Slade Shoemaker
Jacksonville,TX
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Pipe Fuser Technician at Ironhorse Unlimited, adept at operating fusion techniques and heavy equipment. Proven ability to interpret complex piping layouts while ensuring job site safety. Recognized for maintaining high-quality standards in pipe installation and testing, contributing to efficient project completion and compliance with safety regulations. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Laborer Pipe Fuser Technician
Ironhorse Unlimitied
08.2020 - Current
- Operate fusion machines to join sections of HDPE pipe according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Read and interpret gas utility relocation plan drawings, site plans, and instructions.
- Assist in trench excavation, backfilling and pipe handling.
- Assist in pressure testing of newly installed gas lines to ensure system integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Assist in the termination and proper capping/sealing of old isolated piping to ensure it is safely decommissioned and compliant with site standards.
- Operate equipment such as hydrovacs and pipe/cable locators to identify live utilities and ensure safe excavation practices on the job site.
AC Technician Helper
Doran Mechanical
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Repaired and maintained residential and commercial heating, and air conditioning.
- Assist in the entire process of replacing old HVAC systems with new ones.
- Install new and modify ductwork as needed to accommodate the new HVAC system configuration.
- Perform system start up, vacuum, and charge with proper refrigerant levels.
- Verify system operation and check airflow, temperature split, and electrical readings.
- Perform high-quality brazing of copper refrigerant lines for air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, TX05-2018
Skills
- Mechanically Inclined
- Operate Heavy equipment
- Coordinate and help direct team of daily operations
- Maintain a productive work environment while ensuring job site safety
- Ability to interpret piping layouts, isometric drawings, and spec sheets
- Operate fusion techniques, butt fusion, electro fusing, and saddle fusion
- Confined space & trenching safety
- Rigging and lifting using straps and pipeline slings
- Acknowledgement of OSHA & company safety procedures
- Material Knowledge of HDPE and fittings
- Visual inspection of fusions
- Preform testing of newly installed pipe and check for leaks
Timeline
AC Technician Helper
Doran Mechanical
08.2022 - 08.2023
Skilled Laborer Pipe Fuser Technician
Ironhorse Unlimitied
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Jacksonville High School
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