TO OBTAINE EMPLOYMENT WITH A STABLE ORGANIZATION WHERE I CAN EXPAND AND SHARE MY SKILLS.
RICHARD CARSTENS
13626 21 ST. AVE.
TACOMA, WA. 98445
RTCNBDG[at]GMAIL.COM (253)431-0890
HIGHLIGHTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Displays an energetic, positive, assertive, dependable and result oriented work ethic.
Building Trades Journeyman Steamfitter-pipefitter, Marine pipefitter, Orbital welder,
Instrument technician. I have maintenance experience in various industrial applications.
Effectively managed a field service crew that traveled the western states of the country.
Communicates effectively with customers, and all levels of personnel from coworkers to
management. Thorough knowledge of Semi-Conductor and Bio-Pharmaceutical industry.
WORK HISTORY
BMWC CONSTRUCTORS
Kent Washington, Pipefitter-Orbital welder 05-05 to present
Building Trades Journeyman, foreman
Construction services for Industrial and commercial building applications, Boeing facilities
throughout the Seattle area, Bio-Pharmaceutical and Semi-Conductor as well as Solar-
Technology facilities throughout the northwest.
BIG J ENTERPRISES
INTEL CORPORATION, SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES
Pipefitter-Orbital welder 03-04 to 04-05
Layout, Detail, Manufacture, Orbital weld and install Ultra High Purity process gas lines
used in the manufacturing of Semi-Conductors at Intel, Colorado Springs campus, Sandia
National Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
UNITED ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS
LOCAL UNION NO. 26
Pipefitter-Welder 04-to present
Building Trades Journeyman, various positions as pipefitter and welder in the overhaul of
fossil fuel power generating facilities as well as industrial and commercial buildings. Orbital
welder and foreman in various high tech applications, also have experience in the marine
industry as a pipefitter.
NORCIMBUS INC.
Field Service Supervisor 02-94 to 12-98
Traveled throughout the western states of the country supervising the installation of Ultra
High Purity process gas systems in various Micro-Chip manufacturing facilities.
Field Service 11-92 to 02-94
Manufactured and modified diffusion furnaces, source panels, and other equipment used in
the production of Micro-Processors. Designed and manufactured CVD foreline vacuum systems.
ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE
Pipefitter-welder 11-91 to 11-92
Rebuild and overhauled fossil fuel equipment for an electric power generating plant, including
pipefitting, fabrication, and welding.
Fuel Handler 02-91 to 11-91
Operated coal and natural gas generators for proper operating performance to supply electric
power to various states. Maintained cooling towers and scrubbers to correct state and federal
standards.
MOTOROLA CORPORATION TED/GEG
Stock Clerk 1988-1990
Controlled inventory of sophisticated high tech equipment and parts valued at millions of
dollars. Tracked and retrieved lost parts via computer and physical trace. Cross trained in the
shipping and receiving of merchandise according to precise government standards. Maintained
government security clearance as required for employment.
ADVANCED TRAINING AND RELEVANT SEMINARS
Skills of Management, Lean construction, Work Placement, Hazmat, Hazcom, Hazardous gas,
Helium leak detection, Cleanroom Protocol, Regulator operation and installation Lockout-tagout-tryout,
Loc-ring connections, Tube bending, George fisher PVDF certification, HDPE, Sil-brasing, Gas cabinet
operation, Explosive handling, Material handling, and Fork Lift operation, Certification in AMI
Orbital welding, ASMI IX for GTAW, Arc, Tig and Mig welding experience.
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