Karson Bell
Fort Worth
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in pipefitting, known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in blueprint reading, welding, and pipe installation, with solid background in maintaining safety standards and ensuring project efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and delivering high-quality results, consistently meeting changing demands and achieving project goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
STI
TX
11.2024 - Current
- Installed and maintained piping systems for various industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system issues and implement solutions.
- Conducted system pressure tests to verify integrity and performance of installations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards throughout projects.
- Performed essential maintenance tasks on pipe systems to extend their life span and reduce the risk of failure.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues across trades for better collaboration during multi-disciplinary projects.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling piping systems.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Expedited project completion with effective use of power tools such as grinders, drills, saws, and torches for various tasks.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Pipefitter
Performance Contracting
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, and welders on diverse job sites.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Pipefitter/Combo Welder
W-S Industrial
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Installed and maintained piping systems in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine project requirements and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join pipes using various techniques, ensuring structural integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions on-site.
- Conducted regular inspections of installed systems to identify potential leaks or issues proactively.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Combo Pipe Welder
Republic Refrigeration
NC
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment and materials from unnecessary risks
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment
- Soldered seams and filled holes on fabricated metal products
- Shut off valves using keys and wrenches to make repairs and modifications
- Heated and separated, soldered or brazed to adjust alignment and correct defects
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical and overhead positions
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand work requirements and equipment needs.
- Fabricated and installed piping systems in accordance with safety standards and project specifications.
Active Duty Soldier
US ARMY
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Supervised location, construction and concealment of infantry positions andequipment
- Developed programs of instruction, lesson plans and training support packages forindividual and collective military training
- Engaged and neutralized enemy combatants in armed conflicts and served aspeacekeeper in international interventions
- Marked and located sites selected for geophysical training, taking into accountenvironmental impact on area
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in
- Jul 2018offensive, defensive and retrograde operations
- Operated all-wheel vehicles and equipment over varied terrain and roadways,including combat and tactical vehicles
- Worked with team members to assess situations and create plans
- Supervised the installation and operation of tactical equipment such as power,security and satellite devices
- Specialized in combat weaponry to support troops in field
- Supported team missions with reliable attention to detail and follow through oncritical assignments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Richburg Central Highschool
Bolivar, NYSkills
- Hand and power tools
- Repair and maintenance
- Pipe measuring
- Installation and maintenance
- Pipe alignment
- Safety procedures
- Material prepping
- Pipe fitting
- OSHA regulations
- Blueprints and specifications
- Worksite safety
- Systems troubleshooting
- Material cutting
- Blueprint analysis
Certification
NCCER Pipefitter
OSHA 10
Forklift
Ariel lifts
Timeline
Pipefitter
STI
11.2024 - Current
Pipefitter
Performance Contracting
08.2023 - 11.2024
Pipefitter/Combo Welder
W-S Industrial
11.2022 - 07.2023
Combo Pipe Welder
Republic Refrigeration
03.2022 - 11.2022
Active Duty Soldier
US ARMY
07.2018 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Bolivar Richburg Central Highschool