Albert Partida
Houston,TX
Summary
Bilingual Pipefitter with supervisor experience and background in boilermaker and ironwork.
Knowledgeable in reading blueprints and specifications. Looking to bring further success to the company through great communication and great attitude. Organized and reliable candidate proficient in managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical/Pipe Fitter Supervisor
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Identified types of pipe fittings by symbols.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Provided valuable input during design stages, offering suggestions for improvements based on hands-on experience in fabrication techniques.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Supervised 6 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Mechanical/Pipe Fitter Supervisor
Gulfspan Industrial
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Streamlined assembly processes with precise measurements and cutting, resulting in improved quality of finished products.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Identified types of pipe fittings by symbols.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Interpreted pipe schematics, isometrics and installation drawings to implement understanding of symbols, reference lines, and work points into actual installation projects.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Provided valuable input during design stages, offering suggestions for improvements based on hands-on experience in fabrication techniques.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Supervised 6 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Translated general notes in reference texts and drawings or schematics into concrete applications of technical principles resulting in exceptional efficiency or durability of systems installed.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through clear communication regarding project status updates and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
- Conducted quality control of materials used in construction.
- Inspected completed projects to meet customer expectations.
- Loaded and carried materials to facilitate transport at construction sites.
- Developed safe and efficient workflows for construction projects.
- Assisted with post-construction cleanup and maintenance.
- Trained and supervised team of construction workers.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Boilermaker
Gulfspan Industrial
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Reduced downtime for critical boilers by implementing effective preventative maintenance plans.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving technical issues quickly by troubleshooting problems as they arose during installation or repair work.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
Ironworker
REPCON
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Maximized material usage by skillfully measuring, marking, and cutting steel components with precision tools.
- Enhanced workplace safety with consistent adherence to established protocols and regulations.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Minimized errors with careful use of leveling instruments to verify the correct alignment of structural components before securing them permanently in place.
- Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Bolstered project accuracy with thorough inspections of erected structures for alignment, levelness, and proper placement.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and calculating required materials for each project, minimizing waste.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding, and soldering components as needed.
- Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Supported team efficiency through clear communication regarding progress updates and potential issues during the course of projects.
- Assisted in achieving project deadlines through effective organization of work assignments and prioritization of tasks based on urgency.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of industry best practices through participation in professional development courses and workshops.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Collaborated effectively with supervisors to ensure that all necessary permits were obtained before commencing work on new projects.
- Calibrated piping systems and components to optimize performance.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Pipefitter
McDermott
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Pipefitter
Gulfspan Industrial
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding, and soldering components as needed.
- Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Supported team efficiency through clear communication regarding progress updates and potential issues during the course of projects.
- Assisted in achieving project deadlines through effective organization of work assignments and prioritization of tasks based on urgency.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milby High School
Houston, TX05.2010
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Cutting and Grinding
- Precision measuring tools
- Torque Wrench Usage
- Gasket Replacement
- Installation and maintenance
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Welding Techniques
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Piping specifications
- Blueprint Reading
- Piping Systems
- Equipment testing
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Attention to Detail
- Bandsaw expertise
- Task Prioritization
Certification
Boilermaker NCCER 2019
Ironworker NCCER 2021
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Mechanical/Pipe Fitter Supervisor
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2024 - 05.2024
Mechanical/Pipe Fitter Supervisor
Gulfspan Industrial
12.2021 - 11.2023
Boilermaker
Gulfspan Industrial
10.2021 - 11.2021
Ironworker
REPCON
07.2021 - 10.2021
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
04.2021 - 07.2021
Pipefitter
McDermott
01.2021 - 03.2021
Pipefitter
Gulfspan Industrial
08.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Milby High School