Cristian Gonzalez
Weslaco,USA
Summary
A competent professional with pipefitting, mechanical, vessels experience of +10 years in fabrication, and repairing in refinery and plant industry. Well adaptive to specific measures and strategies to current fabricating process while also identifying opportunities to improve existing manufacturing. Action oriented leader with proven track record of successfully completing complex projects. Well oriented with others and always willing to improve my skills and others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Delta Constructors
Anchorage, AK
01.2026 - Current
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
Pipefitter
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Gonzales, LA
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Trained junior pipefitters on best practices for installation and maintenance techniques.
- Conducted regular inspections of piping systems, identifying areas for improvement and repair.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, enhancing system reliability and longevity.
- Coordinated with project managers to align pipefitting tasks with overall project timelines and goals.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- 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.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
Project Coordinator
SpaceX
Brownsville, TX
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Coordinated project schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication to support project execution and stakeholder engagement.
- Managed project documentation, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across projects.
- Collaborated with external vendors to secure resources and achieve project objectives seamlessly.
- Analyzed project performance metrics, providing insights for informed decision-making and future planning.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
Deer Park, TX
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Installed and maintained piping systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve plumbing issues efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to execute precise pipefitting installations.
- Oversaw workflow processes, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
Piping Foreman
Starcon
Denver, Colorado / Phrudoe Bay, Alaska
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked on planning and preparing for job scopes in my area of work to be able and execute my job scopes on a safe and timely manner.
- Always communicating with field operators to ensure my job scope for the day was safe to work on and clear of any hazards in that area.
- Ensuring to always keep my crew and others working beside us safe and happy to perform our job task at hand.
- Performing rollovers with my counterparts and picking up where they left off for their end of shift.
- Always ensuring to double check our scope to prevent any re work or turning in incomplete job task to the client.
- Always ensuring to turn in through reports to supervision throughout the day to show our daily progress.
- Ensuring all crew members went home safe and sound at end of shift.
Pipefitter
ASRC Energy Services
Phrudoe Bay, Alaska
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Fabrication and fitting pipe as per job description and isometric prints.
- Communicated well with others to perform job task at hand safely and as a team.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on piping being fabricated as per job design and specifications.
- Installed rigging as per lift plan required to install piping in place.
- Followed safe rules and requirements as per company code and plant code.
- Always on time to work and always looking for ways to be productive.
- Gathered materials and tools needed to perform job at hand at all times.
- Always willing to learn from others and from experiences.
Pipefitter
Worley
Phrudoe Bay, Alaska
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Fabrication and fitting pipe as per job description and isometric prints.
- Communicated well with others to perform job task at hand safely and as a team.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on piping being fabricated as per job design and specifications.
- Installed rigging as per lift plan required to install piping in place.
- Followed safe rules and requirements as per company code and plant code.
- Always on time to work and always looking for ways to be productive.
- Gathered materials and tools needed to perform job at hand at all times.
- Always willing to learn from others and from experiences.
Pipefitter
Elite Turnaround Specialists
St Croix, USVI
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and flanges.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping fabricated and field testing as well for leak detection purposes.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Oversaw apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver piping and equipment.
- Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
Pipefitter
Able Industrial
Chocolate Bayou, TX
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and flanges.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Oversaw apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping fabricated and find leaks in field testing for demo purposes.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Verified and gathered new measurements to determine proper sizing of piping and field verify as well.
- Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver piping and equipment.
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Texas City, TX
04.2014 - 04.2020
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, flanges.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping being fabricated or to check for leaks for replacement purposes.
- Verified and gathered new measurements to verify proper sizing of piping in shop and field checks.
- Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
Pipefitter
JV Industrial Companies Ltd.
La Porte, TX
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Verified pressure vessels were opened, cleaned and repaired.
- Replaced, repaired, and cleaned exchangers, valves, piping, and vessels.
- Demo piping and replaced for new piping.
- Open and inspect flanges for blind installation and removal after equipment has had maintenance and package has sold and no longer in need of those blinds for further use.
- Retube exchangers, fin fans using specialty tools for repair.
- Signal crane to lift equipment and piping, or exchangers and components to field and trailers to take them to repair shop or demo.
- Overlook and observe crew and watch out for safety concerns or hazards in our work area.
- Wear proper PPE to prevent incidents and injuries and do the right job step in working safe.
Pipefitter Foreman
Timec
Richmond, CA
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
- Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
- Completed site reports and team paperwork, including materials requisitions, RFIs and log books.
- Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and others.
- Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of piping fabricated and field testing on old piping to find leaks and replace.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Oversaw crew, answered questions and provided feedback on work.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Pipefitter
Elite Turnaround Specialists
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Verified pressure vessels were opened, cleaned and repaired.
- Replaced, repaired, and cleaned exchangers, valves, piping, and vessels.
- Demo piping and replaced for new piping.
- Open and inspect flanges for blind installation and removal after equipment has had maintenance and package has sold and no longer in need of those blinds for further use.
- Retube exchangers, fin fans using specialty tools for repair.
- Signal crane to lift equipment and piping, or exchangers and components to field and trailers to take them to repair shop or demo.
- Overlook and observe crew and watch out for safety concerns or hazards in our work area.
- Wear proper PPE to prevent incidents and injuries and do the right job step in working safe.
Pipefitter
turner industries
La Place, LA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing on piping being assembled.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Texas City, TX
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Verified pressure vessels were opened, cleaned and repaired.
- Replaced, repaired, and cleaned exchangers, valves, piping, and vessels.
- Demo piping and replaced for new piping.
- Open and inspect flanges for blind installation and removal after equipment has had maintenance and package has sold and no longer in need of those blinds for further use.
- Retube exchangers, fin fans using specialty tools for repair.
- Signal crane to lift equipment and piping, or exchangers and components to field and trailers to take them to repair shop or demo.
- Overlook and observe crew and watch out for safety concerns or hazards in our work area.
- Wear proper PPE to prevent incidents and injuries and do the right job step in working safe.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX01.2011
Skills
- Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
- Blueprints and Isometrics
- New Construction and Renovation
- Fast learner and Good listener
- Always excited to learn new skills
- Oral and Written Communication
- Installation and Maintenance
- Knowledgeable in piping, rigging, mechanical
- Knowledgeable in safety and safety of others
Timeline
Pipefitter
Delta Constructors
01.2026 - Current
Pipefitter
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
10.2025 - 12.2025
Project Coordinator
SpaceX
02.2025 - 09.2025
Pipefitter
Universal Plant Services
08.2024 - 02.2025
Piping Foreman
Starcon
01.2022 - 10.2023
Pipefitter
ASRC Energy Services
06.2021 - 09.2022
Pipefitter
Worley
02.2021 - 05.2021
Pipefitter
Elite Turnaround Specialists
09.2020 - 12.2020
Pipefitter
Able Industrial
04.2020 - 07.2020
Pipefitter Foreman
Timec
08.2018 - 11.2018
Pipefitter
JV Industrial Companies Ltd.
01.2017 - 03.2020
Pipefitter
Elite Turnaround Specialists
08.2016 - 11.2016
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
04.2014 - 04.2020
Pipefitter
turner industries
09.2013 - 01.2014
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
01.2013 - 03.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Weslaco High School