Michael James
Mechanicsville,MD
Summary
Skilled Apprentice Steamfitter with a proven track record at Kelly HVAC, adept in pressure testing and demonstrating exceptional teamwork. Excelled in industrial piping layout and boiler maintenance, significantly enhancing system efficiency. Mastered pipe fabrication and installation, ensuring project success through meticulous attention to detail and safety adherence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Steamfitter
Kelly HVAC
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Assisted in the assembly of pipe systems for steam and hot water distribution.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Assisted in the installation of boilers, valves, and pumps.
- Adhered to safety regulations while working on-site.
- Checked drawings and blueprints prior to beginning installations.
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble pipes.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding job specifications.
- Assembled valves, fittings, gauges, filters, according to diagrams.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks by filling them with water under pressure.
- Maintained records of materials used and time taken for each job task completed.
- Cleaned debris from work area after completing tasks.
- Installed condenser units and ran line sets to the units.
- Installed mini split systems
- Caroline County Middle School 188 VAV systems.
- Installed commercial hot and cold water circulator pumps.
- Repaired and maintained boilers by removing old sections and replacing them with new ones, punching tubes.
- Cooling tower maintenance.
- Compressor change-outs.
Apprentice Steamfitter
W.E. Bowers
Beltsville, MD
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Assisted in the assembly of pipe systems for steam and hot water distribution.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Assisted in the installation of boilers, valves, and pumps.
- Adhered to safety regulations while working on-site.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Checked drawings and blueprints prior to beginning installations.
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble pipes.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding job specifications.
- Assembled valves, fittings, gauges, filters, according to diagrams.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Fabricated brackets and supports for piping systems according to layout plans.
- Measured, cut, thread and bent pipes to specified angles using appropriate tools.
- Operated power tools such as grinders, drill presses and saws safely.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Connected pipes with couplings, clamps, screws and bolts using hand tools.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
McDonough
Pomfret, MD06-2004
Skills
- Pressure testing
- Pipe threading
- Industrial piping layout
- Hot water systems
- Pipe fabrication
- Boiler maintenance
- Valve installation
- Threaded pipe installation
- Pipe insulation
- Pipe bending
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pump installation
- Pipe cutting
- Flange installation
- Oxy-acetylene torch use
Timeline
Apprentice Steamfitter
Kelly HVAC
08.2021 - 10.2024
Apprentice Steamfitter
W.E. Bowers
08.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
McDonough
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