MICHAEL FILIPOFF
DYER,IN
Summary
Seasoned pipe fitter with extensive experience in HVAC systems, specializing in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Proven track record in supervising teams and managing project timelines while ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter General Foreman
Helm Mechanical
Bridgeview, Illinois
04.2026 - Current
- Installed piping systems for HVAC and plumbing projects across commercial sites.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate pipe layout and installation.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring operational readiness for daily tasks.
- Installed refrigeration systems in commercial and residential properties.
- Diagnosed and repaired HVAC units for optimal performance.
Service Foreman
Kraemer Contracting Group
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
10.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised team of pipefitters on commercial and industrial projects.
- Managed team schedules and delegated tasks for efficient workflow.
- Coordinated pipe installation schedules to meet project timelines.
- Repaired and modified heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency.
- Trained new employees on tools, techniques, and safety protocols.
Pipefitter
Helm Mechanical
Bridgeview, Illinois
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Installed piping systems for residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Read blueprints to determine project specifications and layout.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines, enhancing overall project efficiency.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure reliable performance and minimize downtime.
Pipefitter Superintendent/Service
Sun Mechanical Systems
St Charles, IL
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided comprehensive piping and welding services for installation and maintenance of refrigerant systems.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Installed and repaired piping systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on piping systems, ensuring reliability and preventing leaks and failures.
- Coordinated procurement of materials with suppliers, supporting timely progress on ongoing projects.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for the job.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve product and service issues.
Pipefitter/Service Foreman
Trane
Willowbrook, IL
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Installed and repaired piping systems for heating and cooling applications, enhancing operational performance.
- Executed maintenance and welding tasks on refrigerant piping systems, ensuring system reliability.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate pipe installations.
- Coordinated with team members to achieve timely project completion.
Director of Special Projects
Command Group
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised mechanical layout, project management, design-build services, and startup activities to ensure successful project execution. Assisted with coordination of project requirements from design through startup.
- Coordinated project timelines and resources to align with organizational objectives and facilitate timely project completion.
- Maintained accurate records detailing scope, budget, timeline, deliverables, risks associated with each active project.
- Supervised mechanical layout, project management, design-build services, and startup activities to ensure successful project execution.Assisted with coordination of project requirements from design through startup.
- Executed sales strategy by leveraging product and service knowledge on outgoing sales calls to meet sales targets.`
Service Projects
GF Emcor Services Team Mechanical
Buffalo Grove, IL
06.2013 - 12.2022
- Delivered customer service to enhance client satisfaction, Installed piping systems, Refrigeration, Retrofits, Executed welding tasks to ensure project integrity and compliance, Set up rigging equipment, and Supported job bidding process to secure competitive contracts.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Hayes, Graycor, BMW, Morrison, Matrix Nac
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Foreman, Piping, Welded metal structures at job sites, contributing to project completion, Executed rigging tasks for equipment setup, facilitating smooth project transitions, Steel Mill work, Refinery work, Coordinated shut down processes, enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency
- Installed and repaired piping systems for industrial applications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety standards were met.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for accurate installations.
Pipefitter Service
All Tech
Chicago Heights, IL
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Installed piping systems according to specifications and safety standards.
- Maintained and repaired existing pipelines to ensure optimal functionality.
- Delivered service and installations for refrigeration systems and piping retrofits, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with safety standards
- Collaborated with other trades to coordinate project timelines and workflow.
HVAC Installer/Service
KNZ Heating and Cooling
Crown Point, IN
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Performed HVAC installations and services, ensuring optimal system performance and customer satisfaction in residential properties.
- Installed HVAC systems according to manufacturer specifications and local codes.
- Diagnosed issues in HVAC systems and performed necessary repairs efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling units for optimal performance.
HVAC Installer
Addit Heating
Chicago, IL
05.2003 - 02.2005
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings to ensure optimal climate control and energy efficiency. Fabricated sheet metal components for HVAC systems, Installed and connected piping for HVAC systems, Conducted electrical work for HVAC systems to guarantee safe and reliable operation
- Installed HVAC systems according to manufacturer specifications and local codes.
- Diagnosed issues in HVAC units and performed necessary repairs efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems for optimal performance.
HVAC Service/Installer
All Temp
Paris, TN
09.2001 - 05.2003
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction, Serviced HVAC systems to maintain functionality and extend lifespan, Executed piping, electrical, and sheet metal work to support HVAC installations and repairs
- Installed heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine maintenance on HVAC equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects efficiently.
HVAC Installer
Addit Heating
Chicago, IL
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Installed HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings following safety protocols.
- Installed HVAC systems, including piping, electrical components, and sheet metal work, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety standards
- Diagnosed HVAC system issues and recommended appropriate repair solutions to clients.
- Conducted routine maintenance on heating and cooling equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee HS
Crete, IL06-1999
Skills
- HVAC services
- Refrigeration diagnostics
- Electrical work and piping
- Maintenance and repair techniques
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Blueprint interpretation
- Diagnostic techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Worksite safety practices
- Building codes and regulations
- Project oversight and supervision
- Schedule coordination and teamwork
- Procore software knowledge
- Client engagement
- Customer service strategies
- Worksite safetycation effectiveness
- Steam piping
- Detail-oriented problem solving
- Effective communication skills
- Steam piping
- Worksite safety
- Procore software
- Maintenance & repair
- Design build
Certification
- EPA Certified Universal
- LG VRF Training
- Mitsubishi VRF Training
Timeline
Pipefitter General Foreman
Helm Mechanical
04.2026 - Current
Service Foreman
Kraemer Contracting Group
10.2025 - 04.2026
Pipefitter
Helm Mechanical
04.2025 - 10.2025
Pipefitter Superintendent/Service
Sun Mechanical Systems
08.2024 - 04.2025
Pipefitter/Service Foreman
Trane
04.2024 - 08.2024
Director of Special Projects
Command Group
01.2023 - 04.2024
Service Projects
GF Emcor Services Team Mechanical
06.2013 - 12.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Hayes, Graycor, BMW, Morrison, Matrix Nac
05.2011 - 06.2013
Pipefitter Service
All Tech
02.2008 - 05.2011
HVAC Installer/Service
KNZ Heating and Cooling
02.2005 - 02.2008
HVAC Installer
Addit Heating
05.2003 - 02.2005
HVAC Service/Installer
All Temp
09.2001 - 05.2003
HVAC Installer
Addit Heating
08.1999 - 09.2001
High School Diploma -
Crete-Monee HS