Seeking a challanging and rewarding position which would effectively utilize my skills, training, and experience gained over 28 years as a 3rd generation Union Pipefitter.
Frank Camasta Jr
1923 Hillcrest Road
Joliet, IL 60433
prc20dad[at]aol.com
Tel: 815-560-1387
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OBJECTIVE
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Seeking a challanging and rewarding position which would effectively utilize my skills, training, and experience gained over 28 years as a 3rd generation Union Pipefitter.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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2008 - /2009
Ultimate Mechanical Concepts Hazel Crest, IL
Pipefitter Foreman
School Projects
Organized labor and materials and have an understanding of setting, layout, welding and documentation. Certified in a number of welding processes
2002 - /2008
International Piping Systems Schaumburg, IL
Piping Superintendent
2002-2004
Fermi Lab Numi Project
Deep Tunnel Project
2004-2005
Metra Boiler Replacement
Demo & Replace 3 boilers at Sacramento Yard Power House
2005-2007
Blue Chip Casino
Riverboat Gaming Vessel built on property for Jamestown Metals with Coast Guard Specs.
2007-2008
City of Chicago Water Treatment Plant
Organized labor and materials and have an understanding of setting, layout, welding and documentation. Certified in a number of welding processes
2001 - /2002
Morgan Stanley Buffalo Grove, IL
Piping Superintendent
Power house construction
Organized labor and materials and have an understanding of setting, layout, welding and documentation. Certified in a number of welding processes
1995 - /2002
Borg Mechanical Contractors, Inc Hillside, IL
General Foreman
Completed a number of piping projects including boilers, sanitary and stainless steel process piping, carbon steel, chillers, pumps and tank work, etc. Organized labor and materials and have an understanding of setting, layout, welding and documentation. Certified in a number of welding processes - papers available from Borg Mechanical.
Recent Fermi-Lab Projects
LCW piping projects in Main Inhector Ring
Foreman/Welder - Main Injector Vacuum System
Foreman/Welder - Recycler Vacuum System
Foreman CUB Strainer Upgrade
2000 - /2000
Aux Able Chemical Morris, IL
Asst Piping Superintendant
Chemical Plant Construction - Asst Piping Superintendent
Organized labor and materials and have an understanding of setting, layout, welding and documentation. Certified in a number of welding processes
1994 - /1994
Phillips Getschow Co Joliet, IL
Foreman/General Foreman
Zion Nuclear Plant
1994 - /1994
Amex Construction Joliet, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Union Oil, Stepan Chemical and BASF
1992 - /1993
US Steel Gary, IN
General Foreman
Employed as general foreman on process piping and coal transfer project.
1992 - /1992
Zion Nuclear Plant Zion, IL
Foreman
Employed as foreman and general foreman during scheduled refuel outage.
1991 - /1991
US Steel Gary, IN
Jouneyman Pipefitter
Installed Machinery and piping for new caster.
1991 - /1991
Waukegan Power Station Waukegan, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Replaced all instruments suring outage and related tubing.
1991 - /1991
Baleytown Burns Harbor, IN
Journeyman Pipefitter
Welded on the replacement of 14' diameter pipe running to Lake Michigan. Included x-ray and mig welding.
1990 - /1991
Ameritech Building Hoffman Estates, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Installed cooling units ans related piping for pumps and cooling water at new construction.
1990 - /1990
Olin Chemical Joliet, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Involved in gen maintenance and installation of white acid piping.
1989 - /1989
Dresden Power Plant Morris, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Involved in scheduled refuel outage of nuclear plant. Welded, including orbital welds.
1989 - /1989
Union Oil Lemont, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Installed Chrome piping and worled on cracker reline.
1989 - /1989
Boungy Oil-Lever Bros Joliet, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performed food related-process pipe maintenance and aluminum tank repair.
1988 - /1988
LaSalle Power Plant Seneca, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Involed in scheduled refuel outage of nuclear plant. Welding including x-ray welds. Installed process piping in containment building.
1988 - /1988
Northwestern Hospital Chicago, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Installed mechanical and piping for medical gas delivery to new operating rooms.
1985 - /1988
Braidwood Power Plant Braidwood, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Worked on new construction of nuclear power plant, welded included x-ray welds. Acted as foreman of valve and hanger crew.
1985 - /1987
Phillips Getschow Company Braidwood, IL
Journeyman Pipefitter
Journeyman Pipefitter
1981 - /1984
Clintion Power Plant Clinton, IL
Apprentice Pipefitter
1 year office experience included print takeoffs, layout drawings, ordering of materials and organization of schedules for Clinton Power Plant.
1980 - /1981
Clinton Power Plant Clinton, IL
Working Permit Welder
Welded as required by Union Electricians on construction of new nuclear power plant.
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EDUCATION
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1981
High School - Clinton High School, Clinton, IL
Welding/Pipefitter
Apprenticeship - Local 597, , IL
Completed a four year apprenticeship and received Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship from the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committees of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry on Sept 1, 1985.
Employed by McCartin Mechanical throughout four year apprenticeship at various job sites.
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SKILLS
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1997-2004 Welding Instructor at Local 597 Training Center
Mechanaical Contractors Association of Chicago
Dynamics in Supervision
Hazcom Communication
OSHA - 10 Hr
Ladders, Firewatch, Shoring of Ditches, First Aid, CPR, Confined Space Entry.
Supervision training for Bechtel International
United Association of Pipefitters
Valve Repair, Drafting, Downhill Welding, Instrumentation, Testing and Balancing
Held Illinois State plumbers license from 1981-1991
Seek to continue education in the Piping Industry Field
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KEYWORD SUMMARY
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Personal Strengths: A third generation Union Pipefitter who takes pride in a job well done. Excellent interpersonal skills make for a great team player or leader capable of motivating others. A reliable , dependable, hardworking individual capable of seeing to completion any layout, installation, fabricating and welding of mechanical systems. A real work ethic, willing to work any hours necessary to finish the job to professional standards.
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