Aaron Realini
Danville,CA
Summary
Dependable pipefitting leader, dedicated team player and top performer who consistently meets project deadlines and budget goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Piping Superintendent
Control Air Enterprises
Hayward
04.2024 - 11.2025
- Provided guidance on best practices regarding installation techniques for various types of pipes or components.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Created detailed work schedules for pipefitting crews based on project timelines and budget constraints.
- Resolved technical issues related to piping systems as they arose during construction projects.
- Coordinated with other departments including engineering, maintenance, safety and quality assurance to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
General Foreman Pipefitter
Harris Company
Brisbane, CA
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained strong quality control for all DX, VRF piping systems
- Guided Foremen, Journeyman, and Apprentices in understanding piping of DX and VRF systems and how they operate
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
General Foreman Pipefitter
Allied Mechanical
San Rafael
05.2004 - 04.2021
- Maintained strong quality control for all DX, VRF piping systems
- Installed piping for chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water systems
- Guided Foremen, Journeyman, and Apprentices in understanding piping of DX and VRF systems and how they operate
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
Apprentice Pipefitter
Pacific Air Solutions
Hayward, CA
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Performed preventative maintenance on HVAC systems
- Installed controls for HVAC systems
- Installed piping for DX split systems
Apprentice Pipefitter
ACCO Engineered Systems
San Carlos, CA
05.2000 - 06.2002
- Performed Start-Up HVAC systems
- Performed air balance on HVAC systems
- Performed water balance on chilled water, heating hot water, and condenser water systems
- Performed work on warranty items
Apprentice Pipefitter
Air Systems
San Jose, CA
05.1998 - 05.2000
- Installed controls on HVAC systems
Auxiliary Mechanic
US Coast Guard
Alameda, CA
03.1994 - 03.1998
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Worked on rebuilding turbines and main diesel engines
- worked on preventative maintenance for shipboard chiller, boiler, and low pressure/high pressure steam system
Education
HVAC Service/Pipefitting
UA Local 467
Burlingame05-2003
Skills
- Certified Refrigeration Pipefitter
- Experienced leader
- Strong HVAC knowledge
- Results oriented
- Cooperative team member
- Strong troubleshooting skills
References
- Randy Strausser- Project Manager- (408)210-2477
- Erik Barker- Owner, Allied Mechanical- (415)497-0774
- Scott Staton- Southland Industries, Project Executive- (510)292-5745
Timeline
Piping Superintendent
Control Air Enterprises
04.2024 - 11.2025
General Foreman Pipefitter
Harris Company
04.2022 - 04.2024
General Foreman Pipefitter
Allied Mechanical
05.2004 - 04.2021
Apprentice Pipefitter
Pacific Air Solutions
06.2002 - 05.2004
Apprentice Pipefitter
ACCO Engineered Systems
05.2000 - 06.2002
Apprentice Pipefitter
Air Systems
05.1998 - 05.2000
Auxiliary Mechanic
US Coast Guard
03.1994 - 03.1998
HVAC Service/Pipefitting
UA Local 467