Eduardo Serna
Aransas Pass,TX
Summary
Experienced in structural fabrication, pipe cutting, and plant maintenance. Skilled in reading blueprints, fabricating supports, and ensuring job site compliance. Known for maintaining proper inventory and achieving 100% tool accountability in tool room. Ready to contribute to a new team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant maintenance pipefitter
Eratex
Portland, Tx
01.2026 - Current
- Repaired damaged pipes using cutting-edge tools and techniques.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on pipe systems to enhance reliability and prevent failures.
- Tested joints for leaks using pressure gauges or X-ray machines.
- Repaired broken pipes by cutting out damaged sections and replacing them with new pieces.
- Inspected equipment for wear or corrosion damage.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and installations to facilitate compliance audits.
- Followed strict safety guidelines when working around hazardous materials.
- Operated welding equipment to securely join metal components, ensuring structural integrity.
- Connected pipes to tanks, pumps and other equipment in accordance with blueprints.
- Utilized hoists, cranes and rigging equipment to lift heavy objects during installations.
- Cut and threaded pipes to specifications using hand and power tools.
- Fabricated metal supports for new piping installation projects.
Boiler Maker/Welder
Mundy Company
12.2018 - 04.2024
- Executed contracted plant maintenance at Voestalpine, ensuring compliance by obtaining necessary permits for all jobs.
- Conducted inspections and tracking of conveyor belts to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed bolting and torqueing on all screeners to ensure structural integrity.
- Gained hands-on experience operating machinery on briquetter floor.
- Performed thorough inspections of cranes to ensure safety and compliance.
- Utilized torch to cut pipes accurately for various fabrication projects.
- Crane inspection
Welder/Cutter
AWI
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Cut pipes with torch using acetylene and oxygen tanks for precise fit
- Grinding and prepping pipe/supports for welders
- Operated forklift and manlift to transport materials safely
- Performed greasing and oil changes on machines to ensure optimal performance
- Ground and prepped pipe/supports for welders to ensure quality welds
- Forklift and manlift operation
- Performed greasing and oil changes on machines to maintain operational efficiency
Pipefitter Helper
Bechtel
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Supported fitters in fabricating structural supports to ensure accurate installation
- Assisted pipefitter in installing supports according to blueprints
- Managed inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability.
- Coordinated permit applications and renewals for compliance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on plant equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to promote safety.
Welder
Southern Careers Institute
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Achieved NCCER certification as a welder
- Welder/fabricator
- Managed check-in process for tools and supplies required for class projects
- Monitored inventory and ensured return of all tools and supplies to tool room
- Reading of blueprints
- Replacement of belt pulleys
- Replacement of return and idler rollers
- Replacing bearing housing on pulleys
- Performed structural welding on various projects
- Worked as a welder and fabricator on multiple assignments
- Executed welding tasks based on provided blueprints
- Conducted inspections of wire ropes for safety compliance
Welders Helper
CB&I
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Interpreted blueprints and prepared pipe/supports through grinding for efficient welding processes
- Maintained cleanliness in work area to promote safety and efficiency
- Assisted welders with setup and maintenance of welding equipment.
- Prepared materials by cutting, grinding, and fitting components for welding.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aransas Pass High School
Aransas Pass, TXTimeline
Plant maintenance pipefitter
Eratex
01.2026 - Current
Boiler Maker/Welder
Mundy Company
12.2018 - 04.2024
Welder/Cutter
AWI
06.2018 - 12.2018
Pipefitter Helper
Bechtel
07.2017 - 06.2018
Welder
Southern Careers Institute
11.2016 - 07.2017
Welders Helper
CB&I
06.2016 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Aransas Pass High School