Christopher Aguirre
Pasadena
Summary
Over 7 years of dedicated experience in the oil and gas industry within the welding and operations profession. Certified in Industrial Training Safety Council (ISTC) Basic Plus Houston Area Safety Council (HASC) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-hour Hazwapor certification course. In-depth knowledge of Stick MIG TIG welding processes. 5 years of experience in Forklift and Heavy Equipment operation. Strong analytical skills for interpreting data, troubleshooting problems, and making informed decisions in a plant setting. Experience in handling catalyst materials, including loading, unloading, and storage. Valid and current driver’s license. Valid TWIC
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boiler Maker/lead mentor
Turner Industrial
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervising & Training new personnel
- Strong knowledge of various piping materials, fittings
- Familiarity with construction and safety regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
- Reading and understanding blueprints and project layout
- Understanding of safety procedures and protocols related to working with hazardous chemicals and equipment in a plant environment
Pipe Fitter and Welder
Adelphi Construction
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Interpreting blueprints
- Blueprints: Read blueprints and follow them to install piping
- Safety: Know safety regulations and codes and comply with all OSHA and safety regulations
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues in various roles to achieve production goals and maintain plant operations
- Cutting: Measuring and cutting metal parts to exact specifications
Crew Leader
Starko
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Fabricating: Laying out and fabricating structural steel and sheet metal
- Installing or fabricating metal pieces into columns, girders, or other structural frameworks
- Repairing or replacing existing steel parts of buildings and other structures
- Other duties: Ensuring safety conditions, preparing the construction site, reducing damage to iron paint treatment, and using specific tools like torches and arc welders
Industrial operator
USA Environment, L.P.
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Arranged materials such as boxes, hand trucks, or other industrial equipment in a neat and orderly manner
- Start pumps to force cleaning solution through production machinery, piping, or vats
- Start pumps to lubricate machines
- Responsible for cleaning chemicals, dust, and oil, from machines
- Ensure working areas in all departments are kept in clean and orderly conditions
- Transports raw materials and semi-finished products or supplies between departments or buildings to supply machine tenders or operators with materials for processing, using forklifts
Pipe Fitter
Louisiana Crane & Construction LLC
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Assisted welder in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping
- Laid out, positioned, aligned, and secured parts before assembly
- Daily practice and usage equipment such as straight edges, combination squares, calipers, levels, string lines, etc
- Assisted welders in securing components together to ensure accurate welds that do not change the measurements of the component and will be able to withstand various types of steam, hot water, gases, lubrications, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems
Education
Welding specialist - pipefitting, basic understanding of plant operation
Tulsa Welding School
12.2019
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
05.2009
Skills
- Technology proficiency
- Motivation techniques
- Feedback delivery
- Collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
Personal Information
Title: Welder
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA Certified
- Texas Driver's License
- TWIC
Timeline
Boiler Maker/lead mentor
Turner Industrial
05.2023 - 02.2024
Pipe Fitter and Welder
Adelphi Construction
08.2021 - 04.2023
Crew Leader
Starko
03.2019 - 07.2021
Industrial operator
USA Environment, L.P.
12.2017 - 01.2019
Pipe Fitter
Louisiana Crane & Construction LLC
06.2014 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Welding specialist - pipefitting, basic understanding of plant operation
Tulsa Welding School
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