Dwayne Yazzie
Holbrook,AZ
Summary
Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing 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
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Rk Mechanical
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Installed commercial piping systems for RK Mechanical construction projects.
- Measured, cut, and threaded pipe using shop and field tools.
- Read blueprints and layout drawings for accurate pipe routing.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Assembled valves, fittings, and supports to code requirements.
- Tested piping systems for leaks and pressure compliance.
- Coordinated with plumbers, welders, and foremen on site work.
- Grooved and brazed pipe connections during mechanical installations.
Journeyman Pipefitter/Journeyman Plumber
Cobb mechanical
Colorado Springs, Colorado
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Installed and repaired piping systems for Cobb Mechanical commercial construction projects.
- Read blueprints and specifications to layout piping runs accurately.
- Aligned, fitted, and secured pipe assemblies for heating and cooling systems.
- Tested piping for leaks and corrected faulty joints and connections.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Measured, cut, and threaded pipe using hand tools and power tools.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
- Read blueprints and layouts to plan pipe routes and fixture placement.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Operated excavators for trenching, grading, and material removal at work sites.
- Followed site plans, utility markings, and excavation instructions during daily work.
- Adjusted machine controls for precise digging around pipes, foundations, and structures.
- Operated excavator to dig trenches, footings and foundations for new construction projects.
Journeyman Plumber
Rks mechanical
Flagstaff, Arizona
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Inspected pipes, fixtures, and drains for leaks and code issues.
- Tested water lines and drainage systems for proper pressure and flow.
- Diagnosed plumbing failures and replaced worn valves, faucets, and fittings.
- Coordinated with mechanical crews to complete rough-ins and final hookups.
- Followed safety procedures and local plumbing codes on job sites.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
Education
Northern Arizona Academy
Winslow, AZSkills
- Piping layout
- Blueprint interpretation
- Piping fabrication
- Mechanical installations
- Piping fitting
- Commercial pipefitting
- Pipe alignment
- Pipe grooving
- Flange assembly
- Torch brazing
- Pump installation
- Hot water systems
- Steam systems
- Chilled water systems
- Hand and power tools
- Safety procedures
- Piping rigging
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Rk Mechanical
01.2020 - 12.2023
Journeyman Pipefitter/Journeyman Plumber
Cobb mechanical
03.2017 - 01.2020
Journeyman Plumber
Rks mechanical
05.2015 - 05.2016
Northern Arizona Academy