Dustin Abbott
Morgantown,KY
Summary
Dedicated certified welder and Journeyman Steamfitter with 19 years experience in coal fired plants and industrial maintenance. Five years experience with Tennessee Valley Authority serving as Level two Steamfitter. Excellent work ethic while completing difficult tasks and putting safety first. Exceptional at trouble shooting and mitigating problems following procedures. Specialize in quality making certified high pressure steam welds, fabrication of piping systems and rebuilding various types of valves.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman/Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
Local 633 Plumbers And Pipefitters
Owensboro , KY
05.2017 - Current
- Fabrication and install high pressure steam, process, gas and chemical piping systems following codes and procedures.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Trouble shoot and repair high pressure steam valves, pressure relief valves, diaphragm valves, electric, pneumatic and thermally actuated.
- Install industrial equipment high pressure pumps, conveyor systems, hydraulics systems and structural steel.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions following clearance procedures.
- Over see annual boiler and steam projects and outages following codes and procedures.
Level II Steamfitter
Tennessee Valley Authority
Paradise , KY
10.2011 - 05.2017
- Fabrication of high pressure steam, hydrogen, water, oil, ammonia and gas piping systems.
- Trouble shoot and repair various style high pressure steam valves, process valves, pressure relief valves both electric and pneumatic actuated.
- All power house and coal yard operations maintenance.
- Continuous rigging, ariel lift, clearance procedure training.
- Communicated with employees and upper management to convey concerns, status updates and other pertinent information.
- Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder
Local 633 Plumbers And Pipefitters
Owensboro , KY
11.2007 - 10.2011
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Install and repair pulverizers mills, ash handling systems, scrubber, so3 lime equipment.
- Under ground installations and repairs.
- Install and repair valves and pumps.
- Make high pressure steam welds.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
Welder/Maintenance Mechanic
Fluor Daniel
Russellville , KY
04.2004 - 11.2007
- Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Certified welder
- Install industrial equipment and production lines.
- Overhead crane maintenance and weld repairs.
- Fabricate and install piping systems, pumps and motors.
Plumber Pipefitter
Youngs Mechanical
Bowling Green , KY
05.2003 - 02.2004
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
Morgantown, KY05.2003
Skills
- Certified welder with UA11, UA15, UA63, UA21, UA41 certifications in carbon and stainless steel
- Clearance procedure training
- Certified Aerial lifts and forklift operation
- Confined space training
- Certified rigger
- Steam powerplant and Industrial maintenance
- Mov valve, gate valve, globe valve, pneumatic valve rebuilds
- Pressure Testing
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Steam Boilers
- Safe Work Practices
- Isometric Drawings and reading blue prints
Timeline
General Foreman/Building Trades Journeyman Pipefitter
Local 633 Plumbers And Pipefitters
05.2017 - Current
Level II Steamfitter
Tennessee Valley Authority
10.2011 - 05.2017
Journeyman Pipefitter/Welder
Local 633 Plumbers And Pipefitters
11.2007 - 10.2011
Welder/Maintenance Mechanic
Fluor Daniel
04.2004 - 11.2007
Plumber Pipefitter
Youngs Mechanical
05.2003 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Butler County High School
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