Jackie Wheeler
Arlington,VA
Summary
Reliable technician possessing exceptional communication, documentation, and multitasking capabilities. Forward-thinking and industrious professional with 8-year background in assembling and installing piping for water, air, hydraulic and gas systems as well 4 years as a technician specializing in equipment calibration, routine maintenance, problem identification/resolution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Gate Station Technician
Washington Gas
Springfield, VA
11.2020 - Current
- Tested and calibrated instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability of gate station operations.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults such as HEISS, AMETEK, HART, RTD, and Multimeter.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Adjusted, connected, or disconnected wiring, piping and tubing to complete repairs and installations.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
Pipefitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News
08.2013 - Current
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained piping systems
- Supervised 10 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required
- Assembled and secured pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to project specifications
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Proficient in purging using argon and nitrogen gases as well trained in hydrostatic testing
- Capable of using cut machines as well as hand prepping V and J bevel butt joints
- Has worked primarily with thin wall and heavy wall copper/nickel, nickel/copper, and stainless piping varying in size from 1/4 inch to 12 inch.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, VA01.2008
Skills
- New Construction and Renovation
- Problem resolution
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Accomplishments
Has built 10 VCS ( Virginia Class Submarine) from the John Warner to the Montana. Also has been a part of the refurbishment of the USS Helena and USS Columbus of the LA Class.
Worked as vice chair of our departments safety council aimed at being proactive to safety instead of reactive.
Timeline
Gate Station Technician
Washington Gas
11.2020 - Current
Pipefitter
Huntington Ingalls Industries
08.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
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