Alex Samuel
Amity,AR
Summary
Adept at power tool operation and fostering team collaboration, I significantly enhanced project efficiency at ParFab. My expertise in pipe installation and welding, combined with a knack for blueprint interpretation, propelled project success rates. Demonstrated leadership by mentoring peers, achieving a notable increase in safety compliance and workmanship quality.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
ParFab
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Enhanced safety measures by following proper procedures when handling hazardous materials during pipe installations.
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advanced techniques and improve personal skills in the field.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Facilitated effective communication between team members, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring all tools were properly stored after use.
- Contributed to timely project completion through efficient cutting, threading, and hammering of pipes as per specifications.
- Maintained high standards in workmanship, resulting in consistently positive feedback from supervisors and clients.
- Demonstrated versatility in skill set by adapting to different types of pipe materials such as steel, plastic, copper, amongst others while assisting on various projects.
- Effectively managed time and resources by prioritizing tasks, ensuring smooth progress of projects from inception to completion.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes through precise leveling and positioning during installation processes.
- Increased safety compliance, participated in safety meetings and followed all safety guidelines during project execution.
- Streamlined project workflows, prepared and cleaned job sites before and after work.
- Delivered support for installing and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems, enhancing system reliability.
- Assisted in resolving technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines.
Fiber Optic Splicer
SkyView Telecommunications
10.2024 - Current
- Upheld high standards of craftsmanship while working under challenging conditions, including inclement weather or confined spaces.
- Assisted in the training of new technicians, imparting knowledge of industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Achieved optimal network performance by splicing fiber optic cables with precision and speed.
- Improved service quality by regularly inspecting and maintaining fiber optic equipment and tools.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by troubleshooting and repairing damaged fiber optic lines in a timely manner.
- Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
- Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
- Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
- Worked at heights of up to Number feet and frequently lifted up to Number pounds.
Welder
Chris Gilmer
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Ironworker
BL Harbert International LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Set up and operated shears, brakes and presses to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Maintained a strong safety record by vigilantly inspecting equipment, machinery, and work areas to identify potential hazards before accidents could occur.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Installed steel cables to reinforce structures before tightening and reinforcing.
- 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.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- 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.
- Reduced waste by proficiently maintaining inventory control systems for tools, materials, and consumables onsite.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Streamlined project workflow by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
- Promoted a positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
- Improved project completion time with effective coordination and communication among team members.
- Ensured accurate alignment of structures, preventing potential long-term structural issues.
- Assembled complex steel structures to support integrity of high-rise buildings.
- Increased team efficiency by mentoring new ironworkers on best practices and techniques.
- Improved team morale by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback.
- Enhanced structural integrity with skilled welding and riveting of iron components.
- Accelerated project delivery by optimizing sequence of construction activities.
- Streamlined installation process, reducing labor hours required for project completion.
- Bolstered project timelines by efficiently dismantling old structures to make way for new construction.
- Reinforced buildings against natural disasters with installation of earthquake-resistant structures.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School
Kirby, AR05.2016
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Pipe cutting techniques
- Measurement accuracy
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint reading
- Quality control checks
- Blueprint interpretation
- Threaded pipe installation
- Pressure testing procedures
- Coupling and uncoupling
- Pipe bending techniques
- Drilling
- Scaffolding creation
- Project installations
- Pipe disassembly
- Pipe layout
- Welding
Timeline
Fiber Optic Splicer
SkyView Telecommunications
10.2024 - Current
Welder
Chris Gilmer
02.2021 - 02.2023
Ironworker
BL Harbert International LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Pipefitter Helper
ParFab
High School Diploma -
Kirby High School