Carlos Velez
Haines City,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Pipefitter and Reskinner offering 21 years of experience in fabricating and installing refrigeration systems. Sharp and highly trained with a desire to work within the industrial sector. Proactive bilingual offering supervisory experience and an understanding of leadership, communication, and teamwork. Looking to bring a successful background in Leadership, pipe fitting and reskinning skills to increase a company's services and market share.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead pipefitter/ Forman
Neelands
11.2021 - Current
- All responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining equipment
- Demonstrates pipe fitting expertise while supervising crew members to complete duties as per set specifications and within deadlines
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by making improvements to work, processes and helping to train others
- Set cases, condensers I worked on co2 stores, glycol, an Dx stores I've been doing commercial refrigeration for about 13 years and reskinning and refurbishing for 8 yrs
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Pipefitter
Deem
01.2021 - 11.2021
- PIPED CASES
- CONDENSORS
- BRAZING
- HANGERS
- LAYOUTS OF STORE
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Lead Man / Forman
Jaco inc.
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Maximized efficiency by disassembling and reassembling refrigeration equipment for cleaning, preventative maintenance and repairs
- Attended employee meetings and training to learn about new techniques, trends and technologies
- Collaborated with contractor representatives, supervisors, co-workers and sub-contractors on job sites to streamline operations
- Unloaded and loaded truck supplies and equipment using proper hoisting techniques to avoid accidents and injuries
- Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repairs
- Conducted circuit tests to locate shorts and grounds
- Analyzed schematic drawings, product manuals and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems
- Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures
- Led retro fit in volves the wiring and changing cases lighting to led in public supermarket
- Has the knowledge to do tank liners
Pipe Fitter
New Berry refrigeration
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble [Type] pipes
Lead Pipe Fitter
Excell Refrigeration Inc.
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Oversaw 3 apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work
- Used soldering and welding equipment to assemble [Type] pipes
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery
Pipefitter/ Refurbishing Forman
Hill Phoenix
06.2000 - 07.2005
- Oversaw 3 apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
Pipe Fitter
oak wood temp control
03.1996 - 06.2000
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Repaired parts by using technical knowledge, special tools and soldering skills
- Mounted compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations using hand tools and various welding equipment
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Uncovered and corrected leaks with individual units and full refrigeration systems
- Fixed faults and reinstalled components such as couplings and valves
Education
GED -
POLK CORRECTIONS
06.2017
Skills
- Case installation
- Condenser Setting
- Time Management
- Refrabricating
- Wiring
- Changing Out Forklifts
- Scissor Lifts
- LED Retro Fit
- Reskinning
- Refurbishing
- Refrigeration Cases
- Understand Layout Paper
- Rebuilding
- Repair of Old Mechanical Systems
- Installation of New
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Supervising Experience
- Maintenance Management
- Schematics
- Construction
- Construction Management
- Carpentry
- Electrical Systems
- Rigging
- Customer Service
- proficient in all hand tools
- Team leadership
- Pipe welding
- Blueprints and specifications
- Leak detection
- Worksite safety
- Welding
- Piping layout
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Pipe bending
- Pipefitting
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- NCCER Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead pipefitter/ Forman
Neelands
11.2021 - Current
Pipefitter
Deem
01.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Man / Forman
Jaco inc.
07.2018 - 01.2021
Pipe Fitter
New Berry refrigeration
08.2007 - 07.2008
Lead Pipe Fitter
Excell Refrigeration Inc.
07.2005 - 08.2007
Pipefitter/ Refurbishing Forman
Hill Phoenix
06.2000 - 07.2005
Pipe Fitter
oak wood temp control
03.1996 - 06.2000
GED -
POLK CORRECTIONS
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