Thomas Spicer
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(C) (218) 213-8491,
Objective
I would like to find a job as a skilled laboror such as a welder or maintenance facility doing heating and cooling. I have almost 5 years experience in the plumbing and pipefitting trade.
Work Experience
apprentice (03/16/2006 – Present)
plumbing and pipe fitting local #11 out of Duluth Mn. i have a plumbing license and taking my high pressure steam test in May. I also have welding experience, RPZ test qualification, EPA 608 for refrigeration certificate, and low voltage certified.
Last Employer: Local #11
Contact Person: Jeff daveau Sr.
Responsibilities: building and maintaining high quality craftsmanship for the customer, from anything to a homeowner to an oil refinery.
Accomplishments: I have served 8 years in the Army National Guard as a tank mechanic, a cavalry scout, and a water purification specialist. I am also an Iraq war veteran. I hold a Mn plumbing license and taking my high pressure steam test in May. I have many qualifications that could serve the right company. I am a hard worker as many people have told me.
Education
Establishment: Local #11
Degree: Journeyman
Education Period: 03/16/2006 - 01/12/2011
Speciality: plumbing and high pressure steam license
Details: learn plumbing code, steam code, welding, pipe fitting, refrigeration, and many other things that fall into piping trades
Skills
I have a series of skills I have acquired such as being a mechanic for the Army being combat lifesaver trained, and others from the Army. I am competent and trained on signaling a crane, passed bend tests in all positions in SMAW welding, I hold a Mn plumbing license, RPZ test qualified, Medgas qualified, EPA 608 certified for refrigerants, low voltage trained and qualified. Am taking my high pressure steam test in May so I will also hold that license.
Computer Skills: Not really familiar with computers I have the basics down but I prefer to work with my hands.
Foreign Language Skills: None
Additional Information
I'm almost finished with my 5 year apprenticeship for plumbing and pipe fitting. I love the work and the satisfaction it gives me by completing a job but I need something more stable for my family and my own well being
Honors: I have received an ARCOM, Army achievement medal, high PT (physical training) awards, certificate of top trainee from 5th group special forces, I also finished first in the US cavalry's Spur ride (a test of endurance and brain power). I have also received MVP awards for playing soccer, I was voted all state in soccer also and captain of my team.
Research Projects: I have been on many projects such as Murphy oil refinery last year we built a new benzine splitter so they could continue to sell and refine gasoline and its bi-products out of the refinery. I have just got off of a water treatment plant expansion where we added new filters and UV filtration systems. we rerouted water to the city for better and cleaner water.
Professional Membership: I am a member of the Local #11 plumbers & steamfitters Union.
Certifications or Licensures: I have a MN plumbing license, Med Gas certification, EPA 608 certification, RPZ test qualified, and low voltage trained and qualified.
Interests
I love spending time with my daughter, but other then that I enjoy bowling, playing soccer and hockey with my friends. I like to shoot bow and arrows and an occasional gun. Im very interested in history especialy the WWII erra I like to collect war trophys from all sides of the war.