Craig Faulkner
Sandy Hook,KY
Summary
- Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
- Fantastic critical thinker connects seemingly separate details and keep up-to-date on regulations. Proficient in critical thinking and solutions-oriented problem-solving.
- Seasoned in navigating complex regulatory environments, with a strong background in ensuring compliance across diverse sectors. Possess deep understanding of legal codes, ethics, and corporate governance, complemented by skills in risk management and policy development. Known for effective communication and analytical abilities, facilitating proactive solutions to compliance challenges. Demonstrated impact through streamlining compliance processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering robust internal controls.
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- Field experienced and seasoned with construction operations and job site educate. Looking to advance my career to safety aspect of things.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
Plumbers & steamfitters local 248
Ashland, KY
10.2019 - Current
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Welder/Fabricator
Progress Rail
Raceland, Kentucky
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
Residential/Commercial Construction
Private Practice
Morehead, KY
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed demolition tasks using a variety of tools such as sledgehammers, saws, drills.
- Laid brickwork for walls and pathways as part of construction projects.
- Repaired broken or damaged structures with appropriate materials such as wood or steel reinforcements.
- Assembled pre-fabricated components on site to complete structure's frame.
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
- Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Assisted electrical, plumbing and carpentry teams by completing basic and semi-skilled work.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Assembled structural components, replacing parts to meet regulatory code standards.
Sales Associate
Lowe's
Morehead, KY
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Ashland Community And Technical College
Ashland, KY05-2019
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY01-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sports And Fitness Administration
Alice Lloyd College
Pippa Passes, KY05-2015
Skills
- Maintenance and repair
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Pipe Bending
- Work Order Management
- Materials Ordering
- Job order prioritization
- Piping installations
- Cutting and threading
- Plumbing
- Commercial construction experience
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Residential construction
- Material Cutting
- Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Industrial piping
- Installation and maintenance
- Valve installation
- Blueprint Analysis
- Equipment testing
- Commercial pipefitting
- Piping layout
- Hand and power tools
- Safety Procedures
- Pipefitting
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Welding
- Codes expertise
- Worksite safety
- Diagram interpretation
Certification
- Pipefitting/welding
- Rigging
- osha 10
- osha 510
- instrumentation tech
- 22/36 credit hours in Masters in Occupational Safety & Emergency Management.
- Bachelors degree
- Associates Degree
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter
Plumbers & steamfitters local 248
10.2019 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Progress Rail
04.2018 - 10.2019
Residential/Commercial Construction
Private Practice
05.2016 - 03.2018
Sales Associate
Lowe's
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Pipefitting/welding
- Rigging
- osha 10
- osha 510
- instrumentation tech
- 22/36 credit hours in Masters in Occupational Safety & Emergency Management.
- Bachelors degree
- Associates Degree
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Ashland Community And Technical College
Master of Science - Occupational Safety & Emergency Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Sports And Fitness Administration
Alice Lloyd College
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