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Brian Thomas8047218948

Carolina Beach,NC

Summary

15+ years experience As a journeyman pipefitter and welder. I have worked in numerous plants including paper mills, oil refineries, steel mills,, chemical plants and power plants . i have been trained on numerous JLG man lifts Also forklifts . Also have been through OSHA As well as MSHA classes. I have installed and/or repaired pipelines including feed water, chemical lines like glycol for an example , Also gas fed lines as well. as a maintenance on my last job there was a lot of troubleshooting and having ti make changes when equipment was shut down and when it was running. also have installed brand new piping configurations at different factories .

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

North Maintenence Pipefitter

Advansix
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Utilized welding equipment and [Type] tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
  • Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.

Pipefitter Journeyman

D&D Mechanical
03.2016 - 04.2019
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.

Pipefitter

Warwick Mechanical Group
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.

Maintenance Crew Member

Mundy Corporation
06.2024 - Current

Assisting CA building with flaker rolls , changing out melters , preventative maintenance, working on filter wheels . Assisting at crystal packing .And Greasing and oiling equipment

Education

Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter/welder

Plumbers &steamfitters Local#10
Apprenticeship
07.2007

High School Diploma -

Rock Academy
Petersburg, VA
06.1995

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • OSHA Compliance
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Air and Water Piping Systems
  • Safety Protocols
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Industrial Plumbing
  • Water Heater Installation

cetifications

Certified welding SMAW and GTAW

Trained in JLG and forklift


Timeline

Maintenance Crew Member

Mundy Corporation
06.2024 - Current

North Maintenence Pipefitter

Advansix
04.2019 - 01.2022

Pipefitter Journeyman

D&D Mechanical
03.2016 - 04.2019

Pipefitter

Warwick Mechanical Group
01.2014 - 03.2015

Journeyman Pipefitter - Pipefitter/welder

Plumbers &steamfitters Local#10

High School Diploma -

Rock Academy