I'm a professional craftsman in the construction industry with over 8 years of field experience. Leading and implementing safety, quality and production in a variety of industries including refining, fabrication, new construction and turn around projects. I am a firm believer that by coaching and preaching safety around co-workers we can create a habit of an everyday free incidents or accident. Being a good asset to the company safety program/ industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman / Safety Tech
Connect Industries
La Porte, TX
10.2021 - Current
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Supervised 30 employees and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Implement safety rules, regulations and safety protocols
Journeyman Pipefitter
STIS
Pasadena, TX
11.2020 - 07.2021
Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
Combo Pipe Welder
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Baytown, TX
11.2020 - 11.2020
Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Ref-Chem Construction
Baytown, TX
05.2020 - 10.2020
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Turner Industries
Baytown, TX
05.2019 - 06.2020
Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Structural Welder
H&M
Crosby, TX
09.2018 - 05.2019
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Lexicon
Pasadena, TX
04.2018 - 09.2018
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Combo Welder
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Pasadena, TX
03.2018 - 04.2018
Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Pipefitter Journeyman
McDermott
Port Sulphur, LA
07.2017 - 03.2018
Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Threaded pipes using piping machines.
Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Conducted thorough inspects and tests of previously installed systems to locate and correct faults.
Structural Welder
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Baytown, TX
10.2016 - 07.2017
Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
Maintained equipment in good working order.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Structural Welder
Zachary
Bay City, TX
05.2016 - 10.2016
Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs, including stinger, wrenches and measuring tapes.
Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
Kept work area clean and organized.
Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Cut metal components to required lengths using various tools, including using metal shears, hacksaws and bar cutters.
Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
Structural Welder
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Pasadena, TX
05.2015 - 05.2016
Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals.
Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems.
Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
Maintained equipment in good working order.
Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Fabrication Welder
Behlen Manufacturing Company
Columbus, NE
08.2013 - 05.2015
Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX
Mechanical Planner
Tepco
Baytown, TX
08.2021
Safety Technician
NCCER
Pipefitter
NCCER
Boilermaker
NCCER
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Skills
Excellent Communication skills, developed through face-to-face interaction with co-workers
Highly Adaptable to fast paced work environments, developed through balancing course work and full time job while meeting deadlines
Exceptional Teamwork skills, developed through work and academic experiences
I have the ability to lead a crew from previous job experiences