Philip Thompson
Tampa
Summary
Diligent welder with hands-on experience in pipe welding techniques and safety protocols. Recognized for consistent, high-quality welds in various industrial settings. Demonstrated expertise in blueprint interpretation and advanced welding equipment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
Harper Limbach
Tampa, FL
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Pipe welding and fitting for mechanical piping to chillers, cooling towers, steam lines, boilers, and various other systems for Moffitt Cancer Center, Bosch and Lomb, HCA hospitals and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Pipe Welder / Pipefitter
Nash Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Welding / fitting pipe for HVAC chill water and steam systems, boilers, chillers.
- Piping copper for commercial and medical facilities / hospitals, including medgas and refrigeration lines.
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
BCH Mechanical
Clearwater, FL
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Fit and Weld steel as well as copper pipe / tubing using MIG, FCAW, SMAW and brazening processes to X-ray quality. Fit and assemble pipe using prints in shop environment for chill / hot water, steam and medgas.
- Using shop equipment such as iron worker, band saw, plasma cutter, track torch to modify pipe for fitting.
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
Southern Equipment Corporation
Tampa, FL
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Welding heating and chill water pipe for Moffitt Cancer Center as well fitting copper (both crimped and soldered) for cooling towers, chillers, CT and other medical diagnostic equipment.
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
Blume Mechanical service, LLC
Tampa, FL
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Welding heating and chill water pipe for St. Joseph’s Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital. Hanging and welding main chill lines into air handlers, as well as tying in new lines into the cooling towers and chillers.
Welder / Fabricator
Orion Marine Group
Tampa, FL
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Repair, modification, and fabrication of marine vessels, equipment and structures for use in construction and dredging projects around the east coast and Caribbean.
- Use of mobile equipment such as telehandler and front end loaders to transport material throughout site and yard.
- Crane repair and maintenance.
- Use of shop equipment such as overhead crane, iron worker, track torch, band saw to fabricate parts to repair and modify marine vessels.
Welder / Fabricator
Nicholson Construction
Tampa, FL
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Repair, modify and fabricate drill rigs and augers for use in commercial and industrial pre foundation geotechnical construction projects.
- Filling the role of support for whatever was needed at the time, be it heavy mobile machinery operation, labor or front man for drill rig.
Pipe Welder
International Ship Repair
Tampa, FL
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Repair, modify and install piping systems for various maritime vessels including, but not limited to, fuel / oil lines, fire suppression, hydraulic, and chill and hot water.
Education
Vocational Degree - Pipe welding science
Local 123 apprenticeship
Tampa, FL03-2011
Vocational degree - Applied welding science
Erwin Technical Center
Tampa, FL12-2010
Skills
- MIG (18 years)
- SMAW (18 years)
- Pipe Welding (18 years)
- Fabrication (18 yesrs)
- Heavy equipment operation
- Oxy-Fuel torch
- Telehandler
- Skid steer
- Iron worker
- Band saw
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Harper Limbach
05.2025 - 05.2026
Pipe Welder / Pipefitter
Nash Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2022 - 05.2025
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
BCH Mechanical
07.2021 - 02.2022
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
Southern Equipment Corporation
07.2020 - 02.2021
Pipe Welder / Pipe Fitter
Blume Mechanical service, LLC
11.2019 - 06.2020
Welder / Fabricator
Orion Marine Group
07.2017 - 11.2019
Welder / Fabricator
Nicholson Construction
05.2015 - 06.2017
Pipe Welder
International Ship Repair
07.2012 - 05.2015
Vocational degree - Applied welding science
Erwin Technical Center
Vocational Degree - Pipe welding science
Local 123 apprenticeship