Joshua Arwood
Telford
Summary
Experienced pipefitter foreman skilled in project management and quality control. Successfully led teams in complex piping installations while ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing workflow for timely project completion.
Professional with strong expertise in pipefitting, known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in blueprint reading, welding, and pipe installation, with solid background in maintaining safety standards and ensuring project efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and delivering high-quality results, consistently meeting changing demands and achieving project goals.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
United Service Group
Johnson City, TN
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized hand and power tools for pipe cutting, bending, and fitting tasks.
- Assisted in troubleshooting plumbing issues to enhance system functionality.
- Learned blueprints and schematics to accurately layout pipe installations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Contributed to project timelines by efficiently completing assigned tasks.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Assisted in achieving project deadlines through effective organization of work assignments and prioritization of tasks based on urgency.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Collaborated with engineers to design piping systems that met project specifications and budget constraints, delivering high-quality results.
Pipefitter Journeyman
TECI
Kingsport, TN
09.2025 - 02.2026
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for effective installations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot system malfunctions efficiently.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for pipe installation and repair tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols while executing on-site duties to minimize risks.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used and work completed on projects.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work for quality assurance, identifying any areas requiring adjustments or improvements.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter Foreman
Worley Parsons
Kingsport, TN
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Supervised pipefitting crew, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated installation of piping systems, optimizing workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained new employees on industry standards and best practices for pipefitting operations.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints, facilitating accurate project execution.
- Managed inventory levels of tools and materials, reducing downtime in operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in pipe assembly techniques.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of compliance and risk mitigation among team members.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining pipe installation processes and ensuring proper alignment.
- Mentored junior team members providing guidance, support, and sharing expertise to ensure their growth within the profession successfully progressed over time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone High School
Gray TNSkills
- Worksite safety
- Pipe measuring
- Safety procedures
- Blueprints and specifications
- Piping specifications
- Flange assembly
- Pressure testing
- Pipe support design
- Materials ordering
- Project management
- Blueprint analysis
- Diagram interpretation
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Piping layout
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Piping installations
- Construction installations
- Pipe fabrication
- Job order prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Blueprint reading
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Power tool operation
- Layout planning
- Job site evaluation
- Systems testing
- Schematic reading
- Equipment inspection
- Quality control
- Basic carpentry
- Heavy lifting
Timeline
Pipefitter
United Service Group
03.2026 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman
TECI
09.2025 - 02.2026
Pipefitter Foreman
Worley Parsons
09.2021 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Daniel Boone High School