Kenneth Keeling
Louisville,KY
Summary
Journeyman Plumber with 20+ years of experience in plumbing diagnostics, pipe installation, leak testing, and fixture replacement. Skilled in plumbing codes, pressure testing, and safe repair of residential and commercial systems.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Keeling Plumbing Incorporated
Louisville, Kentucky
1999.06 - Current
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed leaks, clogs, and fixture failures during Keeling Plumbing Incorporated repairs.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Installed residential plumbing systems for Keeling Plumbing Incorporated service projects.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Maintained tools, truck stock, and parts inventory for Keeling Plumbing Incorporated.
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
Pipefitter Apprentice
Schardein Mechanical
Louisville, Kentucky
2014.11 - 2015.03
- Assisted Schardein Mechanical pipefitting crews in installing copper and steel piping, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
- Measured and cut pipe for mechanical systems on Schardein Mechanical job sites.
- Assembled threaded, welded, and grooved pipe connections for commercial service lines.
- Installed hangers, supports, and brackets for heating and cooling pipe runs.
- Facilitated pressure testing and leak checks on piping systems to ensure operational integrity and safety standards.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Attended training sessions conducted by experienced Pipefitters to acquire knowledge about industry best practices.
- Collaborated with journeymen Pipefitters on complex fabrication projects, applying specialized skills to contribute to project success.
Welder
Kentuckiana Curb Company
Louisville, Kentucky
2004.06 - 2012.01
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Executed gas tungsten arc welding using filler rods to ensure quality welds.
- Welded steel curb forms for Kentuckiana Curb Company production work.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage, documenting defects to maintain production standards.
- Instructed apprentices on welding techniques and safety protocols to enhance skill development and workplace safety. in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Read blueprints and layouts for curb company welding jobs.
Education
General Welding Certificate - All Processes of Welding
Knights School of Welding
Louisville, KY2004-10
Skills
- Plumbing diagnostics
- Leak testing
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing codes
- Pipe installation
- Fixture replacement
- Water heater installation
- Potable water systems
- Pressure testing
- Pipefitting procedures
- Pipe soldering
- Welding operations
- Pipe welding
- Water distribution systems
Certification
- Med Gas Certification
- 6G Weld Certication
- Journeyman Plumber License
Timeline
Pipefitter Apprentice
Schardein Mechanical
2014.11 - 2015.03
Welder
Kentuckiana Curb Company
2004.06 - 2012.01
Journeyman Plumber
Keeling Plumbing Incorporated
1999.06 - Current
General Welding Certificate - All Processes of Welding
Knights School of Welding