Jose Fernando Ceron Reyes

• Foreman for the last 4 years in three different projects. VCU and William and Mary.
• Stick and Tig welder
• Threaded pipes using piping machines
• Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
• Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications and set up machines prior to beginning work
• Supervised apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work
• Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites
• Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
• Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines
• Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
• Identified issues and brought to job foreman to be resolved
• Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system
• Drilled holed into parts of existing structures to complete piping meeting applicable codes
• Dobe some plumbing systems with correct piping, fittings and valves
• Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults
• Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability
• Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces
• Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment
• Aided crews in joining, wrapping and sealing sections of pipe
• Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters
• Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
• Maintained positive relationships with all customers
• Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices
• Performed basic machine set up
• Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
• Provided outstanding customer service
• Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition
• Safe and efficient operation of forklifts, boom lifts, small equipment
• Accurately read blueprints to install Steam, chilled and heating water systems
• Used hand tools to change worn cutting tools
• Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order. Mostly structural welding
• Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
• Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools

• Read prints

• Install, assemble, and fabricate mechanical piping systems

Install pumps, AHUs and cooling towers

• Work with copper and solder

• Work with PVC and CPVC