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Nick Castagna

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter/Journeyman Steamfitter

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 170
Kamloops, British Columbia
10.1999 - Current
  • Kept detailed records of all jobs completed including labor hours spent per task.
  • Cut, threaded, and welded pipes according to specifications.
  • Assembled components such as pumps, motors, tanks, filters and exchangers in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Installed valves, fittings, flanges, clamps, and other components on piping systems.
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on new technologies related to industrial pipefitting.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to determine the best layout for new pipe systems.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading supplies from trucks onto job sites.
  • Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Operated hand tools such as saws, grinders and welding machines safely and efficiently.
  • Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.

Education

Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Pipe Trades Foundation

BCIT
Burnaby, BC
09-1998

Skills

  • Soldering techniques
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Material prepping
  • Safety Procedures
  • Emergency Repairs
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic Systems
  • Construction management
  • Piping specifications
  • Diagram interpretation
  • Building code regulations
  • Project Management
  • Worksite safety

Certification

  • Red seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  • WHMIS
  • Forklift certification

Timeline

Pipefitter/Journeyman Steamfitter

Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 170
10.1999 - Current

Steamfitter/Pipefitter - Pipe Trades Foundation

BCIT
  • Red seal Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  • WHMIS
  • Forklift certification
Nick Castagna