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
2025.08 - 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
2024.04 - 2025.08
- 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
2021.10 - 2024.04
- 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
2017.08 - 2021.09
- 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, MDCertificate - Steamfitting
Steamfitters Local 602
Landover, MD2022-06
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
2025.08 - Current
Steamfitter Foreman
Pro-Air
2024.04 - 2025.08
Journeyman Steamfitter
Pro-Air
2021.10 - 2024.04
Apprentice Steamfitter
John J Kirlin
2017.08 - 2021.09
Great Mills High School
Certificate - Steamfitting
Steamfitters Local 602