Robert Ford
Burlington,NC
Summary
Skilled General Foreman Pipe Fitter with a proven track record for excelling in industrial piping installations and maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in blueprint interpretation also coupled with a strong commitment to worksite safety. Known for fostering teamwork and optimizing material usage, significantly contributing to project success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Fitter
Dynamic Systems, Inc.
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes such as PVC, copper, steel, cast iron among others.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, and welders on diverse job sites.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
Pipe General Foreman
Environmental Air Systems Inc
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, recognizing achievements, and addressing conflicts in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other trades on-site to ensure seamless integration of piping systems within the overall construction project scope.
- Coordinated closely with engineering teams during design phase ensuring practicality constructability of proposed pipe layouts.
- Collaborated with project managers to develop detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets for piping projects.
Pipefitter / Plumber
Kirlan of Carolinas
02.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
Education
Plumbing -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Worksite safety
- Pipe measuring
- Safety procedures
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pressure testing
- Pipe threading
- Grooved pipe installation
- Piping specifications
- Flange assembly
- Pipe hanger installation
- Installation and maintenance
- Material cutting
- Pipefitting
- Pipe support design
- Hand and power tools
- Steam piping
- Emergency repairs
- Materials ordering
- Threaded pipe fabrication
- Commercial pipefitting
- Commercial construction experience
- Plumbing
Certification
Osha 10
Heavy equipment
Scissor lifts
Timeline
Pipe Fitter
Dynamic Systems, Inc.
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pipe General Foreman
Environmental Air Systems Inc
03.2018 - 01.2024
Pipefitter / Plumber
Kirlan of Carolinas
02.2016 - 03.2018
Osha 10
Heavy equipment
Scissor lifts
Plumbing -
Penn Foster Career School
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