Rory Evanow
Mount Washington
Summary
Dedicated plumber and pipefitter with over 26 years of industrial construction experience. Expertise in diagnosing plumbing issues, maintaining equipment, and overseeing projects from inception to completion. Committed to delivering high-quality installations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber - Pipefitter
Ford Motor Company
Louisville
04.2000 - Current
- Diagnosed issues and performed repairs on various plumbing equipment.
- Conducted routine inspections, ensuring system reliability and safety standards were met.
- Trained junior staff in plumbing techniques and safety practices, enhancing team skill set and compliance.
- Followed safety protocols while working in high-pressure environments.
- Planned the layout for new plumbing installations in production areas.
- Installed and maintained water supply systems, including pumps, valves, piping, tanks, fixtures, and other related equipment.
- Installed backflow preventers in accordance with state regulations.
- Provided technical advice regarding design specifications for new installations.
- Assisted in the installation of boilers and other large-scale plumbing projects.
- Read blueprints to determine layout of plumbing systems; identify required materials; measure distances between cutting points; calculate angles for connections.
- Completed walk-throughs of systems, verifying adherence to codes and improving overall project quality.
Pipefitter
Ward Engineering
Louisville
06.1990 - 04.2000
- Installed piping systems in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine layout specifications and installation sequences.
- Assembled and welded pipe fittings using various tools and techniques.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in high-risk environments.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Calculate estimates for labor costs based on project size and complexity.
Education
Master Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing
Louisville, KY05-2026
Journeyman HVAC Mechanic - HVAC
HVAC
Louisville, KY12-2024
Boiler Journeyman - Pressure Vessels & Pressure Pipe
Licensed Boiler
Louisville 10-2023
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing
Louisville, KY07-2014
Journeyman - Pipefitter
Pipefitters Local 502
Louisville, KY05-1995
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem resolution
- Project management
- Pipe welding
- Pressure testing
- Inventory management efficiency
- Industrial construction experience
- Construction management
- Codes compliance
- Project estimation and bidding
- Plumbing code compliance
Timeline
Plumber - Pipefitter
Ford Motor Company
04.2000 - Current
Pipefitter
Ward Engineering
06.1990 - 04.2000
Master Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing
Journeyman HVAC Mechanic - HVAC
HVAC
Boiler Journeyman - Pressure Vessels & Pressure Pipe
Licensed Boiler
Journeyman Plumber - Plumbing
Plumbing
Journeyman - Pipefitter
Pipefitters Local 502