Bryan Norman
Ripley
Summary
Experienced with reading blueprints and technical diagrams to execute precise installations. Utilizes advanced welding and cutting techniques to ensure secure and reliable piping systems. Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices to maintain safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Cerris Systems
Lincoln, NE
02.2026 - Current
- Installed and maintained piping systems in compliance with safety regulations.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for accurate pipe fitting projects.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
- Trained junior pipefitters on best practices and safety protocols.
Welder
Pipeliners Union Local 798
Tulsa, OK
09.2012 - Current
- Required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Inspected and prepped material surfaces by removing slag and rust.
- Used wire brushes, portable grinders and chemical baths.
- Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
- Shaped parts using cutting torches and straightening presses to achieve desired results.
- Ignited torches and started power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
- Leveraged skill in arc, and mig welding to fabricate various piping designs to specification.
Welder
Harder Mechanical Contractors
Chandler, AZ
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Cut, fit, and welded pipe and structural components to blueprint specifications.
Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
Wood River, IL
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, and welding equipment.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Accommodated pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Pipefitter
Turner Industrial Maintenance
Ashland, KY
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly and installation of plumbing systems and components.
- Modified, cleaned and maintained pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, using hand and power tools.
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, and welding equipment.
Pipefitter
Great Arrow Builders
Monaca, PA
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Modified, cleaned and maintained pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, using hand and power tools.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, and soldering, brazing and welding equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, and welding equipment.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Welder
CKS Pipeline
Jane Lew, WV
03.2010 - 09.2012
- Required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Ignited torches and started power supplies and strike arcs by touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
- Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
- Cleaned and organized work sites to reduce team hazards and boost productivity.
- Measured and inspected finished workpieces and verified gaps and allowances for quality control.
- Operated safety eq.
- Examined workpieces for defects and measured workpieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Used wire brushes, portable grinders and chemical baths.
- Equipment and use safe work habits.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Welder Helper
Pete Gould & Sons Pipeline
Murraysville, WV
06.2006 - 03.2010
- Adhered to safety regulations and procedures to maintain clean, safe work environment.
- Managed maintenance activities on equipment and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
ROANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Spencer05-2005
Skills
- Rigging
- Pipe welding
- Reading Isometrics/blueprints
- Fabrication
- Flange assembly
- Worksite safety
Timeline
Pipefitter
Cerris Systems
02.2026 - Current
Welder
Harder Mechanical Contractors
01.2022 - 04.2024
Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
01.2022 - 05.2022
Pipefitter
Turner Industrial Maintenance
10.2021 - 11.2021
Pipefitter
Great Arrow Builders
10.2019 - 10.2021
Welder
Pipeliners Union Local 798
09.2012 - Current
Welder
CKS Pipeline
03.2010 - 09.2012
Welder Helper
Pete Gould & Sons Pipeline
06.2006 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
ROANE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL