Dontay Bell
Journeyman Pipefitter
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Experienced Pipefitter offering well-developed skills. Pursuing a position in a busy organization where a qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Pipefitter
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
Norfolk, VA
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
Norfolk, VA06.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Pipefitting
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Emergency Services
- Relationship Building
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Detail Oriented
- Safety Protocols
- Blueprint Reading
- Experienced With hand and power tools
- Material Prepping
- Piping Specifications
- Equipment Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Braze certified
- Level 1 piping knowledge
- P1 and P2 knowledge
Timeline
Apprentice Pipefitter
BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
08.2019 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Granby High School
Some College (No Degree) - Marine Pipefitting
Tidewater Community College