Chris Kahre

Pipefitter Foreman

Rhmc

10.2012 - 08.2024

Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Managed efficient teams of up to [Number] employees.
Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.

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Pipefitter Foreman

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Pipefitter Foreman

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