Kevin Reed
WESTVILLE
Summary
A union pipefitter for 36 years in commercial and industrial industries. Strong background in supervision and welding team collaboration. troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety compliance to maintain high-quality standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Pipefitter's Local 597
Chicago
07.1996 - 08.2026
- Installed piping systems for commercial and industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine pipe layout and specifications.
- Repaired and maintained existing piping systems to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with construction teams to coordinate project timelines and tasks.
- Utilized welding techniques for joining metal pipes securely.
- Conducted safety inspections identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training apprentices on proper pipefitting techniques and safety protocols.
- Executed system tests verifying pressure integrity, ensuring reliable operation of installed piping systems.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- 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.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on boilers and pressure vessels, confirming safety and performance standards.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Calculate estimates for labor costs based on project size and complexity.
- Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Inspected existing installations visually and used x-ray machines to identify pipe issues.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Locate blockages in lines using video cameras or other diagnostic equipment.
- Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
Education
Journeyman Certification - Pipefitter/welder
Pipefitter's Local 460
Bakersfield, CA06-1995
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School
St.John, In.06-1984
Skills
- Pipefitting
- Piping maintenance
- Pipe fabrication
- Welding
- Installation techniques
- Piping layout
- Piping specifications
- Blueprint interpretation
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Blueprints and specifications
- Construction installation
- Welding processes
- Safety compliance
- Codes expertise
- System testing
- Equipment testing
- Quality production
- Cost estimation
- Project estimation and bidding
- Construction management
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Order prioritization
- Multitasking capacity
- Maintenance management
- Service reporting
- Quality production
- Multitasking capacity
- Service reporting
Timeline
Pipefitter
Pipefitter's Local 597
07.1996 - 08.2026
Journeyman Certification - Pipefitter/welder
Pipefitter's Local 460
High School Diploma -
Lake Central High School