Chase Berneman
Belmond
Summary
Hardworking operator skilled in quality control and machine and equipment troubleshooting paired with outstanding time management and multitasking abilities. Quick learner offering several years of experience operating machines of various magnitudes. Focused on reducing costs and increasing productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Operator/Pipefitter Foreman
Primoris Services Corp
Lillte canada
03.2017 - Current
- I started my career in 2011 after high school graduation with intercon construction as a laborer. Moved up to fuser/pipefitter position until 2017. I then started with PSC Q3 contracting and moved to operator position. Running heavy equipment and also still doing the fusing. All work has been for the alliant energy contract doing natural gas and power.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Completed site reports, materials requisitions, RFIs, and log books.
- Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.
- Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
- Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
- Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
- Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety.
- Reported any potential safety risks observed while performing inspections or overseeing installations.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the course of the project and implemented solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Performed complex pipefitting tasks, such as welding, cutting and threading pipes.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Resolved any customer complaints regarding quality or performance issues related to piping systems installed by the team members under my supervision.
- Maintained records of all material used on each job site as well as any changes made during the installation process.
- Adhered strictly to company policies while working on-site at client locations.
- Provided technical guidance when needed during the installation process.
- Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
- Ordered materials needed for each job from suppliers in order to maintain cost efficiency.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians, plumbers when necessary.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
Education
Belmond Klemme High School
Belmond, IASkills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Pipefitting techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding and soldering
Timeline
Operator/Pipefitter Foreman
Primoris Services Corp
03.2017 - Current
Belmond Klemme High School