DENNIS R.

SEASTEAD
4240 Henneberry Road,
Manlius, NY 13104
drseastead@cnymail.com
Home (315) 682-5890
Cell (315) 480-1431
SUMMARY
Experience represents over 30 years in the Mechanical Piping, Plumbing & HVAC In
dustry with proven accomplishments as a president, project manager, craft superv
isor, salesman, field engineer and estimator.
POSITIONS HELD
MANAGERa" directed daily production activities and implemented existing procedur
es and policies to improve productivity while maintaining code requirements and
quality control standards. Developed team concepts and goal setting, encouragin
g subordinates to achieve a higher level of responsibility and production qualit
y.
SUPERINTENDENTa"supervised both union and open shop mechanics in erecting proces
s and mechanical piping systems, steam and hot water boilers, HVAC Systems, equi
pment setting and hot/cold thermal insulation. Negotiated union labor agreements
and served, on apprentice committees, coordinated material and fabrication sche
dules between engineering, fabrication and site construction activities.
FIELD ENGINEERa"responsible for insuring projects was built to current code requ
irements, drawings and design specifications. Designed isometric drawings, reso
lved design interference problems, developed weekly progress and monthly billing
reports, purchased materials and equipment per project specifications.
START UP & TESTING ENGINEERa"prepared detailed procedures for the completion of
construction activities including isometric and P&ID walk downs, flushing and sy
stem punch lists, pre-op testing and final document review.
ESTIMATORa"developed bid proposals, cost estimates, contracts and project buy-ou
t for mechanical and process piping, plumbing, HVAC equipment and hot/cold therm
al insulation for industrial and commercial projects.
SALESa"called on established and prospective clients to develop company relation
ships, priced and negotiated current and future projects and negotiated outstand
ing accounts.
EDUCATION
Western Kentucky State University, Bowling Green,Kentucky
Business Administration & Industrial Management
United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Apprenticeship Program
Construction Management & Computer Estimating
New York State University, Syracuse, NY
Hold City of Syracuse Mechanical License

Dennis Seastead
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1990 to 2010
SEASTEAD CORPORATION
SYRACUSE, NY
PRESIDENT: Owner and manager of a mechanical contracting company which installs
commercial and residential HVAC Systems, high efficiency steam & hot water boi
lers, in floor radiant heating , natural gas lines and mechanical piping for des
ign build and commercial bid bond plans and specifications. We also install our
own high and low voltage electrical work, thermal heat cool insulation and sani
tary plumbing including domestic potable hot and cold water per County Plumb
ing and Heating code requirements. We have been involved with the New York Stat
e, NYSERDA Energy Star Program and have been actively involved with improving ma
ny commercial buildings to Energy Star compliance while serving on the NYS Contr
actors Advisory Board for 6 years.
1991-1995
CONTRACT SERVICES
SIEMANS POWER SERVICES 5959 SHALLOWFORD RD. CHATTANOGA, TN
OPERATION-COMANCHE PEAK POWER STATION, TEXAS
OPERATION-PERRY NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, OHIO
SUPERINTENDENT a"Supervised plant shut down activities of piping modifications a
nd the removal and reinstallation of hangers and shock suppressors, valve packin
g/replacements and weld inspections.
1988 to 1990
ROBERT A. KEASBEY CO. EAST SYRACUSE, NY
ESTIMATOR: Estimated and managed the installation of hot cold thermal insulatio
n applications to piping and equipment for an industrial and commercial Insulati
on contractor.
1986 to 1988
DONOHOE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPANY MANLIUS, NY
PROJECT MANAGER-Responsible for the installation of plumbing , heating and elect
rical installation work of 1400 fast track military housing units and other comm
ercial work at Fort Drum New York..
1982 to 1986
ITT GRINNELL INDUSTRIAL PIPING, KERNERSVILLE, NC
PIPING SUPERINTENDENT: Directed 120 craftsmen in the installation of high and lo
w pressure steam piping, process oil and domestic piping systems, hangers and eq
uipment installations. Developed system punch lists and project cost reviews.
1987 to 1982
UNION BOILER COMPANY, NITRO WEST VERGINIA: PROJECT ST LUCIE POWER FACILITY
PIPING SUPERINTENDENT: Supervised 65 craft personnel in the installation of lar
ge and small bore piping and hanger supports systems, pipe flushing, pressure te
sting and systems turnover.
1974 to 1982
ITT GRINNELL INDUSTRIAL PIPING, KERNERSVILLE, NC
ESTIMATOR: Responsible for completing final cost engineering and project close o
ut of work orders.
FIELD ENGINEER: Resolved piping and hanger design routing and interference chang
es.
Purchased small bore piping equipment, change order cost estimates and progressi
ve customer billings.
SYSTEMS TURNOVER ENGINEER: Walk down and turnover of mechanical piping systems
to client and Start up Engineers on completion of each system.
1973 1974
RALPH M. PARSONS CO. SUN OIL REFINERYa"TOLEDO OHIO
FIELD ENGINEER/ ASSISTANT PIPING SUPERVISOR: Worked directly with craft to solve
field problems. Planned piping installation sequence and scheduled vendor equip
ment deliveries.
1973 to 1974
AUSTIN COMPANY, CHICAGO IL. PROJECT CABOT CHEMICAL PLANT, TUSCOLA, IL.
PIPING SUPERVISOR: Supervised the installation of piping and equipment. Worked w
ith operational plant engineers to complete final start up activities