Donnell Wiggins
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic Pipefitter Helper dedicated to teamwork, quality and safety. Eager to learn new skills and support crew needs. Works great under pressure to meet challenging demands.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
01.2019 - Current
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Firewatch
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Patrolling areas where hot work is being performed and watching out for fire hazards
- Being familiar with the facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm and notifying emergency services in the event of a fire
- Having fire-extinguishing equipment readily available and being well-trained in its use
- Extinguishing fires immediately or turning a fire alarm on
- Maintaining the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit
- Keeping flammable materials from ignition sources
- Stopping work if necessary and restoring safe conditions within the hot work area
Firewatch
NSC
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Patrolling areas where hot work is being performed and watching out for fire hazards
- Being familiar with the facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm and notifying emergency services in the event of a fire
- Having fire-extinguishing equipment readily available and being well-trained in its use
- Extinguishing fires immediately or turning a fire alarm on
- Maintaining the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit
- Keeping flammable materials from ignition sources
- Stopping work if necessary and restoring safe conditions within the hot work area
Education
High School Diploma -
I.C. Norcom High School
Portsmouth, VASkills
- Pipe Installation
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Blueprint Reading
- Performance Testing
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Power Tool Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Safety Protocols
Timeline
Pipefitter Helper
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
01.2019 - Current
Firewatch
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
05.2014 - 01.2019
Firewatch
NSC
05.2012 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
I.C. Norcom High School