Nicolas Escalera
Chaparral,NM
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
Gregory, TX
08.2024 - 07.2026
- Performed pressure testing, flushing, and troubleshooting to verify system integrity and operational readiness.
- Replaced valves, fittings, gaskets, and supports to restore safe flow and equipment performance.
- Applied lockout/tagout, hot work, and confined space procedures to maintain jobsite safety.
- Mentored junior pipefitters on layout, fabrication techniques, and efficient field installation practices.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Coast Energy Solution
Ingleside, TX
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Installed and repaired industrial piping systems using blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding specifications.
- Measured, cut, threaded, and fitted pipe sections for pressure-rated process and utility lines.
- Inspected piping assemblies for alignment, leaks, and code compliance before system startup.
- Coordinated with welders, mechanics, and supervisors to complete shutdown and maintenance work safely.
Pipefitter
Integrity Pipeline Services
Ingleside, TX
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
Ingleside, TX
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Pipefitter
TIC
Delta, UT
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Pipefitter
Tic
Ingleside, TX
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Indemmand
Carrizo Springs, TX
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing timely updates during job progress.
- Advanced professional development by participating in relevant industry workshops and seminars, keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques.
- Applied expertise in welding techniques for secure connections between pipes and fittings when required for specific applications.
- Promoted efficient workflow by organizing work areas and maintaining an inventory of necessary tools and supplies for each job site.
Pipefitter
Jamestown Metal Marine Sales
Ingleside, TX
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines.
Pipefitter
Tic Construction
Gregory, TX
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Pipefitter
Tic Construction
Hobbs, NM
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Pipefitter
Westcon
Douglas, WY
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Pipefitter
Zachary Construction
Freeport, TX
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Pipefitter
Bechtel Construction
Portland, TX
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Education
Secundaria Tecnica #56
Nuevo Ideal Durango Mx.07.1991
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
08.2024 - 07.2026
Journeyman Pipefitter
Coast Energy Solution
07.2024 - 08.2024
Pipefitter
Integrity Pipeline Services
04.2024 - 07.2024
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
01.2024 - 03.2024
Pipefitter
TIC
10.2023 - 12.2023
Pipefitter
Tic
12.2022 - 07.2023
Pipefitter Journeyman
Indemmand
09.2022 - 11.2022
Pipefitter
Jamestown Metal Marine Sales
02.2022 - 07.2022
Pipefitter
Tic Construction
05.2020 - 07.2021
Pipefitter
Tic Construction
11.2019 - 02.2020
Pipefitter
Westcon
06.2019 - 08.2019
Pipefitter
Zachary Construction
06.2018 - 03.2019
Pipefitter
Bechtel Construction
06.2017 - 06.2018
Secundaria Tecnica #56