Chancery Riggs
Ringgold
Summary
Adept Valve Tech Foreman and Journeyman Pipe Fitter with a proven track record at Trillium and UA Local 43. Expert in workplace and worksite safety, demonstrating exceptional leadership and critical thinking skills. Achieved significant project efficiencies through meticulous attention to detail and effective team collaboration. Skilled in advanced piping systems, ensuring high-quality standards and project success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Valve Tech Forman
Trillium
09.2021 - Current
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
Journey Man Pipe Fitter
UA Local 43 Plumbers and Steamfitters
08.2015 - Current
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
- Performed essential maintenance tasks on pipe systems to extend their life span and reduce the risk of failure.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring, cutting, and assembling piping systems.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adeptly handling various pipe materials, including steel, copper, PVC, and cast iron in different environments.
- Bolstered quality control measures with thorough documentation of completed tasks and regular updates to project managers.
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times.
- Enhanced system reliability by performing hydrostatic testing before final installation or repairs.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- 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.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Education
5 Year Apprenticeship - Pipe Fitting And Welding
Apprenticeship Pipefitters UA Local 43
Chattanooga, TN05-2020
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Dedicated work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Workplace safety
- Worksite safety
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
Master Plumber
Journey Man Pipefitter
Advanced Valve Certified Through Local 43 Plumbers and Steamfitters
Timeline
Valve Tech Forman
Trillium
09.2021 - Current
Journey Man Pipe Fitter
UA Local 43 Plumbers and Steamfitters
08.2015 - Current
5 Year Apprenticeship - Pipe Fitting And Welding
Apprenticeship Pipefitters UA Local 43
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