Ryan Calbaugh

-Take field measurements and draw isometric drawings for shop fabrication and design hangers

To support piping.

-Do a material list for all pipe, fittings, gaskets, bolts, valves, and other equipment.

-Fabricate and install piping and supports at food processing facilities.

Completed a 5 year apprenticeship in pipefitting at UA Local 43 in Chattanooga Tennessee.

-Take apart Actuators and internals of Main Steam Isolation Valves at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant for TVA and refurbish them. Rebuild them to vendor specifications and test them to ensure they work properly.

-dismantled actuators and valve internals according to work order procedures and refurbished them.

-adhered to procedures and QC hold points to ensure valves were correctly reassembled.

-perform bench test for smooth valve stroke and operation.

Fabricate pipe in a fabrication shop from vendor supplied drawings.

-Install heat exchangers.

-Install air compressors, dryers, and expansion tanks.

-Fabricate and install chill water piping and supports to heat exchangers.

-Field route instrument tubing feeding furnace.

-Fabricate and install piping and supports to air compressors, dryers, and expansion tanks.

-Test these systems for leaks.

Fabricate piping and sanitary tubing according to vendor drawings for a battery plant.

-Set equipment and fabricate piping, food grade piping, and supports to install at a Food processing facility.

-fabricate and install piping and supports according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-Piping Forman in the Main Processing Building overseeing placement of modules, pipe, and pipe supports according to design specifications.

-Work along side multiple crafts to ensure work didn’t interfere with other craft s work scope.

-Worked with Field Engineers to troubleshoot any problems and to come up with solutions that were safe and efficient.

-Worked along with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to make sure all specifications and procedures were adhered to properly.

-Overseen the rebuild of piping, tubing, supports, valves, and equipment in a hydro dam.

-Tested the pipe and tubing on different systems to ensure they worked properly.

-Worked along side engineers and quality control to adhere to specifications and procedures.

-fabricated and installed piping and supports according to Vendor drawings and specifications at a chemical plant.

-Tested pipe to ensure no leaks.

-Install pipe, tubing, and supports according to vendor drawings and specifications at Sequoyah Nuclear Plant for TVA.

- perform maintenance on piping and equipment according to procedures.

-Fabricate and install piping and supports according to vendor drawings and specifications at a chemical plant.

-Install valves and equipment according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-Perform tests to ensure no leaks.

-Interpreted drawings and fabricated piping and supports according to design specifications at Vogtle unit 3.

-worked with quality control and weld engineering to ensure correct material and procedures were adhered to.

-fabricate and install piping and supports at a fiberglass plant according to vendor specifications and requirements.

-install piping and supports that was fabricated offsite according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-performed start-up testing on completed systems at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant for TVA

• Assembled, disassembled, and repaired various types of valves to ensure optimal functionality.
• Conducted routine inspections to identify leaks and malfunctions in valve systems.
• Collaborated with team members to execute safety protocols during valve maintenance operations.
• Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise valve calibration and testing procedures.

• Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
• Ensured safe work environments by strictly adhering to industry safety standards and procedures.
• Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Bolstered quality control measures with thorough documentation of completed tasks and regular updates to project managers.
• Increased client satisfaction by maintaining clear communication regarding project progress and addressing concerns promptly.
• Enhanced system reliability by performing hydrostatic testing before final installation or repairs.
• Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
• Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
• Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
• Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
• Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
• Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
• Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.

-performed demolition on existing pipes and supports to allow for new installation.

-fabricated and installed piping and supports from vendor drawings and specifications.

-tested piping systems to ensure no leaks.

-Installed roof drains and supports according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-tested the drains to ensure no leaks.

-Installed underground plumbing according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-tested plumbing to ensure no leaks.

-installed roof drain piping and supports according to vendor drawings and specifications.

-tested pipe to ensure no leaks.