Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Todd Potts

Boardman

Summary

An experieced pipefitter, foreman, & superintendent, I have strong experiences in piping installations and leading teams to complete projects efficiently & safely. Experienced work in hospitals, steel mills, auto manufacturing plants, power plants(specifically nuclear, but also coal & gas) along with other areas of construction. Demonstrating dependable leadership and problem-solving skills, I consistently strive to deliver high-quality work.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2025 - Current

Reported to supervisors daily regarding project progress, problems and labor status.

Used previous experience for safe & efficient removal & installation of SRVs

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
02.2024 - 03.2024

Lead crew in piping removal, inspection, & installation on cooling air system

Helped with work on various systems during refuel outage including moving/staging material, valve removal & installation

Pipefitter Foreman

Allied Power
10.2023 - 10.2023

Lead crew in pipe system installation for various systems during refuel outage

Pipefitter

BHI Energy
03.2023 - 04.2023

Removed and Installed new piping sections of piping in underground pit for cooling water


Other various piping and valve projects as needed

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2023 - 03.2023

Reported to supervisors daily regarding project progress, problems and labor status.

Used previous experience for safe & efficient removal & installation of SRVs

Pipefitter Foreman

Progressive Mech
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ensured timely completion of project by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
  • Installation of boilers and piping for GM/LG Ultium Cells Battery Plant

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2021 - 05.2021

Lead crew in pipe system installation for various systems during refuel outage

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2021 - 04.2021

Reported to supervisors daily regarding project progress, problems and labor status.

Used previous experience for safe & efficient removal & installation of SRVs

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2020 - 04.2020

Lead crew in pipe system installation for various systems during refuel outage

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
02.2020 - 03.2020

Lead crew in pipe system installation for various systems during refuel outage

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2019 - 10.2019

Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other drawings to determine best installation methods.

Installed industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems during refuel outage.

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2019 - 04.2019

Reported to supervisors daily regarding project progress, problems and labor status.


Used previous experience for safe & efficient removal & installation of SRVs

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
10.2018 - 11.2018

Installed industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete various jobs during refuel outage

Pipefitter/Valve Tech

Kokosing
06.2017 - 09.2018
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • 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.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Verification & installation of new valves
  • Disassemble/reassemble installed valves for different flushing and welding processes


Pipefitter/Foreman/Superintendent

Conti Group
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • 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.
  • Effectively managed multiple crew assignments and schedules.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.

Pipefitter

Siemans
09.2013 - 10.2013

Condenser work under the trubine, removal and installation of piping

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2013 - 05.2013
  • Installed industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges to complete systems during refuel outage

Valve Tech

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2012 - 05.2012

Served resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical support & knowledge on valve-related matters during refuel outage

Supported plant upgrades with valve installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.

Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to valve leakage or other malfunctions.

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2011 - 10.2011

Various piping jobs during mid-cycle outage including fit up of weld joints, flushing lines, bolt up of valves and flanges

Valve Tech

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2011 - 05.2011

Served resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical support & knowledge on valve-related matters during refuel project


Supported plant upgrades with valve installation and commissioning, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.


Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to valve leakage or other malfunctions.

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2009 - 04.2009

Removed & installed SRVs and various other projects during refuel outage

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2007 - 10.2007

Worked on various systems & projects during refuel outage

Pipefitter Foreman

GE/Plant Maintenance
03.2007 - 05.2007

Work in turbine building disconnecting and reconnecting piping and hoses for turbine upgrade/replacement

Plumber

Hansen Mechanical
01.2006 - 10.2006
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges for plumbing system in 38 story condo/hotel tower
  • Installed new plumbing system

Pipefiitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2003 - 04.2003

Installed piping, fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to prepare systems during refuel outage

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2003 - 04.2003

Installed new piping and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
08.2001 - 09.2001

Installed new piping and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmerman
02.2001 - 03.2001

Expansion Joint removal and Installation and other misc piping jobs during outage

Education

No Degree - Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

High School Diploma -

Boardman High School
Boardman, OH
06-1993

Skills

  • Plumbing codes
  • Worksite safety
  • Pipefitting
  • Safety procedures
  • Work order management
  • Project management
  • Job order prioritization
  • Piping installations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership skills
  • Dependable and consistent

Certification

UA Valve Tech

EPRI Rigging Certification

Timeline

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2025 - Current

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
02.2024 - 03.2024

Pipefitter Foreman

Allied Power
10.2023 - 10.2023

Pipefitter

BHI Energy
03.2023 - 04.2023

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2023 - 03.2023

Pipefitter Foreman

Progressive Mech
08.2021 - 06.2022

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2021 - 05.2021

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2021 - 04.2021

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2020 - 04.2020

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
02.2020 - 03.2020

Pipefitter Foreman

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2019 - 10.2019

Pipefitter/Foreman SRVs

Day & Zimmermann NPS
01.2019 - 04.2019

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
10.2018 - 11.2018

Pipefitter/Valve Tech

Kokosing
06.2017 - 09.2018

Pipefitter/Foreman/Superintendent

Conti Group
01.2014 - 07.2016

Pipefitter

Siemans
09.2013 - 10.2013

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2013 - 05.2013

Valve Tech

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2012 - 05.2012

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2011 - 10.2011

Valve Tech

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2011 - 05.2011

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2009 - 04.2009

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
09.2007 - 10.2007

Pipefitter Foreman

GE/Plant Maintenance
03.2007 - 05.2007

Plumber

Hansen Mechanical
01.2006 - 10.2006

Pipefiitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
04.2003 - 04.2003

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
03.2003 - 04.2003

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmermann NPS
08.2001 - 09.2001

Pipefitter

Day & Zimmerman
02.2001 - 03.2001

UA Valve Tech

EPRI Rigging Certification

No Degree - Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering

Youngstown State University

High School Diploma -

Boardman High School
Todd Potts