Cody Te Whatu
Christchurch
Summary
Dynamic Leading Hand Pipefitter with extensive experience at FFP, excelling in project supervision and mechanical troubleshooting. Proven track record in ensuring safety compliance and quality assurance while training teams in advanced fabrication techniques. Adept at blueprint interpretation and pressure testing, driving successful installations and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Leading Hand Pipefitter
FFP
Christchurch
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised pipefitting projects ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Coordinated team efforts to install and repair piping systems efficiently.
- Trained junior pipefitters on proper techniques and safety measures.
- Reviewed project plans and specifications to determine material requirements.
- Operated welding equipment for joining pipes and fittings securely.
- Conducted inspections of completed work to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to resolve technical challenges during installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Performed safety inspections of all tools and equipment before use.
- Analyzed blueprints and schematics to determine the best methods for installing new pipe systems.
- Provided on-site technical assistance to ensure proper installation techniques were followed.
- Maintained accurate records of material usage, labor hours, and other job-related data.
- Supervised a team of Pipefitters in the installation and maintenance of piping systems.
- Calculated dimensions for pipe runs based on building plans and engineering specifications.
- Installed and maintained pipe systems, components and related mechanical equipment.
- Troubleshot complex problems with existing pipe systems to identify root cause issues.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Connected fire tubes to heads as well as water tubes to drums and headers of boilers.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
Education
Trade Apprentice
Compliance Fire Protection
Christchurch , New Zealand 01.2010 - 12.2013
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pressure testing
- Safety compliance
- Team coordination
- Project supervision
- Material management
- Quality assurance
- Technical training
- Industrial piping standards
- Flanged pipe assembly
- Threaded pipe installation
- Pneumatic systems proficiency
- Precision measurement
- Grooved pipe joining
- Valve installation
- Advanced fabrication
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Piping specifications
- Blueprint analysis
- Commercial pipefitting
- Pipe hanger installation
- Cutting and threading
- Worksite safety
- Building code regulations
- Construction management
- Construction installations
- Piping layout
- Materials ordering
- Industrial piping
- Project management
Timeline
Leading Hand Pipefitter
FFP
01.2022 - Current
Trade Apprentice
Compliance Fire Protection
01.2010 - 12.2013