Raymond Blakeman
Port Neches,TX
Summary
Accomplished Pipefitter Foreman with a proven track record at Gulfspan Industrial, adept at leading teams up to 15 in the efficient installation and maintenance of complex piping systems. Skilled in pipe fabrication and prioritizing job orders, I excel in optimizing work readiness and ensuring adherence to safety procedures. My leadership is marked by a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Excel Industrial
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- 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.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Pipefitter Foreman
Bechtel Construction Company
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Pipefitter Foreman
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roswell Job Corps
Roswell, NM05.1998
Nccer Plus Certified Pipefitter And Boilermaker -
Abc School
Nederland, TXSkills
- Job order prioritization
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Installation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Pipe supports
- Installation and maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Hand and power tools
- Repair and Maintenance
- Pipe fitting
- Pipe fabrication
- Pipe rigging
automotive restoration and repair
i enjoy working on old cars and vehicles and getting them back on the road
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Excel Industrial
08.2024 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
Bechtel Construction Company
01.2024 - 08.2024
Pipefitter Foreman
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2016 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Roswell Job Corps
Nccer Plus Certified Pipefitter And Boilermaker -
Abc School
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