Steven Oberdier
Waterloo,SC
Summary
I am 33 years of age I have 14 years of experience in the pipe industry. I love what I do I take a lot of pride in my work. Failure is unacceptable. I Work great under pressure. My goal is to grow and be the best man I can be to better support my family. When it comes to blueprints and pipe fabrication there is not much I can't do or don't understand but am still willing to learn all I can to become a better leader. i was raised by a pipe fitting instructor for the Ua who taught me how to Excel in the craft and overcome all obstacles. I strive to be a great leader and share my knowledge with anyone willing to learn and listen. Before anything I believe in quality product but not before making sure all my guys get home safe to there families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Piping Foreman
Thomas Mechanical
Laurens, South Carolina
10.2017 - Current
- Supervised installation of piping systems in commercial and industrial projects.
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on safety protocols and procedures.
- Inspected piping components for compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted regular safety meetings to reinforce safe work practices.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Monitored inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Maintained records of time sheets and materials used for each job.
- Developed daily job plans for pipefitting crew members, including materials needed, labor hours required, safety precautions.
- Inspected and tested pipes for leaks or other defects and made necessary repairs.
- Provided technical support to pipefitters as needed during installations.
- Adhered to company policies and protocols at all times while onsite to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Instructed crew members in proper techniques for cutting, welding, threading, assembling, measuring, bending and joining pipes or tubes.
- Ensured that all equipment used by the crew complied with safety regulations.
- Ordered materials necessary for successful completion of jobs from vendors when needed.
- Resolved conflicts between crew members in a timely manner using effective communication skills.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- If I didn't say I was the backbone to Thomas mechanicals pipe division I would be lying. I've proved time and time again I can be counted on. Even if it takes getting my hands dirty. I am a leader and my goal is to succeed at all cost.
Pipe fitter
Bf shaw/cbi
Laurens, SC
06.2011 - 10.2017
- Completed my apprenticeship during this time
- Journeyman pipe fitter local 421 ua
- interrupt isometric blueprints
- Being a leader to follow and trust in
- To teach apprentices the proper way to fabricate and turn them into journeyman.
- Giving apprentices a chance to apply what they have accomplished in school to give them hands on training.
- Tig/stick welder
- Sub fit, final fit, repair and specialty spools(rolling offsets, laterals, odd degree mitres, stub ons and ins)
- Quality control
- Safety- quality- quantity
- Fire safety
- Nuclear inspector
- Pipe layouts floor and pipe
- Bend layouts
- Calculate formulas
- Read and Understand fit and weld procedures.
- Holding all spool measurements plus or minus 1/8 inch overall and fit to fit and no more than half a degree out on any level that was the standard.
- Hand cutting torch and beveling band
- Threading pipe
- Beveling pipe by hand
- Repairing ncrs
- Overhead crane and forklift certified
- Understanding material size thickness grade and heat numbers verified on all pipes and fittings before installing.
- Working hand and hand with engineers on blueprint corrections.
- Helping quality control understand pipe orientation.
- Giving 100 percent and taking pride in my work.
Education
Journeyman Pipefitter And Welder - Local 421 Pipefitter And Welding Apprenticeship
Ua Local 421
Laurens, SC 08.2011 - 12.2015
Skills
- Piping installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Fitting welding
- Communication between employees and employer
- More than anything I bring quality to the table
- Inventory management
- Team mentorship
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Piping layouts
- Field supervision
- Assigning work
- Pressure testing
- Shutdown planning
- Repair coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Piping Foreman
Thomas Mechanical
10.2017 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter And Welder - Local 421 Pipefitter And Welding Apprenticeship
Ua Local 421
08.2011 - 12.2015
Pipe fitter
Bf shaw/cbi
06.2011 - 10.2017