Ryan Searles
ELIZABETH CITY,NC
Summary
Experienced and certified Pipefitter Specialist with a strong background in supervising personnel, interpreting blueprints, and fabricating piping systems. Seeking to leverage extensive skills in a challenging role.
A skilled trades professional with comprehensive experience in pipefitting and team leadership. Adept at managing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering quality results. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic work conditions, while maintaining focus on precision and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
MHI Ship Repair & Services
Norfolk, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised pipefitting operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow and resource allocation for efficient project execution.
- Trained and mentored junior pipefitters on techniques and best practices.
- Conducted inspections of piping systems to identify issues and implement repairs.
- Collaborated with project managers to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Facilitated communication between teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
- Improved overall quality of workmanship with frequent training sessions on industry standards and best practices.
- Adhered to strict regulatory compliance requirements while working on various job sites.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 12 employees.
Pipefitter Specialist
MHI Ship Repair & Services
Norfolk, VA
02.2021 - 01.2024
- At Marine Hydraulics International, I have been responsible for supervising personnel and providing guidance to ensure job tasks are accomplished efficiently. My duties include interpreting blueprints, laying out and fabricating piping systems, and distinguishing between various materials such as stainless steel, copper nickel, aluminum, carbon steel, and titanium. I am proficient in grade 3-5 brazing of pipe fittings and hold a continuous pipe brazing certification. My role requires a deep understanding of 009 naval standards and the installation of various valves, including hydraulic, actuated, electronically actuated, ball, globe, gate, and butterfly valves. Additionally, I am skilled in threading and bending pipes, installing butt welds, socket welds, bell end fittings, and compression fittings such as Parker and Lockring fittings. I also perform occasional repairs on Marine Hydraulics International facilities. My work includes completing tasks on numerous US Navy ships, involving the removal, modification, and installation of various piping systems.
Journeyman Pipefitter/Plumber
Warwick Mechanical
Newport News, VA
01.2021 - 02.2021
- In this role, I interpreted blueprints and operated various power tools, including drills, grinders, portable band saws, Pro Press tools, and welding machines. I set anchors in concrete to hold piping systems overhead and ran drains and water lines for sinks, showers, heating and cooling systems, and toilets. I performed rigging in mechanical shafts, operated JLG and scissor lifts, and ensured compliance with city building codes. My work contributed to the installation of plumbing and service lines at the CHKD hospital in Norfolk, VA.
1st Class Pipefitter
Tecnico
Chesapeake, VA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- At Tecnico, I interpreted blueprints and fabricated piping systems using materials such as stainless steel, copper nickel, aluminum, carbon steel, titanium, monel, and inconel. I performed grade 3-5 brazing. My responsibilities included installing valves and fittings pipes to hydraulic pumps, CHT pumps, diesel engines, and turbine generators. I also installed hydraulic, air, water, and other piping systems on LCAC aircraft, ensuring their proper operation.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Richmond County Contractors
Waynesboro, GA
12.2018 - 09.2020
- As a certified Union Journeyman Pipefitter at RCC, I installed steam, cooling water, lubricating lines for steam turbine generators. My duties included interpreting blueprints, fabricating and laying out pipe systems. I performed rigging and flagging for cranes, telehandlers, and trucks, maintained a clean work site, and instructed apprentices in day-to-day duties. My work at RCC involved constructing Unit 3 at the Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant, collaborating with millwrights to install steam turbines and turbine housings.
Pipefitter
Marine Hydraulics International
Norfolk, VA
04.2013 - 10.2018
- My tenure at Marine Hydraulics International included roles as a helper and 2nd Class Mechanic. As a helper, I assisted mechanics by maintaining job site cleanliness, handling tools, and performing supervised tasks. As a 2nd Class Mechanic, I interpreted blueprints, fabricated piping systems, and operated various power tools. I performed grade 3-5 brazing, adhered to 009 naval standards, and installed valves and piping systems. My work on US Navy ships included tasks on DDGs, LPDs, LHDs, LSDs, CVNs, and CGs, involving the removal, modification, and installation of numerous piping systems.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Northeastern Highschool
Elizabeth City, NC06.2012
Skills
- Brazing - Grades 3
- Lockring
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe threading
- Microsoft Excell
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Scheduling
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
MHI Ship Repair & Services
01.2024 - Current
Pipefitter Specialist
MHI Ship Repair & Services
02.2021 - 01.2024
Journeyman Pipefitter/Plumber
Warwick Mechanical
01.2021 - 02.2021
1st Class Pipefitter
Tecnico
10.2020 - 01.2021
Journeyman Pipefitter
Richmond County Contractors
12.2018 - 09.2020
Pipefitter
Marine Hydraulics International
04.2013 - 10.2018
Highschool Diploma -
Northeastern Highschool