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Carlos Gonzalez

Corpus Christi,US

Summary

Experienced Piping Designer with over a decade of specialized experience in designing, specifying, and documenting piping systems. Deep understanding of industry standards and refined skill in creating detailed design packages and 3D models. Knowledgeable in interfacing with other disciplines and clients using the latest technology to ensure project success. Committed to excellence and delivering engineering solutions that embody precision and sustainability. Aiming to contribute to projects that set industry benchmarks and enhance team drive toward success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Piping Designer

Zachry Engineering
06.2014 - Current
  • Develop the design and drafting of complex piping drawings given basic information such as P&ID’s, piping specifications, equipment arrangement drawings.
  • Coordinate with engineers, project managers, piping engineering team, and other design discipline to resolve any issues and ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Use AutoCAD, Navisworks, and 3D modeling software to create detailed piping design packages.
  • Preparing general arrangement drawings, plot plans, isometric drawings, and piping material bulk bill of materials.
  • Responsible for development of piping 3D models and piping design on projects.
  • Use Navisworks to create overall client supporting models for small- and large-scale projects.
  • Review vendor drawings, specifications, and data sheets for accuracy and completeness.
  • Create 2D/ 3D piping routing and modeling for hydraulic studies.
  • Complete detail design modeling of piping systems for extraction of isometrics for construction.
  • Perform FEED 3D modeling including building of equipment, preliminary structures, and layout of modeling of lines for submittal to Mechanical Engineering for stress review.
  • Develop tie-in list and tie-in packages for client scope of work.
  • Develop IFA & IFC packages
  • Use Aveva LFM Server and Recap to model against the scans and to avoid any clashes or pipe interferences.
  • Prepare material take-offs including pipe, fittings, valves, to support various cost estimates as required by the project.
  • Perform a permanent check on compliance with the layout rules specific to piping design (distance between runs, position of welds and openings).
  • Perform fieldwork, pulling measurements, locating tie-ins, verifying existing drawings, and creating new as-built isometrics.
  • 3 years Onsite piping designer at Valero Three Rivers working on Capital/ Turnaround/ Maintenance projects.
  • Coordinating piping packages with field contractors.
  • Onsite Safety Representative at Valero Three Rivers for the piping group.
  • Always applying good standards and procedures to keep a safe working environment.
  • Assist in back checking drawings when required.
  • Work independently and produce presentation level quality of deliverables with minimum supervision.

Piping Designer

Govind Development, LLC
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Projects for Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi/ Ingleside:
  • ISBL (inside battery limits) and OSBL (outside battery limits) P&ID field walk down/ update
  • P&ID redline/ revisions
  • Research on continuations for new line numbers
  • FHR symbology for P&IDs/ I&E identifications
  • Field sketch new OSBL P&IDs from continuations of ISBL
  • Field measurements & survey elevations.
  • Onsite at CITGO East Plant Refinery (in house turnaround group):
  • Designing of different Projects/Assignments.
  • Doing field work to gather information from dimension’s
  • Routing of pipe and verifying drawings.
  • Take measurements of piping, valves, fittings and structural supports. Work with isometrics, P&ID’s, piping specifications, pcms inspection iso’s and plot plans.
  • Create AutoCAD isometrics for design and construction, up-date P&ID’s.
  • Design piping packages with Transmittal, B.O.M. (material take off), Tie-In List, isometrics, P&ID’s.
  • Field hang tags for tie-in points for piping packages.
  • Pre-hydro’s on new piping according to new design packages.

Pipefitter/ Boilermaker

Zachry Construction
01.2011 - 06.2012
  • Maintenance (Citgo East Plant Refinery)
  • Pipefitter
  • Learned and obtained knowledge of the piping aspects of projects.
  • Obtained an extensive knowledge of several types of piping systems and what it takes for them to operate in a safe and effective manner.
  • Used/ worked with all basis hand and power tools used in the piping industry.
  • Worked with various types of metals such as Carbon Steel, Chromoly, Stainless 304 & 316, ect.
  • Exposure to various types of Welding techniques such as Stick, Tig and Mig.
  • Operate ball, gate, globe, and pneumatic valves if needed to isolate or shut off systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of the operation of all types of man lifts, cranes and heavy equipment.
  • Required to pull measurements, read blueprints and sketch drawing if prints were not available to complete the job.
  • Boilermaker
  • Worked on Tank floating roof seals
  • Erect and demo scaffolding as needed
  • Welder helper
  • Fire watch
  • Confine space attendant.

Construction Crew Leader

Crystal's Construction, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Construction Worker (Family owned construction company)
  • Commercial/ residential projects in Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, and Orlando, Florida (Lead man- management, heavy equipment operator, time sheets, expediting material)

Scaffold Carpenter

Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Scaffold Carpenter (Kiewit Offshore Services - Ingleside, TX)
  • Work alongside of scaffold builder to erect, modify and demo scaffolds as needed for Motiva Project.
  • Work safely at elevated heights using proper PPE according to OSHA standards.
  • Maintaining good house keeping of scaffold yard.

Education

Certification - Project Management

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX

Certifications - AutoCAD

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Program - Occupational Health and Safety

Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX

Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX

High School - undefined

Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX
01.2007

Skills

  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Multi-tasking
  • Timeliness
  • Ability to assess risks in operations
  • Leadership
  • Computer literate with strong working knowledge in the software applications:
  • AutoCAD software
  • CADWorx Plant & P&ID
  • Navisworks Simulate
  • Aveva Point Cloud Manager (LFM)
  • Autodesk ReCap
  • AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • CADPipe
  • Good communication
  • Pipe Design
  • 3D Modeling
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Falcon - Document Manager
  • Bluebeam Revu

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Piping Designer

Zachry Engineering
06.2014 - Current

Piping Designer

Govind Development, LLC
06.2012 - 06.2014

Pipefitter/ Boilermaker

Zachry Construction
01.2011 - 06.2012

Scaffold Carpenter

Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services
08.2009 - 06.2010

Construction Crew Leader

Crystal's Construction, LLC
01.2005 - 01.2011

Certification - Project Management

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Certifications - AutoCAD

Del Mar College

Program - Occupational Health and Safety

Del Mar College

Mechanical Engineering - undefined

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

High School - undefined

Roy Miller High School

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