Daniel Juarez
Gonzales,LA
Summary
Skilled Journeyman Pipefitter with expertise in commercial and industrial pipe fittings. Demonstrates precision, safety compliance, and proficiency in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings. Excels in problem-solving, working under pressure, and welding techniques. Proven track record of enhancing system efficiency, minimizing maintenance requirements, and fostering positive team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner/SWS
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Used blueprints to analyze project layouts.
- Performed pipe section and joint welding using appropriate equipment.
- Conducted efficient installation, maintenance, and repair work on pipes and pipe systems at multiple industrial sites.
- Performed regular maintenance to replace worn parts in pumps and valves such as seals or gaskets.
- Expertly handled the cutting, threading, and assembly of a wide range of piping materials such as copper, steel, and plastic.
- Accurately documented all work performed for future reference.
- Assembled and installed valves, fittings, flanges, and other related components.
- Contributed to the design process of new pipe system installations.
- Cleaned work areas after completing tasks to ensure proper storage of tools.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols when handling hazardous materials, including acids and caustics.
- Conducted pressure tests on newly installed systems to verify optimal performance prior to utilization by personnel or customers.
- Coordinated with tradespeople to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Measured and designated pipes for accurate cutting and threading.
- Conducted thorough inspections to identify potential hazards, including obstructions, crew errors and unsafe conditions.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine appropriate piping sizes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to handle parts and machinery.
- Utilized specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication to weld piping.
- Operated pressure gauges and inspected pipes, filling them with water or air, to effectively troubleshoot and detect leaks.
- Created scale drawings of pipe systems and supports based on blueprints.
Pipefitter Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc.
Lake Charles, LA
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Ordered materials needed for each job from suppliers in order to maintain cost efficiency.
- Provided technical guidance when needed during the installation process.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and materials used for each project.
- Performed complex pipefitting tasks, such as welding, cutting and threading pipes.
- Reported any potential safety risks observed while performing inspections or overseeing installations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies while working on-site at client locations.
- Inspected existing piping systems for potential issues or hazards prior to installation of new components.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians, plumbers when necessary.
- Trained new employees on proper pipefitting techniques in order to ensure safe operations at all times.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Scheduled personnel and equipment resources in order to complete jobs on time and within budget.
- Reviewed work orders regularly in order to keep track of labor hours spent on each task.
- Resolved any customer complaints regarding quality or performance issues related to piping systems installed by the team members under my supervision.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors Inc.
Lake Charles, LA
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Framing Carpenter
Juarez Construction LLC
Saint Amant, LA
06.2011 - 03.2015
- Laid out floor joists in accordance with approved plans.
- Connected headers over windows and doorways in order to provide support for the structure's load bearing capacity.
- Attached sheathing materials to exterior walls of buildings with nails or screws.
- Built scaffolding as needed for access to higher elevations on the job site.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were adhered to while working at height.
- Assembled staircases according to code requirements.
- Measured and cut lumber to required size for framing walls, floors, and roofs.
- Erected rafters, studs, and other structural components.
- Checked accuracy of measurements against blueprints before cutting materials accordingly.
- Fabricated trusses from engineered drawings and specifications.
- Analyzed blueprints and drawings to determine structural dimensions of framework.
- Consistently constructed square and level projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
Dallas, TX05-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Drafting And Design
RPCC
Sorrento, LASkills
- Safety Procedures
- Piping specifications
- Repair and Maintenance
- Material prepping
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Building code regulations
- Equipment Installation
- Pipe welding
- Hand and power tools
- Materials Ordering
- Pipe cutting
- Technical drawing
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Pipefitting
Affiliations
- Automotive Mechanics
- Fishing
- Shooting Range
- Building Home projects DIY
- Workout/Running
- Soccer
Accomplishments
- Soccer Trophies
- Carshow Trophies
Certification
- NCCER PLUS Pipefitter
- Framing Licenses
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner/SWS
09.2019 - 08.2024
Pipefitter Foreman
Performance Contractors Inc.
01.2017 - 09.2019
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors Inc.
03.2015 - 01.2017
Framing Carpenter
Juarez Construction LLC
06.2011 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Seagoville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Drafting And Design
RPCC
- NCCER PLUS Pipefitter
- Framing Licenses
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