Gary Thompson
Galax
Summary
I have over 45 years working as an industrial / nuclear pipe insulator. I have worked at Virginia's Nuclear Power Stations since 1981. i have also worked at all of Virginia's Fossil Fuel power stations. I have worked at all of Phillip Morris's facilities in Virginia as well as North Carolina.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial / Nuclear Pipe Insulator
United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Richmond
03.2014 - Current
- Installed insulation on heating, cooling, and plumbing systems, improving thermal efficiency and system reliability.
- Identified and measured pipes for insulation installation.
- Fitted insulating materials such as fiberglass or foam around pipes, valves and fittings.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to evaluate insulation requirements and plan effective installation strategies.
- Inspected existing insulation for damage or wear, advising on necessary repairs to maintain system integrity.
- Repaired or replaced worn insulation on pipelines, tanks or other equipment.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Assisted with the fabrication of removable insulation covers for process vessels, pumps and valves.
- Utilized fabricating equipment to cut, bend and straighten sheet metal for insulation projects.
Pipe Insulator
IAP World Services
Fort Lee
05.2004 - 03.2014
- Insulated pipes with fiberglass and foam materials, enhancing energy efficiency in systems.
- Installed insulation on various surfaces to prevent heat loss and condensation.
- Fitted insulating materials such as fiberglass or foam around pipes, valves and fittings.
- Executed precise cuts of insulation material for optimal fitting around valves, flanges, and bends in pipe systems.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Assisted with the fabrication of removable insulation covers for process vessels, pumps and valves.
- Repaired or replaced worn insulation on pipelines, tanks or other equipment.
- Operated wide range of hand and power tools safely, properly and efficiently.
Industrial / Nuclear Pipe Insulator
Insulation Specialties Inc.
Hopewell
11.1981 - 05.2010
- Identified and measured pipes for insulation installation.
- Fitted insulating materials such as fiberglass or foam around pipes, valves and fittings.
- Protected insulated pipes from damage or decay by installing and securing sheet metal.
- Repaired or replaced worn insulation on pipelines, tanks or other equipment.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to identify insulation needs and plan installations.
- Operated wide range of hand and power tools safely, properly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Prince George, VA06-1979
Skills
- Mechanical insulation installation
- Insulation application
- Thermal protection application
- Fiberglass insulation
- Mineral wool insulation
- Thermal protection
- Polyurethane foam insulation
- Cellulose insulation
- Pipe sizing
- Accurate cutting
- Measurement precision
- Material selection
- Blowpipe systems
- Metal jacketing
- Insulation restoration
- Sheet metal work
- Safety adherence
- Safety protocols
- Safety regulations compliance
- Hand tool operation
- Power tool usage
- Thermal protection
- Insulation types
- Cellulose insulation
Timeline
Industrial / Nuclear Pipe Insulator
United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs
03.2014 - Current
Pipe Insulator
IAP World Services
05.2004 - 03.2014
Industrial / Nuclear Pipe Insulator
Insulation Specialties Inc.
11.1981 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School