Derek blow
donaldsonville,LA
Summary
Pipefitter seeking opportunity to continue career in journeyman level or supervisor level role with established organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Industrial
Geismar, LA
10.2023 - Current
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Install fire-protection sprinkler systems according to code requirements.
- Conduct pressure tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functioning before use by personnel or customers.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Document all work performed accurately for future reference.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
Pipefitter Foreman
KBR
LaPorte, TX
01.2022 - 03.2023
Journeyman Pipefitter
Cajun Constructors Inc.
Baytown, TX
02.2021 - 12.2021
Journeyman Pipefitter
Sun Industrial Group
Cameron, La.
02.2017 - 04.2018
Journeyman Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Nederland, TX
07.2015 - 02.2016
Skills
- Pressure testing
- Leak detection
- Material prepping
- Blueprints and Specifications
Certification
NCCER Certified # 13299520
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Industrial
10.2023 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
KBR
01.2022 - 03.2023
Journeyman Pipefitter
Cajun Constructors Inc.
02.2021 - 12.2021
Journeyman Pipefitter
Sun Industrial Group
02.2017 - 04.2018
Journeyman Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
07.2015 - 02.2016
NCCER Certified # 13299520
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