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Christian Willis

Brunswick,GA

Summary

Dedicated Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 10 years. Team-oriented individual highly skilled in blueprint reading and operating pipefitting tools. Desiring a Pipefitter position with a manufacturing company.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Pipe Fitter

Performance Contractors Inc
05.2024 - Current
  • Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
  • Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
  • Performed essential maintenance tasks on pipe systems to extend their life span and reduce the risk of failure.

Foreman

Griffin Fabrication
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
  • Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.

Pipefitter Foreman

Century
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • 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.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
  • Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.

Pipefitter

Industrial Technical Services
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, and welders on diverse job sites.
  • Demonstrated versatility in working with various piping materials including steel, copper, and PVC for diverse project requirements.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.

Journeyman Fitter

Austin Construction
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Turnaround/shutdown
  • Regular maintenance
  • Pulling motors
  • Setting chemical skids
  • Re-working complex piping


Lead Pipefitter

Industrial Technical Services
10.2015 - 01.2022
  • Collaborated with engineers and architects to determine optimal pipe layout designs, maximizing functionality.
  • Interpreted complex blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate assembly of piping systems, preventing costly errors.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
  • Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.


Education

GED -

Brunswick High School
05.2008

Skills

  • Hydraulic systems
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Pipe welding
  • Oxy-Acetylene Cutting
  • Flange Installation
  • Pipe Hangers
  • Work Order Management
  • Materials Selection
  • Worksite safety
  • Material prepping
  • Pipefitting
  • Systems troubleshooting

Timeline

Journeyman Pipe Fitter

Performance Contractors Inc
05.2024 - Current

Foreman

Griffin Fabrication
03.2024 - 05.2024

Pipefitter Foreman

Century
08.2023 - 03.2024

Pipefitter

Industrial Technical Services
03.2022 - 08.2023

Journeyman Fitter

Austin Construction
01.2022 - 03.2022

Lead Pipefitter

Industrial Technical Services
10.2015 - 01.2022

GED -

Brunswick High School

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