Michael Warren
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Technician with extensive industrial experience at Celanese, skilled in pipefitting and welding. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Strong leadership skills foster collaboration and streamline workflows, ensuring safety compliance and high-quality project outcomes. Committed to achieving excellence in installation and maintenance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Celanese
Narrows, VA
05.2020 - 06.2026
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on production equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues and implemented repairs to minimize downtime across manufacturing processes.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, contributing to compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance equipment performance reliability.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Pipefitter
KBR
Narrows, VA
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency
Pipefitter
McDermott
Ashville, NC
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
- Coordinated the movement of materials and equipment to job sites
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system
Foreman
McDermott
Asheville, NC
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to optimize workflow and enhance project efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior staff, promoting skill development and adherence to best practices.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity across job sites.
- Developed work schedules, aligning resources with project timelines for optimal performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Collaborated with project managers in planning stages, advising on schedule adjustments and potential obstacles.
Pipefitter
Summit Industrial Construction
Moundsville, WV
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Identified issues and brought to the job foreman to be resolved.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Summit Industrial Construction
Moundsville, WV
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
- Coordinated the movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
- Used hoists and cranes to lift work pieces to machine.
Welder/Pipefitter
KBR
Narrows, VA
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked directly with operators and management to achieve success.
- welded pipe using different weld procedures
- certified in gtaw, smaw
- used blueprints to erect piping and supports for process lines
Pipefitter
Excel
Savannah, GA
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for the job.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- identified piping systems for installation
- used a variety of hand tools and power tools to perform job duties
Welder
Thompson Construction
Radford, VA
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld pipe and support parts.
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded various types of connections using gtaw to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter
KBR
Enoree, SC
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Welded metal parts with gas welding equipment as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
- welded pipe and supports to drawing
- certified in various types of welding procedures
- layout pipe and supports to blueprints and installed
Pipe Welder
Fluor
Jenkinsville, SC
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Interpreted isometric drawings and welding symbols to complete precise pipe fabrication and installation.
- Aligned, fit, and tacked pipe sections to maintain proper joint integrity and dimensional accuracy.
- Performed SMAW and GTAW welds on carbon steel and stainless steel piping assemblies.
- Inspected welds for defects, verifying compliance with WPS, ASME, and project quality standards.
- Coordinated with fitters and supervisors to sequence work safely and maintain efficient field progress.
Education
GED - Standard
Princeton Tech
Princeton, WV2000
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Commercial construction
- Industrial experience
- Pipefitting
- Commercial pipefitting
- Blueprints and schematics
- Piping specifications
- New construction and renovation
- Installation and maintenance
- Safety and compliance
- Welding
- Blueprints and specification
- Leadership skills
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Celanese
05.2020 - 06.2026
Pipefitter
KBR
08.2019 - 05.2020
Pipefitter
McDermott
01.2019 - 07.2019
Foreman
McDermott
01.2019 - 07.2019
Pipefitter
Summit Industrial Construction
09.2018 - 01.2019
Pipefitter
Summit Industrial Construction
09.2018 - 01.2019
Welder/Pipefitter
KBR
07.2018 - 09.2018
Pipefitter
Excel
12.2017 - 06.2018
Welder
Thompson Construction
07.2017 - 12.2017
Pipe Welder
Fluor
08.2016 - 07.2017
Combo Pipe Welder/Fitter
KBR
10.2015 - 08.2016
GED - Standard
Princeton Tech