Abelardo Pompa
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with established organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Zachry Group
Sabine Pass, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Oversaw 2 apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Install and align Pressure Safety Valves
Pipefitter
Richard Construcion
Port Arthur, TX
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing, etc.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping systems.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Oversaw numerous apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Fabricate pipe supports to detailed spec.
- Bullrig pipe spools into position with the use of chain hoists and lever chain hoists while maintaining communication with coworkers to make sure that the plan that was made gets executed with no one getting hurt.
- Cut piping using metabo/cutting torch for repair/modification.
- Cut holes in grating using sawzall to install piping.
- Walkdown packages utilizing P&ID and Isometric prints.
- Install gate, globe, check, ball, control valves to piping systems.
- Use grinder to prep pipe ends for fitting and welding.
- Install blinds for hydrostatic test.
- Lockout/Tagout on live systems when working on them.
- Finding piping system in the field using the coordinates on columns and on the Isometric blueprints.
- Align flanges on piping systems to flanges on suction and discharge ends of pumps.
- Install spring cans/spring hangers to piping systems.
- Use squares and levels to make sure that the two pieces of materials being welded together are plumb,level, and square.
- Tie in new piping to existing piping with the assistance of operations.
Pipefitter
Wyatt Field Service
Port Arthur, TX
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing, etc.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping systems.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Oversaw numerous apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Fabricate pipe supports to detailed spec.
- Bullrig pipe spools into position with the use of chain hoists and lever chain hoists while maintaining communication with coworkers to make sure that the plan that was made gets executed with no one getting hurt.
- Cut piping using metabo/cutting torch for repair/modification.
- Cut holes in grating using sawzall to install piping.
- Walkdown packages utilizing P&ID and Isometric prints.
- Install gate, globe, check, ball, control valves to piping systems.
- Use grinder to prep pipe ends for fitting and welding.
- Install blinds for hydrostatic test.
- Lockout/Tagout on live systems when working on them.
- Finding piping system in the field using the coordinates on columns and on the Isometric blueprints.
- Align flanges on piping systems to flanges on suction and discharge ends of pumps.
- Install spring cans/spring hangers to piping systems.
- Use squares and levels to make sure that the two pieces of materials being welded together are plumb,level, and square.
Boilermaker
SWS
Plaquemine, LA
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Worked with team to lift 30" pipe spool into place using rigging and signals.
- Install manhole entrance to tower.
- Demo trays inside of distillation tower and replace with new ones.
- Remove and reinstall slip blinds before and after working on equipment.
Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Nederland, TX
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Fill out JHA/JSA in the morning and get crew involved in analyzing task and potential hazards and discuss how we can mitigate or completely remove hazards.
- Grind and fit up straight run pieces of pipe on the ground.
- Erecting pipe into pipe rack with the assistance of the crane and rigging department.
- Bullrigging pipe into place with the use of chain hoists and lever chain hoists.
- Installing valves into piping systems.
- Pneumatic testing on screw pipe and walk down line while snooping for leaks.
- Use JLG man lift and scissor lift to work in area that can't be accessed otherwise.
- Walk down piping packages using P&IDs and Isometric prints.
- Cutting excess piping off spools using metabo.
- Beveling pipe end from square cut using a 4" grinder.
- Install thermowells into piping systems.
- Hydrostatic testing piping systems to pressure test using hydro pump.
- Aligning pipe flanges to pump flanges making sure bolt up is stress free.
- Fabricating piping according to details on Isometric bluprints.
- Install piping supports.
- Drilling holes in steel for U-bolt installation.
- Torquing bolts on flanges to spec using torque wrench and electric hytorc gun.
- Bolting flanges together using proper bolts and proper anti seize.
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Westcon
Beaumont, TX
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Grind and fit up spool pipes together.
- Walk down and work on punch list items to sell to client.
- Modify piping supports.
- Pull measurements on piping to make sure piping is built to specifications given on blueprints.
- Cutting and refitting welds due to pipe not being square to each other.
- Join screw pipe together using thread sealant and fittings and join together using pipe wrenches.
- Install stops and guides on iron to keep piping on coordinates.
- Install wearpads and shoes on piping using adhesive.
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
La Porte, TX
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist in hanging rigging up to bullrig pipe.
- Install/remove plugs on high points and low points.
- Prep ends on pipe for fit up.
- Install lashing on suspended load when needed.
- Staging material/equipment in work area.
- Flagging heavy equipment and watch for the operator's blind spots.
- Assist in unloading pipe spools off of trailer.
- Maintain work area clean throughout the duration of the task.
- Helping journeyman make fits in the rack maintaining pipe square, level, and plumb.
- Assisting journeymen in aligning flanges to pumps.
- Install anchor bolts in concrete for supports on ground.
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Nederland, TX
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Assist journeyman in assembling and installing piping.
- Assist pipefitter in bolting up flanges and different types of valves.
- Cleaning raised face flanges with wire wheel to get a good seal.
- Install carpet on beams so when we go to bullrig pipe in place it won't damage paint.
- Assist pipefitter in pulling coordinates to make sure piping is where it needs to be.
- Building "hooches" where job area will be to contain sparks when grinding and to prevent wind from affecting the welder when he's welding.
- Building barricades underneath work area when working in heights.
- Assist rigger in unloading trailer and staging material in work area.
- Firewatch for pipefitter/welder.
CNC Plasma Operator
Signal International LLC
Orange, TX
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality cutting.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Operated hoists, overhead crane and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
- Cut scrap from sheet of metal using oxygen/acetylene torch and pickup using overhead crane.
- Label parts that were cut out using a hilti gun.
- Maintain work area clean throughout the shift.
CNC Plasma Operator
Signal International LLC
Orange, TX
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality cutting.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Followed optimum cleaning procedures to keep machines, tooling and parts free of build-up and avoid excess wear.
- Operated hoists, overhead crane and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
- Cut scrap from sheet of metal using oxygen/acetylene torch and pickup using overhead crane.
- Label parts that were cut out using a hilti gun.
- Maintain work area clean throughout the shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Port Arthur, TX06.2011
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Protocols
- Detail Oriented
- Problem-Solving
- Decision Making
- Piping Specifications
- Job Order Prioritization
- Material Prepping
- Job Site Evaluation
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Compliance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Quality Control
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Equipment Inspection
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Pipefitter
Zachry Group
07.2023 - Current
Pipefitter
Richard Construcion
06.2022 - 12.2022
Pipefitter
Wyatt Field Service
07.2021 - 05.2022
Boilermaker
SWS
03.2021 - 04.2021
Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
08.2019 - 11.2020
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Westcon
08.2017 - 04.2018
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
12.2016 - 07.2017
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
06.2014 - 04.2015
CNC Plasma Operator
Signal International LLC
03.2013 - 09.2013
CNC Plasma Operator
Signal International LLC
03.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School