Results-driven piping foreman with experience supervising teams of up to 20 pipefitters and welders in the installation of industrial process systems. Proficient in reading blueprints and determining construction requirements. Skilled in equipment testing, piping specifications, time management, and team management. Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and experience with basic hand tools, grinders, metabos, gouging, and oxy acetylene torches.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Specialty foreman/specialty fitter
Koch specialty plants services
08.2023 - 10.2024
Supervised installation of piping systems in oil and gas refineries according to project specifications
Assisted in troubleshooting problems encountered during installation or servicing of piping systems
Coordinated with other trades personnel at job sites regarding scheduling conflicts or overlapping tasks
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings related to pipefitting projects
Worked closely with design engineers offering suggestions regarding more efficient methods for laying out piping systems
Provided safety training to workers on proper use of tools and equipment as well as safe working practices
Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment
Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout
Fabricated parts, assembled and installed piping systems, and tested for leaks
Performed fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems and components
Installed and threaded pipe cut holes in walls and floors for pipe entrance
Monitored employees' work levels and review work performance
Requisitioned materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts
Collaborated with foreman and crew to complete jobs on time while meeting specific work quality
Piping foreman
Custo-Fab specialty field services
01.2023 - 08.2023
Supervised a team of 15+ pipefitters and welders in the installation of industrial process systems
Trained new employees on proper use of tools and equipment used in the installation of industrial pipework systems
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
Assigned work to employees, based on material, and worker requirements of specific jobs
Located, measured and mark site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring, and marking equipment
Recorded information, such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports
Oversaw fab shop by field verifying drawings and redlining as needed while also staging materials for workers
Worked closely with design engineers offering suggestions regarding more efficient methods for laying out piping systems
Coordinated with other trades personnel at job sites regarding scheduling conflicts or overlapping tasks
Provided safety training to workers on proper use of tools and equipment as well as safe working practices
Specialty fitter
Custo-Fab specialty field services
10.2022 - 08.2023
Pipefitter Foreman
Thompson construction
01.2022 - 09.2022
Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and hammers for assembly purposes
Repaired and maintained pumps, valves, piping systems, boilers, heat exchangers
Read blueprints and drawings in order to fabricate replacement parts accurately
Inspected worksite to determine presence of obstructions
Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment
Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout
Proficiently read blueprints, sketches, drawings and specifications to determine materials required for installations
Demonstrated commitment to customer service by responding promptly to customer needs and resolving issues quickly
Inspected work areas daily for unsafe conditions or practices and took corrective actions as necessary
Provided technical direction to craft workers regarding fabrication methods, assembly instructions, troubleshooting techniques
Pipefitter
Intergrated Services
08.2017 - 11.2021
Prepared detailed reports summarizing progress made on each job site along with any issues encountered
Managed inventory levels of supplies needed for upcoming projects such as valves, fittings, couplings
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings related to pipefitting projects
Assisted in troubleshooting problems encountered during installation or servicing of piping systems
Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment
Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout
Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job
Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE
Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies