Devon Gillis
Calmar,AB
Summary
Third year Pipefitter dedicated to team success through hard work, being a team player, attention to detail and making safety number one priority.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Second Year Apprentice Pipefitter
Maritime Pressure Works LTD
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection, confined space, personal protective equipment.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws to perform various jobs.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials weighing up to 150 pounds to prepare materials for construction.
- Completed hydrostatic tests on pipe spools
- Completed pneumatic tests on tanks
- Bolt up
- Assisted in numerous amounts of rigging of equipment/pipe
- Fabricated gaskets
- Cut and beveled up to 12" carbon steel, CuNi and stainless steel pipe using grinder.
Third Year Apprentice Pipefitter
Graham Construction
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Blinded Gas to burner valves/flanges to safe out boiler.
- Removed and installed economizer doors utilizing crane.
- Removed boiler casings, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Assisted with Hydrostatic testing of boiler, Testing up to 28,000 Kpa/4061 Psi
- Replaced Boiler tubing 4" XXS and 3" XXS butt weld
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Removed and Installed PSV's.
- Cleaned air intake filters for boiler.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Education
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Level 2 -
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS03.2020
Pipe Trades
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS07.2015
High School Diploma -
Eastern Shore District High
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS07.2013
Skills
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Knowledge and use of power tools
- Safety and compliance
- Problem resolution
- Knowledge of pipe size, schedule and material
- Installation and Maintenance
- Crane and Rigging
Certification
- H2S Alive
- ESC Fall Protection
- WHMIS 2015
- ESC Confined Space Entry and Monitor
- Half mask fit test
- Full face fit test
- Valid class 5 Drivers license (non GDL)
- ESC CSO
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate
Timeline
Third Year Apprentice Pipefitter
Graham Construction
08.2023 - 12.2023
Second Year Apprentice Pipefitter
Maritime Pressure Works LTD
09.2015 - 01.2022
Steamfitter/Pipefitter Level 2 -
Nova Scotia Community College
Pipe Trades
Nova Scotia Community College
High School Diploma -
Eastern Shore District High
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