Brandon Pierpont

Nursing graduate from MGCCC with extensive emergency response and first aid experience. Completed Pipe Welding Apprenticeship at Huntington Ingalls in 2022, showcasing advanced welding skills across multiple metals and different environments. Previous business owner with strong communication and management abilities, maintaining a flawless safety record. Dedicated team player focused on achieving departmental goals in safety, quality, and production.

• January 2025 To September 2025. Class A Pipe Welder. Assisted fitters with installation of pipe, fittings, and all components. Welded carbon, stainless, copper-nickel, copper, and brass on ships in tight confined spaces.
• August 2023 To December 2025. Leak Tester for Regulator department. Laurel, MS. Lead leak tester over regulator production. Inspected and repaired all tanks produced.
• May 2018 To July 2022. Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding. Pipe Welder. Pascagoula, MS. Fabricating and installing all pipe systems aboard Navy and Coast Guard Vessels. Over four years experience working with (P1/P2) joints. Mostly stainless, copper nickel, and carbon steel including other various metals. Specializing in GTAM, stick welding, FCAW, and cutting torch to build and install systems in place. Completed a 3yr apprenticeship where I learned and mastered all aspects of the metal trades. As well as learning how to follow safety and government specifications for maritime applications.
• June 2017 To May 2018. Baines Masonry and General Construction. Mason. Gautier, MS. Installation and removal of all forms of brick, block, and stone. Specializing in brick, block, and pavers. Job duties included setting up scaffolding, mixing mortar, and laying of materials. Setting up and maintenance of all equipment and tools. Use of heavy equipment such as manlifts, tractors, and front end loaders.