Zachary Altman
Mount Clare,WV
Summary
Certified Journeyman Pipefitter with a Naval background. I previously worked on nuclear powered aircraft carriers/submarines and specialize in high pressure, high temperature steam systems. Due to this background, I have developed an attention to detail, precision and cleanliness in my work. I have installed and overhauled a great number of systems on these ships ranging from minor deck drain lines to hydraulics to steam catapults. In the past couple years, I have expanded on that foundation in various industries and have learned to adapt to any environment, while maintaining a high standard of quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Pipefitter
Beitzel Corporation
Grantsville, Maryland
04.2024 - Current
- Designed and fabricated piping systems, conveyors, chutes, and safety equipment across diverse industries.
- Collaborated with ironworkers, millwrights, electricians, and maintenance technicians on multi-trade projects.
- Employed efficient fabrication processes to meet customer requirements safely and promptly.
- Executed welding, burning, bending, drilling, fastening, and rigging of heavy machinery.
- Operated man-lifts, telehandlers, skid steers, excavators, cranes, and forklifts for field installations.
- Conducted general plant maintenance alongside major overhauls during scheduled outages.
Carman
CSX Transportation
Cumberland, MD
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed safety inspections on inbound and outbound railcars, with a specific care for detail to ensure proper operation and safe movement between destinations.
- Utilized Blue Flag Protection protocols while switching tracks to maintain a safe working environment in the event of an accidental or unauthorized train movement.
- Performed major and minor repairs on railcars, both in the train yard and in a shop environment, ranging from changing worn brake shoes to full rebuilds and overhauls on defective units.
- Facilitated repairs using torches, grinders, welders, hammers, punches, hydraulic lifts and rams, as well as wrenches and overhead cranes.
- Tested air brakes using single car testers and made needed repairs to valves, pistons and piping.
Pipefitter/Plumber
Beitzel Corporation
Grantsville, MD
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed and fabricated piping systems, conveyers and safety equipment for various industries including mills, quarries, mines, power plants etc.
- Position was multi-trade and worked alongside iron-workers, millwrights, electricians, concrete crews, as well as general industrial maintenance techs.
- Utilized various processes to fabricate whatever equipment the customer needed at the time, generally in a quick, but clean, safe and efficient way.
- Processes include, but not limited to welding, burning, bending, arc gauging, drilling, mechanically fastening and safely rigging heavy equipment and machinery.
- Utilized man-lifts with fall protection, as well as loaders, skid steers, excavators and fork trucks to prepare and facilitate the installation of components in the field.
Pipefitter/Millwright
Signature Labor services - Cherokee Millwright
Knoxville, TN
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Repaired and maintained industrial equipment/machines in a time sensitive manner to ensure proper functionality and reliability.
- Fabricated necessary piping, support structure, mechanical systems and safety equipment for operators to run machines efficiently and safely.
- Ran drop testing for piping systems to ensure no leaks and verify all systems are working properly.
- Modified currently operating systems to meet the plants needs in a timely and cost effective method.
- Moved machinery and equipment weighing up tp 20k pounds using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks.
Plumber
TPH Companies
Walland, TN
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Installed and replaced commercial water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Worked on all aspects of water, Grease and sewage systems from start to finish and handled repairs in time and efficiently.
- Tested and smoked plumbing systems to diagnose leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Used commercial jetting machines to stop blockages and clean drainage and grease extraction lines.
Pipefitter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Portsmouth, VA
09.2014 - 12.2021
- Installed pipe assemblies, fittings and valves to complete plumbing systems for U.S. Naval ships.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Read and interpret specifications, diagrams and blueprints for jobs.
- Worked with various material types including, but not limited to, Carbon Steel, Copper, NICU, Inconel, Cro-Moly, as well as various grades of Stainless steel from 1/4" to 28".
- Worked many industrial systems such as High and Low pressure steam, lube oil, hydraulic oil, sanitary lines, high/low pressure air, JP-5 fuel lines, fresh water and drain lines, etc.
- Successfully fit numerous Radiographic Testing (RT) joints without fail and within time restraints.
- Currently hold nuclear qualifications for work in low radiation areas with nuclear interface piping.
- Specialized in consumable insert and backing ring pipe joints as well as open root and sockets.
- Experienced in bending and brazing.
- Modified and fabricated ships structure as needed to support piping and machinery.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
- Mentored apprentices, teaching them trade skills and assessing their quality of work.
Driver/Warehouse Worker
DC Foam
Portsmouth, VA
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Lead driver for local pickups
- Made multiple runs per day planning routes to maximise efficiency.
- Operated balers to compact materials to be loaded and shipped.
- Moved large and bulky items manually, with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Loaded cargo into trucks verifying load capacities and proper weight distribution.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Pipefitting
NNSY Apprenticeship Program
Portsmouth, VA03.2019
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth, VA01.2016
High School Diploma -
Floyd Kellam High School
Virginia Beach, VA06.2012
Skills
- Piping layout and preparation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power and hand tool usage
- Precision measurement
- Pipe bending techniques
- Welding (Stick, TIG, MIG)
- Oxy/Fuel cutting and brazing
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical aptitude
- Rapid skill acquisition
References
Austin Turben - Lead (Beitzel Corp)
(301) 338-1838
Joe Burt - Foreman (Cherokee Millwright)
(865) 585-2946
Brian Davis - Supervisor (NNSY)
(757)406-5214
Isaac Handel - Trades Manager (NNSY)
(757)805-7999
Timeline
Welder/Pipefitter
Beitzel Corporation
04.2024 - Current
Carman
CSX Transportation
08.2023 - 04.2024
Pipefitter/Plumber
Beitzel Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023
Pipefitter/Millwright
Signature Labor services - Cherokee Millwright
06.2022 - 03.2023
Plumber
TPH Companies
01.2022 - 06.2022
Pipefitter
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
09.2014 - 12.2021
Driver/Warehouse Worker
DC Foam
03.2012 - 09.2014
Certificate of Completion - Pipefitting
NNSY Apprenticeship Program
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
High School Diploma -
Floyd Kellam High School