Branden Leach
Mont Belvieu,TX
Summary
Pipefitter Foreman known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in iso interpretation, welding techniques, and safety compliance which are crucial for successful project execution. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring projects meet quality standards while fostering team collaboration and client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
S&B
Winnie, Texas
08.2023 - Current
- Use welding equipment to join heavy bore pipe components following iso’s and job specifications.
- Completed site reports, materials requisitions, RFIs, and log books.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with pipe scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
- Adhered strictly to company policies while working on-site at client locations.
- Read and interpreted specifications, isometrics for job.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assisted with layout and design of pipefitting projects for clients.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies required for successful completion of projects.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Maintained records of all material used on each job site as well as any changes made during the installation process.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and materials used for each project.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Resolved any customer complaints regarding quality or performance issues related to piping systems installed by the team members under my supervision.
- Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
Skills
- Industrial piping
- Pipe welding
- Iso interpretation
- Valve installation
- Pipe cutting
- Pipe supports
- Pneumatic systems
- Pipe threading
- Flange installation
- Pipe fabrication
- Pipe hangers
- Steam systems
- Oxy-acetylene cutting
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Maintenance and repair
- Piping layout
- Pipe measuring
- Systems troubleshooting
- Material cutting
- Cutting and threading
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Hand and power tools
- Pipefitting
- Safety procedures
- Leak detection
- Commercial pipefitting
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
S&B
08.2023 - Current