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Elbert Cody Phipps

West Liberty

Summary

Resourceful person with broad experience in industrial and commercial construction projects. Demonstrable skills include managing pipe installation, overseeing crew performance, and ensuring safety compliance. Having the ability to be problem-solving and committed to always learning. Adaptable, proactive attitude, and eager to contribute.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Piping General Foreman

Progressive Mechanical Inc
Liberty
04.2024 - Current
  • Supervised piping installation and maintenance for various mechanical projects.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
  • Conducted regular inspections of piping systems to identify potential issues.
  • Assisted in developing schedules for piping construction.
  • Communicated project updates with management and other teams effectively.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Collaborated with multiple trades and crafts to plan work according to material, schedules, and jobsite needs.
  • Coordinating and scheduling work for manpower, totaling a workforce of up to 30 people.

Pipe Welder/Fabricator

Various Employers
Lexington
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Fabricated and assembled pipe systems according to specifications and blueprints.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Documented work processes and maintenance records for compliance purposes.
  • Assisted other team members with troubleshooting any problems encountered.
  • Completed skilled, quality welds on oil, gas, and water piping systems.
  • Ensured that all welding procedures where correct and that all welding processes where used accordingly.

Testing/Piping Foreman

Consolidated Nuclear Services
Oak Ridge
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Conducted inspections of completed work to ensure quality and adherence to testing plans.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient and safe completion of various testing.
  • Conducted testing using different types of methods, including pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
  • Developed daily job plans for pipefitting/testing crew members, including materials needed, safety precautions, and testing requirements.
  • Assisted in developing test boundaries and testing procedures.
  • Planning and coordinating tasks for a piping crew of 10 people.

Pipefitter/Welder

CTS
lima
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Installed various types of piping materials in the oil and gas industry.
  • Organized and assisted in creating critical lift plans.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure proper procedures and methods were used.
  • Coordinate with other tradespeople, such as electricians, carpenters, and laborers, when necessary.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.

Combination Pipe Welder

Kiewit Welding Services
Cove Point
12.2015 - 11.2017
  • Fabricated and assembled piping systems using various welding techniques.
  • Worked with various welding procedures and processes.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and regulations.
  • Worked on offshore facilities.

Pipe Welder

Bechtel
Richmond
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Performed X-Ray quality welds.
  • Produced and maintained high standards of piping installation.
  • Operated various types of welding machines, such as SMAW and TIG.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a safe and organized worksite.

Pipefitter/Welder

Various Employers
08.2005 - 10.2012
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
  • Fabricated and assembled piping systems according to project specifications.
  • Worked on and installed critical high-pressure piping systems.
  • Worked on turnarounds and shutdowns in the oil, gas, and chemical fields.
  • Maintained a safe, clean work environment.
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, and threaders to perform tasks related to the job.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Welding Technology

Maysville Community And Technical College
Morehead, KY
05-2005

Skills

  • Problem-solving and attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Weld procedures and process
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Work with the industrial and commercial sectors
  • Pipe layout and fabrication
  • Identifying the manpower skill set
  • Attention to safety
  • Knowledge of Navisworks, Bluebeam
  • Testing and inspections of piping systems
  • Ability to learn and adapt

Timeline

Piping General Foreman

Progressive Mechanical Inc
04.2024 - Current

Pipe Welder/Fabricator

Various Employers
07.2023 - 01.2024

Testing/Piping Foreman

Consolidated Nuclear Services
10.2020 - 06.2023

Pipefitter/Welder

CTS
08.2018 - 02.2020

Combination Pipe Welder

Kiewit Welding Services
12.2015 - 11.2017

Pipe Welder

Bechtel
01.2013 - 11.2015

Pipefitter/Welder

Various Employers
08.2005 - 10.2012

Graduate Certificate - Welding Technology

Maysville Community And Technical College

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