Derek Fague
Hope,United States
Summary
Accomplished Pipe Fitter and Combat Engineer with a proven track record at Electric Boat, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. Skilled in OSHA 30 standards and adept at leading teams under pressure, I bring a blend of technical expertise and leadership abilities, ensuring mission standards are met with precision and accountability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Local 271
Providence, RI
10.2023 - Current
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Replaced old piping in residential and commercial areas.
- Worked along side heavy machinery where communication and safety was used at all times to effectively have a safe work environment.
- Rebuilt sewer, and catch base covers where math formulas were used to determine proper height and alignment with the road for proper water flow.
Pipe Fitter (team Lead)
Electric Boat
North Kingstown, RI
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Oversaw inexperienced workers jobs, by training and assisting them.
- Worked along side welders, following all of the US Navy’s SOPs.
- Properly checked and maintained the cleanliness of all pipes in accordance with the SOPs. Also maintained Nuclear and Steam Plant qualifications for special pipe being installed.
- Went over blue prints daily for jobs being installed as well as doing math daily in order for the pipe fit correctly and accordance with the engineers designs.
- Installed heavy duty pipe hangers where a welder is required. All hangers installed were in accordance with the measurements as well as having each hanger oriented to a certain degree as required.
Infantry Team Leader
US Army National Guard
East Greenwich, RI
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Utilized tactical expertise to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to successful outcomes in high-stress situations.
- Led infantry team to successfully complete missions by providing clear instructions and efficient communication.
- Improved morale within the team by addressing concerns promptly and offering constructive feedback.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Checked equipment and performed layouts of all gear and resources of my soldiers before training events as well as after.
- Properly used effective communication with higher ups to ensure the mission standards were met at all times.
Combat Engineer
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises in demolitions, mine warfare, and obstacle construction.
- Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $100,000.00
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
- Conducted foot patrols in the theater of combat as a lead patrolman, using mine detecting equipment.
- Used math formulas to calculate the amount of explosives needed to create the proper blast.
- Taught fellow soldiers how to build breaching charges as well as ring charges when coming across enemy hazards.
Education
Laborer Apprenticeship Program
Pomfret, CTMaritime Pipe Fitting
Westerly Education Center
WesterlyHigh School Diploma -
Nel/Cps Construction Career
Cranston, RI06.2012
Skills
- OSHA 30
- Able to perform JHA’s
- Effectively able to communicate and perform to the company’s standards
- Maintain accountability
- Situational awareness
- Pay attention to close detail
- Able to work as a team leader
Timeline
Laborer
Local 271
10.2023 - Current
Pipe Fitter (team Lead)
Electric Boat
10.2020 - 09.2023
Infantry Team Leader
US Army National Guard
10.2017 - 04.2021
Combat Engineer
US Army
07.2014 - 10.2017
Laborer Apprenticeship Program
Maritime Pipe Fitting
Westerly Education Center
High School Diploma -
Nel/Cps Construction Career