Joshua Mcintosh
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced and Highly Motivated Pipefitter with history of working in Commercial, Marine and Residential construction projects. Displaying skills in Fabrication, installation and repair using blueprints,drawings,and schematics to understand job specifications to determine necessary layouts. Past roles have consistently showcased ability to perform both welds and pipe system installations with precision, contributing to overall project efficiency safely
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
BMI Construction
Virginia Beach, Virginia
12.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Provided direction and guidance to employees.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Pipefitter Supervisor
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
Newport News, Virginia
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Plumber Pipefitter
Southeastern Mechanical Inc
Chesapeake, Virginia
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Diagnosed problems with plumbing systems by listening for leaks; inspecting exposed pipes; testing pressure gauges; running diagnostic tests.
- Installed and maintained water supply systems, including pumps, valves, piping, tanks, fixtures, and other related equipment.
- Fabricated and assembled pipe sections for steam and hot-water heating systems.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as washers, gaskets, and seals in plumbing system components.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings using power saws or hand tools.
- Tested pipe systems for proper functioning after installation or repair.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems; identify required materials; measure distances between cutting points; calculate angles for connections.
- Assembled valves and hangers for new installations and repaired existing ones.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
Pipefitter Supervisor
Lyon Shipyard
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2009 - 12.2017
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Calculate estimates for labor costs based on project size and complexity.
- Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
Education
General Studies
Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VASkills
- Experienced with various piping applications (Buttweld,Socket weld, Silverbraze,Soldering, Glue Socket, Threaded and mechanical connections)
- Experienced in both pneumatic and electrical power tools ( Pipe threader,cutters,saws,grinders, drills,cutting torches
- Experienced in fabrication And installation of various New and Repaired piping systems and assemblies ( Potable water, Chilled water, Hydronic,Gas,Hydraulic, Sanitary, Fireman, Oil )
- Experienced with installation using Blueprints,drawings,schematics
- Experienced with various material ( Carbon steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized, Copper, CUNI, PVC, Cast Iron)
- Tac welding
- Experienced in Soldering and Silverbraze
- Experienced in completion of work IAW OSHA, Marine, Naval safety procedures
- Experienced in Rigging of material and equipment such as ( Pumps,Piping,Valves,Exchangers, ect )
- Target Existing piping ,Fabricate and install New
Timeline
Owner
BMI Construction
12.2020 - Current
Pipefitter Supervisor
East Coast Repair and Fabrication
10.2019 - 11.2020
Plumber Pipefitter
Southeastern Mechanical Inc
10.2018 - 07.2019
Pipefitter Supervisor
Lyon Shipyard
09.2009 - 12.2017
General Studies
Oscar Smith High School