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Victor Crane

Aberdeen,United States

Summary

Dedicated Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 19 years.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

Veterans Affairs
12.2014 - Current
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
  • Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
    Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing,
    observation, or other methods
    Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders,
    according to specifications
    Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
    Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps,
    tools, or welding equipment
    Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by
    welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints
    Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
    Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys
    or wrenches
    Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe
    threaders, or pipe benders
    Remove and replace worn components
    Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems
    Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation,
    using hand or power tools
    Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness

journeyman plumber/gas fitter

KINETICS
10.2011 - 09.2013
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
  • Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
  • Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
  • Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
  • Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment
  • Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints
  • Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
  • Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
  • Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders
  • Remove and replace worn components
  • Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems
  • Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools
  • Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness
  • Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors
  • Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption
  • Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems
  • Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines
  • Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring
  • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
  • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
  • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
  • Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
  • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools
  • Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
  • Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains
  • Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
  • Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place
  • Clear away debris in a renovation
  • Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals
  • Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication
  • Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements
  • Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters
  • Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.

apprentice/journeyman plumber/gas fitter

POOLE&KENT
09.2004 - 08.2010
  • Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
  • Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
  • Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
  • Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading
  • Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment
  • Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints
  • Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
  • Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches
  • Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders
  • Remove and replace worn components
  • Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems
  • Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
  • Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools
  • Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness
  • Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors
  • Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption
  • Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems
  • Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems
  • Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels
  • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks
  • Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment
  • Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools
  • Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components
  • Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
  • Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing
  • Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains
  • Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports
  • Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place
  • Clear away debris in a renovation
  • Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.

dump truck driver

C&K TRUCKING
12.2003 - 09.2004
  • Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition
  • Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid
  • Fill out defective equipment reports
  • Drive to disposal sites to empty trucks that have been filled
  • Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas
  • Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies
  • Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems
  • Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.

overhead crane operator/ millwright

BETHLEHEM STEEL
04.1996 - 09.2001
  • Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes, cherry pickers, electromagnets, or other moving equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads
  • Inspect cables or grappling devices for wear and install or replace cables, as needed
  • Direct helpers engaged in placing blocking or outrigging under cranes
  • Load or unload bundles from trucks or move containers to storage bins, using moving equipment
  • Weigh bundles, using floor scales, and record weights for company records
  • Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery
  • Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts
  • Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs
  • Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools
  • Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline
  • Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit
  • Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools
  • Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.

Education

Oklahoma job corp
Guthrie, Oklahoma

AZ aviation maintenance administration clerk -

US NAVY
meridian, MS

CDL A training -

cecil community college
elkton, md

Skills

  • Backflow certification
  • Certified med gas installer
  • Level II rigging and signaling certification
  • Adept and proficient in all safety procedures and standards
  • Confined space training

Timeline

Pipefitter

Veterans Affairs
12.2014 - Current

journeyman plumber/gas fitter

KINETICS
10.2011 - 09.2013

apprentice/journeyman plumber/gas fitter

POOLE&KENT
09.2004 - 08.2010

dump truck driver

C&K TRUCKING
12.2003 - 09.2004

overhead crane operator/ millwright

BETHLEHEM STEEL
04.1996 - 09.2001

Oklahoma job corp

AZ aviation maintenance administration clerk -

US NAVY

CDL A training -

cecil community college

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