Keith Flora
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Continued Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter
DZ Atlantic
Tonopah, AZ
05.2019 - Current
- fabricate piping, structural steel, and bend instrumentation of various alloys to engineered design, rigging of piping structural steel and plant equipment, machining of piping and fittings, trouble shoot equipment testing. installation of piping and equipment on SP666, SP1636, and SMP projects in accordance with procedures and PVNGS WorkOrders.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Lead Pipefitter
Riley Power Group
Tonopah, AZ
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Fabricate piping of various alloys, supports, and plant equipment by engineered design and by plant instructions and procedures, and machine piping and fitting to plant configuration.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during installations, repairs, maintenance activities.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Inspected installed systems to ensure conformance with specification or blueprints.
Piping Supervisor
Turner Industries LLC
Corpus, TX
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversite of piping fabrication and installation heavy plant equipment.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with all crafts to discuss job hazards and safe work practices.
- Inspected new and existing piping systems for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to client.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between subcontractors regarding scope of work or schedule issues.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications and test procedures related to piping systems installations or modifications.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Coordinated the installation of piping systems, equipment and components.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to discuss job hazards and safe work practices.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Piping Supervisor
Riley Power Group
Tonopah, AZ
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Provided technical support to pipefitters as needed during installations.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Instructed crew members in proper techniques for cutting, welding, threading, assembling, measuring, bending and joining pipes or tubes.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Monitored and supervised crews of up to ten workers in the safe installation of piping systems, ensuring that all work was completed according to OSHA regulations.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Identified areas where additional training may be necessary among team members and worked closely with supervisors and managers to provide such training when requested.
- Inspected and tested pipes for leaks or other defects and made necessary repairs.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Maintained records of time sheets and materials used for each job.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Pipefitter/Maintenance Supervisor
Carolina Energy Solutions/ Westinghouse
Tonopah, AZ
09.2009 - 12.2014
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Locate FME in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Piping Supervisor
The Atlantic Group
Tonopah, AZ
07.2007 - 09.2009
- Used strong attention to detail and knowledge of resources to manage technical issues.
- Assessed task completion to meet tight project deadlines.
- Monitored the progress of work activities to ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality control standards, and project timelines.
- Accomplished team objectives by effectively directing daily activities.
- Troubleshot operational issues associated with mechanical piping systems and implemented corrective measures when necessary.
- Provided technical guidance to personnel regarding mechanical piping system components such as valves, pumps, compressors, fittings, hoses, and other related equipment.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed on the installed mechanical piping systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of mechanical piping systems for proper functioning and identified areas for improvement.
- Ensured that all personnel adhere to safety protocols while working on or around mechanical piping systems.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Piping Supervisor /Plant Maintenance Mechanic
JVIC Industrial
Corpus Christi, TX
05.2000 - 08.2008
- fabricate piping to engineer design drawing, heavy rigging of plant equipment and piping, calculate trigonometry for piping and structural configurations, performed routine maintenance on plant equipment.
- Piping Supervisor coordinates work with clients, oversees projects and employees, acts as a liaison to engineering, and management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calallen High School
Corpus Christi, TX05-1990
Skills
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Maintenance and repair
- Industrial piping
- Work order management
- Emergency repairs
- Construction management
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Safety procedures
- Pipe cutting
- Project management
- Pipe fabrication
- Worksite safety
- Pipe measuring
- Piping installations
- Installation and maintenance
- Documentation review
- Fabrication oversight
- Welding supervision
- System testing
- Inspection coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
- Written communication
- Worker supervision
- Teamwork
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Crew supervision
- Work planning and scheduling
- Coordinate team operations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Field supervision
- Job planning
- Self control and integrity
- Health and safety compliance
- Dependable and hardworking
- Task prioritization
- Construction Mathematics
- Problem-solving abilities
- Risk management
- Production optimization
- Record keeping
- Site inspection
- Safety and compliance
- Employee motivation
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Performance evaluation
- Employee management
Certification
- OSHA10 #18-004413286
- NCCCO Rigger Signalman #2103202365
- NCCER +Pipefitter and Performance Verified, Industrial Boilermaker(Maintenance), Rigging Fudamental #3902572
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter
DZ Atlantic
05.2019 - Current
Lead Pipefitter
Riley Power Group
03.2019 - 05.2019
Piping Supervisor
Turner Industries LLC
04.2017 - 03.2019
Piping Supervisor
Riley Power Group
12.2014 - 04.2017
Pipefitter/Maintenance Supervisor
Carolina Energy Solutions/ Westinghouse
09.2009 - 12.2014
Piping Supervisor
The Atlantic Group
07.2007 - 09.2009
Piping Supervisor /Plant Maintenance Mechanic
JVIC Industrial
05.2000 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Calallen High School
Similar Profiles
Samantha MooreSamantha Moore
Tool Room Attendant at DZ AtlanticTool Room Attendant at DZ Atlantic
Amanda RiosAmanda Rios
Palo Verde Nuclear Plant Worker at DZ AtlanticPalo Verde Nuclear Plant Worker at DZ Atlantic
Chris GrubbChris Grubb
Ironworker at DZ AtlanticIronworker at DZ Atlantic