Charles
Houston,TX
Summary
Air Force Veteran
Nccer Pipefitter
Skilled in all aspects of pipefitting, and steamfitting with comprehensive knowledge of industrial systems. Possess strong technical abilities in installation, maintenance, and repair coupled with problem-solving skills to ensure efficient operation and system reliability. Demonstrated capability to lead projects to successful completion while ensuring adherence to safety standards and codes. Enhanced system performance and customer satisfaction through proactive service and quality workmanship.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter/Leadman/Foreman
McDermott
Port Authur, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Document all work performed accurately for future reference.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Inspect completed installations for accuracy and compliance with applicable codes or regulations.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner Industries
Sulphur, LA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
Concrete Finisher
Zachry Industrial
Port Authur, TX
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Sprayed curing compound on newly finished surfaces as needed.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Provided assistance in completing projects within deadlines set by supervisor and client.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Maintained inventory list of items used on job sites to provide reordering details.
Journeyman Pipefitter
STI Group
Bridge City,, TX
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Install fire-protection sprinkler systems according to code requirements.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Blanchard Industrial
Point Comfort, TX
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as acids or solvents.
- Removed old pipes from existing installation sites prior to new installation work.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
Sulphur, LA
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Document all work performed accurately for future reference.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Structural Fitter Foreman/Leadman
McDermott
Sulphur, LA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Read and understood drawings and manuals.
- Measured dimensions of cutouts in steel members before drilling holes for bolt placement.
- Fabricated structural steel components using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
- Adhered closely to safety protocols, applicable regulations and industry best practices.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of component to be fabricated.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Fabricated pipe supports for new installations according to specifications given by engineers.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and related items according to sketches or blueprints.
- Installed pipe supports, brackets, clamps, and hangers as needed.
- Laid out, assembled, and installed pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment according to specifications.
- Evaluated the need for pipe supports based on material type, weight, operating temperature and vibration levels.
Journeyman Pipefitter Boilermaker
STI Group
Bridge City, Texas
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Pipefitter Foreman
HEMI Systems
Beaumont, Texas
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Reported any potential safety risks observed while performing inspections or overseeing installations.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
- Provided technical guidance when needed during the installation process.
- Reviewed work orders regularly in order to keep track of labor hours spent on each task.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Supervised a team of Pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
- Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
Port Arthur, Texas
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Document all work performed accurately for future reference.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
Journeyman Pipefitter
STI Group
Bridge City, Texas
09.2008 - 01.2013
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Train new employees on safe practices when working with piping systems.
- Install fire-protection sprinkler systems according to code requirements.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Follow safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as acids or caustics.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Document all work performed accurately for future reference.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, TX05-2000
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Pneumatic systems
- OSHA regulations
- Pressure testing
- Valve installation
- Pipe welding
- Pipe supports
- Pipe alignment
- Pipe fabrication
- Steam systems
- Repair and maintenance
- Boiler installation
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter/Leadman/Foreman
McDermott
09.2023 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
05.2023 - 09.2023
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner Industries
01.2023 - 05.2023
Concrete Finisher
Zachry Industrial
08.2021 - 10.2022
Journeyman Pipefitter
STI Group
03.2021 - 08.2021
Journeyman Pipefitter
Blanchard Industrial
09.2019 - 02.2020
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
10.2018 - 08.2019
Structural Fitter Foreman/Leadman
McDermott
09.2016 - 06.2018
Journeyman Pipefitter Boilermaker
STI Group
06.2016 - 09.2016
Pipefitter Foreman
HEMI Systems
10.2015 - 06.2016
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
01.2013 - 10.2015
Journeyman Pipefitter
STI Group
09.2008 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Newton High School