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Philip Ford

Philip Ford

Saint Clair Shores,MI

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

Three Rivers
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
  • Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.

General Pipefitter Foreman

DTE Energy
08.2008 - 03.2021
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
  • Locate underground pipe search for gas leaks install new pipe from steel too copper, and high density plastic .

Miss Digs

DTE Energy
04.2006 - 07.2007

Locate underground utilitys and mark them before excavation.

Excavator Operator

DTE Energy
05.2010 - 03.2021
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
  • Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
  • Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
  • Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
  • Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
  • Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
  • Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
  • Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
  • Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents Number%.

Material Handler

Penske Truck Leasing
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.

Education

Aircraft Powerplant Technology

Davis Aerospace
Detroit, MI
06.2002

Skills

  • Pipefitting
  • Diagram Interpretation
  • Pipe Measuring and Cutting
  • Water Heater Installation
  • Commercial Pipe Fitting
  • Emergency Repair
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Safety Techniques
  • Crew Safety Meetings
  • Worksite Safety
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Equipment
  • Fall Protection
  • Heavy Labor
  • Drill Cutters
  • Chisel Hammers
  • Installation and Maintenance

Timeline

Pipefitter

Three Rivers
05.2022 - 04.2023

Material Handler

Penske Truck Leasing
11.2021 - 05.2022

Excavator Operator

DTE Energy
05.2010 - 03.2021

General Pipefitter Foreman

DTE Energy
08.2008 - 03.2021

Miss Digs

DTE Energy
04.2006 - 07.2007

Aircraft Powerplant Technology

Davis Aerospace
Philip Ford