Hi, I’m
Rachel Rice
Wartburg,TN
Summary
I have a DOE Q Clearance along with HRP for Y12
Dedicated Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than Number years. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Y-12 National Security Complex
Pipefitter
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Familiarity with ASTM cleaning methods for analytical applications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Kingston Steam Plant
Pipefitter
06.2021 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Demonstrated proficiency in welding techniques required for joining various pipe types utilized within the scope of Steamfitter tasks.
- Improved project efficiency by skillfully reading and interpreting blueprints for steam systems installations.
- Increased safety on job sites by adhering to industry best practices and company guidelines during all phases of installation and repair work.
Tennessee Colleges Of Applied Technology
Welding Instructor
03.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Trained several students on various welding tasks and used diverse instructional methods to increase identifying and long-term educational success.
- Maintained open lines of communication between parents/guardians regarding their child's progress; collaborated on actionable steps to ensure success.
- Organized field trips to local welding companies, exposing students to real-world applications and career opportunities.
- Mentored new instructors on teaching methodologies and classroom management strategies, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Enhanced student understanding of welding techniques by incorporating hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises.
- Delivered engaging lectures on various welding processes such as arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.
Y-12 National Security Complex
Sheet Metal Worker
01.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling sheet metal components.
- Enhanced workplace safety through proper use of tools and equipment during fabrication tasks.
Education
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - CrossvilleCrossville, TN
Combination Welder from Welding Technology
05.2019
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Pipe Measuring
- Safety Procedures
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Project Management
- Construction management
- Work Order Management
- Equipment testing
- Brazing Joints
- Soldering Copper Pipes
- HVAC Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Layout planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Team Collaboration
- Job Site Evaluation
- Systems testing
- Relationship Building
- Schematic reading
- Preventive Maintenance
- Plumbing Repairs
- Equipment Inspection
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Safety Protocols
- Heavy Lifting
- Safety inspection
- Familiarity with ASTM cleaning methods for analytical applications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Certification
I have a DOE Q clearance, and HRP at Y-12 National Security Complex
Timeline
Pipefitter
Y-12 National Security Complex
08.2022 - Current
Pipefitter
Kingston Steam Plant
06.2021 - 07.2021
Welding Instructor
Tennessee Colleges Of Applied Technology
03.2021 - 05.2021
Sheet Metal Worker
Y-12 National Security Complex
01.2019 - 10.2019
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Crossville
Combination Welder from Welding Technology