Alberto Gonzales
Alvin
Summary
Experienced industrial multi-craftsman with a strong background in mechanical maintenance and specialty projects. Proven ability to install, fabricate, align, and repair piping systems, precision components, and mechanical equipment in high-demand industrial environments. Recognized for problem-solving skills, dependability, consistent performance along with the ability to support crews, coordinate tasks, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
Valero Texas City
06.2025 - Current
- Measure, cut, thread, bevel, grind, bend, and install piping and tubing according to specifications.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Perform joint job site visits with operations per work order of the units needing maintenance repairs (Lockout, Tagout).
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards during tasks.
Pipefitter
Turner Industrial
OxyChem Battleground, La Porte
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Interpreted blueprints and isometric drawings and P&ID's to determine project requirements.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts of piping systems.
- Cut, bevel, prep and thread various piping sizes to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Followed strict safety guidelines when working around hazardous materials.
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
W.R. Grace, Clear Lake
11.2022 - 10.2025
- Installed piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining and repairing existing pipe systems.
- Operated tools and equipment for pipe fitting tasks efficiently.
- Communicated with supervisors about project progress and challenges.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Field Machinist
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Utilized precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and depth mics, to verify dimensions and tolerances of before and finished components.
- Operate machining equipment, including hydraulically, electrically, and pneumatically operated machines such as flange facers, clamshell cutters, mills, grinders, drills, taps, and dies.
- Ensure all work complies with technical specifications and safety protocols.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
INEOS Chocolate Bayou, Alvin
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with layout and design of pipefitting projects for clients.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine pipefitting requirements.
Field Machinist
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Set up and operate rotating machining equipment to fabricate precision components for industrial applications.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and precision instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, or depth mics.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Instrumentation Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TXCertification Course - OSHA 10
Houston Safety Council
Texas City, TX03-2024
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
La Porte, TX12-2023
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Crew Leadership
Construction & Education Maintenance Foundation
La Porte, TX09-2022
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Project Supervision
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
La Porte, TX07-2022
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Pipefitter
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
La Porte, TX04-2018
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Boilermaker Maintenance
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
La Porte, TX01-2016
Timeline
Pipefitter
Turner Industrial
10.2025 - 12.2025
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
06.2025 - Current
Field Machinist
Universal Plant Services
01.2025 - 06.2025
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
11.2022 - 10.2025
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2022 - 11.2022
Field Machinist
Universal Plant Services
04.2018 - 01.2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Instrumentation Technology
Lee College
Certification Course - OSHA 10
Houston Safety Council
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Crew Leadership
Construction & Education Maintenance Foundation
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Project Supervision
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Pipefitter
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation
NCCER CERTIFICATION - Boilermaker Maintenance
Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation