Christopher Dowling
Flowery Branch
Summary
Experienced pipefitter offering well-developed skills in managing teams, and running and cutting pipe. Pursuing a position in a busy organization where a qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
pipefitter/pipe welder
johnson mechanical services
Tampa
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Installed, maintained, and repaired piping systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with project teams to coordinate installation schedules and workflows.
- Utilized welding and soldering techniques for joining pipe sections securely.
- Conducted safety inspections to identify potential hazards in work environments.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
Pipe Foreman
continental industrial services
Jackson
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated crew activities and schedules for efficient workflow management.
- Trained new workers on tools, equipment, and safety practices.
- Inspected job sites for compliance with project specifications and regulations.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan daily operations and tasks.
- Monitored material inventory and reported shortages for timely procurement.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during pipeline issues to minimize downtime.
pipe fitter
J&L industrial services
Monroeville
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Installed and maintained piping systems in industrial settings.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Pipefitter/welder
continental industrial services
Jackson
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Installed piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for efficient pipe assembly and fitting.
- Trained junior workers on proper piping techniques and safety protocols.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
wheel repair tech
Alloy Wheel Repair
Duluth
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service requests.
- Assisted co-workers during busy periods or whenever needed in order to provide excellent customer service.
- Consistently met daily performance goals set by management team members.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and cleaning for optimal paint application.
- Mixed paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for precise coverage.
Education
High School Diploma -
K-12 Online Learning
Online05-2020
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe installation
- Welding techniques
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Worksite safety
- Pipe cutting
- Leak detection
- Workflow coordination
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Team training
- Material inventory management
- Time management
- Pipe laying techniques
- Workforce supervision
- Blueprint analysis
- Customer service
- Piping design
Certification
osha 10
Timeline
pipefitter/pipe welder
johnson mechanical services
10.2025 - 02.2026
Pipe Foreman
continental industrial services
07.2025 - 10.2025
pipe fitter
J&L industrial services
04.2025 - 07.2025
Pipefitter/welder
continental industrial services
03.2023 - 03.2025
wheel repair tech
Alloy Wheel Repair
11.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
K-12 Online Learning