Highly trained Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 20 years.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Weld Shop Lead
SMS Group
Sinton, TX
04.2024 - Current
Weld shop lead duties include fabricating, welding and pipefitting. Removing slag, welding, repairing and modifying segments. Overseeing the production and repairs done by contractors.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Systems Plant Services
Sinton, TX
10.2022 - 04.2024
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Jamestown
Ingleside, TX
04.2022 - 10.2022
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Systems Plant Services
Sinton, TX
08.2021 - 04.2022
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
JL Specialty Welders LLC
Ingleside, TX
11.2020 - 08.2021
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
WorleyParsons
Victoria, TX
01.2020 - 08.2020
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Turner Industries
Ingleside, TX
07.2019 - 01.2020
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bilfinger Westcon
Port Lavaca, TX
02.2019 - 06.2019
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Pipefitter Foreman
Bechtel
Portland, TX
06.2016 - 01.2018
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Palacios Marine Industrial
Corpus Christi, TX
03.2016 - 06.2016
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bilfinger Westcon
Portland, TX
06.2015 - 02.2016
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2011 - 02.2016
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Train & Delivery Operator
Shaw
Ingleside, TX
02.2003 - 01.2011
Operating locomotive
Positioning railcars to load and unload product in rack
Gathering railcars to weigh product
Inspection of railcars for shipment
Change and replace valves/gauge tanks
Operation control for loading and unloading product from ships and barges
Vacuum testing railcars
Daily inspection and walk thru of equipment
Preventative maintenance of equipment/railcars
Ensure derailers are in correct position for railcar rout