Alvaro Obregon Garcia
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Highly trained Pipefitter offering excellent skills , Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought. Willing to lear a new skill at any time.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Inspected work sites to determine presence of obstructions and determined where to cut pipes for structural integrity.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Allegiant Industrial
Freeport, TX
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Altairstrickland
Borger, TX
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Altairstrickland
Cherokee, AL
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Worley
Baytown, TX
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- 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.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Pipefitter
McDermott
Cameron, LA
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
- Inspected work sites to determine presence of obstructions and determined where to cut pipes for structural integrity.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
Helper
Matrix Service Company
Texas City, TX
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials to prepare for use in construction.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Took part in company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
Material Handler
Bechtel
Baytown, TX
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Informed purchasing team of missing or damaged items immediately when unloading and receiving.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
Pipefitter Helper
Matrix Service Company
Channelview, TX
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Performed rough-ins, repairing or replacing fixtures and water heaters and located or removed leaking or broken pipes.
Fabrication Welder
Summit Fence South
Galena Park, TX
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, TX2010
Skills
Piping Fabrication and Installation
- Maintenance Repairs
- Isometric Drawing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Certification
PIPEFITTER NCCER #22007313
Timeline
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
06.2022 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman
Allegiant Industrial
05.2022 - 06.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Altairstrickland
03.2022 - 04.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
01.2022 - 02.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
10.2021 - 11.2021
Pipefitter Journeyman
Altairstrickland
06.2021 - 07.2021
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
04.2021 - 05.2021
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown & Root Industrial Services
05.2020 - 06.2020
Pipefitter Journeyman
Worley
02.2020 - 05.2020
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
07.2019 - 02.2020
Pipefitter
McDermott
06.2018 - 07.2019
Helper
Matrix Service Company
04.2018 - 05.2018
Material Handler
Bechtel
08.2015 - 09.2017
Pipefitter Helper
Matrix Service Company
11.2013 - 08.2015
Fabrication Welder
Summit Fence South
01.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
PIPEFITTER NCCER #22007313
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