Kelby Risch

Pipefitter

Various Specialty Industrial Const. Companies

09.2014 - Current

Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Read and interpreted P&ID's, blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Closely involved in LOTO (lock out, tag out) procedures with operation as required
Maintained high level of commitment to all required OSHA procedures and protocols