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Kayla Carter

Lovettsville,VA

Summary

Dynamic steamfitter with extensive experience at John J Kirlin and Pro-Air, excelling in piping fabrication and installation. Proven leadership in supervising teams, enhancing productivity, and enforcing safety protocols. Skilled in brazing and blueprint reading, consistently delivering projects on time while fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to high standards and continuous improvement in HVAC systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Steamfitter

W.E. Bowers
08.2025 - Current
  • Proficient in the installation of steel pipe and butterfly valves.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings.
  • Mentored apprentice steamfitters, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards for skill development.

Steamfitter Foreman

Pro-Air
04.2024 - 08.2025
  • Supervised between 3-15 fitters on the jobsite.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engage in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within set timeframes.
  • Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintained proper communication with project managers, site engineers, general contractors, and other trades.

Journeyman Steamfitter

Pro-Air
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Installed refrigeration pipe and systems, ensuring proper functionality.
  • Proficient in brazing copper pipe.
  • Proficient in leak checking and testing pipe installation.
  • Performing vacuums on the system as well as charging the system.

Apprentice Steamfitter

John J Kirlin
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • Facilitated timely completion of projects by actively participating in pre-planning meetings with supervisors to discuss job scope details.
  • Proficiently interpreted spool drawings for proper spool pieces fabricated.
  • Demonstrated the ability to properly cut, groove and thread pipe.
  • Assisted in completing projects on time by following blueprints and work orders under the supervision of a journeyman steamfitter.
  • Ability to operate shop equipment including hand tools, grooving machine, pipe threader, and cutting machine.

Education

Great Mills High School
Great Mills, MD

Certificate - Steamfitting

Steamfitters Local 602
Landover, MD
06-2022

Skills

  • Piping fabrication and installation
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools
  • Pressure testing
  • Brazing and soldering
  • Blueprint reading
  • HVAC systems
  • Worksite safety
  • Construction management
  • Job order prioritization
  • Leadership skills

Timeline

Steamfitter

W.E. Bowers
08.2025 - Current

Steamfitter Foreman

Pro-Air
04.2024 - 08.2025

Journeyman Steamfitter

Pro-Air
10.2021 - 04.2024

Apprentice Steamfitter

John J Kirlin
08.2017 - 09.2021

Great Mills High School

Certificate - Steamfitting

Steamfitters Local 602