Erik Hillstrom
Summary
Highly trained pipe fitter and carpenter with excellent skills in managing teams and supervising job sites. Conscientious in coordinating tasks, resources, and records for projects. Strong attention to detail while remaining efficient in work completion. Pursuing a position that will allow the use of prior established skill sets.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Pipe Fitter
FCA, Chrysler Assembly Plant
Belivedere , IL
09.2017 - Current
- Responsible for general maintenance, installation, and upkeep of new and existing equipment including: pipes, pumps, compressors, pneumatic controls and logic, hydraulics, steam systems, chillers, hot water systems, cooling towers, boilers, heat exchangers, air handling units, VAV boxes, cabinet unit heaters, and fan coil units.
Steam Fitter/Pipe Fitter
UW Health
Madison , WI
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Responsible for the installation and repair of piping systems throughout the hospital facility; this includes: HVAC, hot/chilled water systems, steam, and condensate
Journeyman Pipe Fitter/Foreman
City Of Chicago, Department Of Aviation
Chicago , IL
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for the installation and upkeep of new and existing equipment such as: piping, pumps, compressors, pneumatic controls, pneumatic valves, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, heat exchangers, air handling units, VAV boxes, cabinet unit heaters, and fan coil units
- Generated and completed all work orders
- Managed daily timesheets
- Responsible for the coordination of tradesmen for the completion of projects
Journeyman Pipe Fitter-General Foreman/Foreman
Graycor
Oakbrook , IL
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Managed and directed the activities of up to 50 pipe fitters and 6 foreman pipe fitters in the installation of small and large bore carbon steel piping.
- Attended supervisory, safety, QC, and pre/post hydro meetings
- Maintained the daily work-completed log
- Prepared one day look-ahead sheets for the next day
- Maintained a personal quality control weld log
- Initiated and completed RFIs, TSAs, as-built, and isometric drawings
- Ordered materials needed for job completion
- Reviewed and submitted all employee timesheets for accuracy
- Assisted in the estimation of future projects and project schedules for job completion
Journeyman Pipe Fitter-Foreman
Commercial Mechanical, Inc.
Dunlap , IL
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Assisted the general foreman in all aspects of pipe fitting with on-site supervision of labor force as well as the installation of small and large bore piping
- Read blueprints, coordinated and scheduled contractors
- Wrote RFIs and prepared as-builts
- Ordered and received materials
- Supervised the hands-on layout and installation of all mechanical equipment and piping
Project Manager/Estimator/Journeyman Pipe Fitter
Advance Mechanical Systems
Arlington Heights , IL
09.2006 - 04.2011
- Project manager/estimator/sales
- Managed multiple jobs at one time including: large scale healthcare systems, cogeneration plants, large mechanical central plants, schools, and high rises as well as design-build projects
- Estimated job costs for pipe fitting, plumbing, and sheet metal projects
- Prepared submittal packages and job proposal letters, coordinated and typed purchase orders for material vendors and subcontractors
- Attended coordination meetings
- Formalized 3-D BIM prints
- Performed on-site evaluations of job progress
- Wrote time and material tickets and quarterly reports as well as provided customers with O & M manuals upon job completion
- Supervised the work flow of various mechanical projects including the new construction of high-rises, hospitals, and schools
Project Manager/Estimator-Apprentice Pipe Fitter
Bert C. Young Mechanical Contractors
Bellwood , IL
07.2002 - 09.2006
- Estimated and tracked job costs for pipe fitting and plumbing projects
- Evaluated job progress on site; wrote and prepared invoices and quarterly reports
- Worked with all aspects of pipe fitting including HVAC, threaded pipe, welded carbon steel pipe, PVC, copper, and medical piping systems
Petty Officer 2nd Class: Utilitiesman
United States Navy
01.1991 - 12.1998
- Installed and maintained HVAC systems, potable and waste water lines, shore-based boilers, pneumatic controls, pumps and compressors, and all phases of construction including residential, commercial, and industrial
Education
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - Pipe Fitting
Pipe Fitters' Training Fund Local Union #597
Mokena, IL06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2001
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, IL05.1999
High School Diploma -
Hall High School
Spring Valley, IL05.1989
Skills
- Safe Work Practices with OSHA 10 and OSHA 40 certification
- Welding Certifications: UA 15, UA 21, UA 22, UA 42
- Medical Gas Installation as per NFPA-99 ASSE 6010, certification number 107A-1
- Heavy Rigging Certificate
- Universal Refrigerant License, 1995
- Class B Driver's License with endorsements, 1998-present
Timeline
Steam Fitter/Pipe Fitter
UW Health
08.2021 - 10.2021
Journeyman Pipe Fitter
FCA, Chrysler Assembly Plant
09.2017 - Current
Journeyman Pipe Fitter/Foreman
City Of Chicago, Department Of Aviation
09.2014 - 08.2017
Journeyman Pipe Fitter-General Foreman/Foreman
Graycor
04.2012 - 09.2014
Journeyman Pipe Fitter-Foreman
Commercial Mechanical, Inc.
04.2011 - 04.2012
Project Manager/Estimator/Journeyman Pipe Fitter
Advance Mechanical Systems
09.2006 - 04.2011
Project Manager/Estimator-Apprentice Pipe Fitter
Bert C. Young Mechanical Contractors
07.2002 - 09.2006
Petty Officer 2nd Class: Utilitiesman
United States Navy
01.1991 - 12.1998
Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - Pipe Fitting
Pipe Fitters' Training Fund Local Union #597
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Illinois Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Hall High School
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