on the inside of it
Pipefitter
JK Johnson
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Job was at Counce paper mill, it was an outage on the paper line
- We replaced several valves and tubing
Pipefitter
D&Z/ Brownsferry
02.2016 - 03.2016
- This was my first real job through the local, it was at Brownsferry on the modifications side
- We cut out and replaced many different things in heater alley
Pipefitter Maintenance
D and Z/ Brownsferry
01.2016 - 03.2016
- That outage was on the maintenance side of browns ferry, we repaired several valves including the huge butterfly valves that are on the intake side of the plant
Education
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
Killen05-2015
5 year apprenticeship - steam fitting, plumbing, HVAC and welding
UA local 760
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Cooling systems
- Preventative maintenance
- Defective parts disassembly
- Repairs
- Recordkeeping
- Hydraulic repair
- Mechanical systems
- Welding and fabrication
- Technical aptitude
- Parts documentation
- Grease and lubricant application
- Systems troubleshooting
Timeline
Boiler Mechanic
Wolf Creek Federal Services/ Akima
07.2020 - Current
Pipefitter/Plumber
H&R mechanical
06.2020 - 07.2020
Pipefitter Plumber
Walsh mechanical piping
08.2019 - 04.2020
Pipefitter Welder
Pettus Mechanical
04.2018 - 04.2019
Pipefitter/ Valve tech
D&Z mechanical
02.2018 - 03.2018
Plumber/Pipefitter
MMC mechanical
07.2017 - 12.2017
Pipefitter
Parkes Mechanical
05.2016 - 06.2016
Pipefitter
JK Johnson
02.2016 - 03.2016
Pipefitter
D&Z/ Brownsferry
02.2016 - 03.2016
Pipefitter Maintenance
D and Z/ Brownsferry
01.2016 - 03.2016
Pipefitter/Welder
Kiewit
08.2015 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Brooks High School
5 year apprenticeship - steam fitting, plumbing, HVAC and welding
UA local 760
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