Rodney Monticello Jr
New Boston
Summary
Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed several years of experience.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
DTE Energy
Monroe
04.2018 - Current
- Installed and maintained piping systems for natural gas distribution.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Managed all aspects of piping systems, from fabrication to installation and maintenance, ensuring system reliability and performance.
- Supported troubleshooting and repair of system failures, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Coordinated with teams to uphold safety compliance and enhance workplace safety culture.
- Operated welding equipment to join pipe sections securely.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
Boilermaker
Monarch welding and engineering
Warren
03.2003 - 04.2018
- Assembled and installed boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels on-site to ensure optimal functionality.
- Interpreted blueprints to guide accurate installations and maintain project timelines.
- Fabricated components through precise welding and cutting techniques to meet project specifications.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during all operations.
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 169
Dearborn
11.2000 - 04.2018
- Fabricated components using welding and cutting techniques for various projects.
- Assembled and installed boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels on-site.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations during all operations.
- Assisted in training new apprentices on industry best practices and techniques.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
Education
Flat Rock High
Flat Rock, MISkills
- Piping installation
- Welding operations
- Pipe bending techniques
- Installation and maintenance
- System troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Pipefitter
DTE Energy
04.2018 - Current
Boilermaker
Monarch welding and engineering
03.2003 - 04.2018
Boilermaker
Boilermakers Local 169
11.2000 - 04.2018
Flat Rock High