Matthew Clayton
Trinity,TX
Summary
Accomplished Pipefitter General Foreman with a proven track record at Gowan Inc, adept in blueprint reading and project management. Excelled in ensuring seamless project execution and maintaining worksite safety, leading teams to complete installations with precision. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and commitment to OSHA compliance, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Fitter
Harcon
2024.05 - Current
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Pipefitter
Ww Mechanical
2023.08 - 2024.05
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Pipefitter Field Foreman
Magnum Air
2021.01 - 2023.08
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Pipefitter General Foreman
Gowan Inc
2007.01 - 2020.06
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Collaborated with subcontractors for seamless coordination of work scopes, ensuring smooth project execution from start to finish.
- Ordered necessary supplies and materials required for installation of new work and remodeling of existing systems.
- Kept teams properly supplied with materials, tools, plans and supplementary assistance to meet project deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
Education
Degree In Pipe Fitti G - Pipe Fitting
Pipe Fitter 211 Apprentice Ship
Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Pipefitting
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Piping specifications
- Pipe threading
- Pressure testing
- Hand and power tools
- Materials Ordering
- Project Management
- Commercial construction experience
- Brazing Joints
- Soldering Copper Pipes
- HVAC Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Piping installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
Timeline
Pipe Fitter
Harcon
2024.05 - Current
Pipefitter
Ww Mechanical
2023.08 - 2024.05
Pipefitter Field Foreman
Magnum Air
2021.01 - 2023.08
Pipefitter General Foreman
Gowan Inc
2007.01 - 2020.06
Degree In Pipe Fitti G - Pipe Fitting
Pipe Fitter 211 Apprentice Ship