Alexis Mendoza

• Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
• Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
• Provide technical advice regarding design specifications of piping systems.
• Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
• Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
• Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
• Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
• Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
• Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
• Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
• Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
• Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
• Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
• Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
• Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
• Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
• Cleaned boiler firetubes with wire brushes to remove soot deposits after shutdowns.
• Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
• Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
• Operated cranes and hoists to move large objects during repair projects.
• Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
• Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.

Turn Around

• Demo existing pipe lines , structure and supports
• fabrication pipe in the shop and hooch according with the prints
• rigging pipe when we demo the pipe and when we are about to installing the new piping system
• checking level and squares and the piping
• identify hazards in the task
• make sure is the right material with the right welding procedures so achieve success in our task
• cutting pipe using bandsaws, grinders, torch
• clean and bevel pipe using grinder, pencil grinders,
• using drills to drill hole in the structure to install supports, u bolts, pads
• drilling and anchor bolts in the ground to install beams and columns
• BOLT UPS n TORQUING valves flanges and pipe according with the QC

• Working with cooling towers, and working on the pipe rack
• fabricating spool pieces in the ground get the ready to fly them and put the on the rack
• getting measurements, take offs according the fittings
• cleaning and prepping pipe to start welding
• checking id and od on the pipes to matching the Hi-Lo on the pipes
• pulling measurements and verifying coordates with the beams and structure just to make sure everything is gonna be sit properly
• rigging pipe using crane, carry deck, chain fall , came alongs

• This was a Shutdown for Lyondell in pasadena texas
• maintenance on the pipe systems
• working on sc 80 cs pipe from 6 to 14 inch pipe
• doing BOLTS UP replacing Valves, flanges, level transmitters and installing spool pieces
• Run Screw pipe up to 2" for mainly steam and condensate trees that will be fabricated in the filed.
• Perform testing on the components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, ISOs, filed installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications
• Installs valves, underground pipe, pipe hangers and supports
• Steam and heat tracing
• Use beveling machine
• Oxygen and acetylene cutting
• Basic rigging
• Operation of pneumatic and electric tools
• line up the lines according coordinates
• make sure the length of th pipe if it was not right we cut the random on the pipe and bevel it again to make the fit
• installing pipe supports, pads, u bolts
• doing structure like fabricaring pipe shoes, supports, beams etc

THIS IS A FAB SHOP

Read and interpret blueprints, ISOs, filed installations, material takeoffs, field sketches, and understand specifications

• Fabricate and install screw pipe, socket weld, butt weld, pipe, stainless tubing, carbon steel weld pipe, stainless steel weld pipe
• Cutting pipe with Metabo disc, bandsaw, torch
• beveling pipe
• rigging pipe to make the fits
• Miter and fabricate all pipe
• Use beveling machine
• Working fabricating vessels, and pipe according to the isos following the lenght of the pipe with the fittings

• Performed welding operations on various types of pipe materials including steel, copper and plastic.
• Fabricated pipeline components using cutting torches or grinders when necessary.
• Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
• Installed piping systems including valves, flanges, pressure gauges and thermometers.
• Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
• Cut pipes to specific measurements using a variety of tools such as saws, threaders, reamers and benders.
• Assembled and installed piping systems, valves, tanks and other related components.
• Used hand tools such as wrenches, hammers and screwdrivers correctly when assembling pipes or fittings.
• Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and brackets according to specifications.
• Assisted journeymen Pipefitters with complex fabrication projects requiring specialized skillsets.
• Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges and other testing equipment.
• Cleaned up job sites after installation was completed according to company policies.
• Operated machinery such as grinders, drill presses and plasma cutters safely during fabrication jobs.
• Read blueprints and schematics to determine layout of piping systems.