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Efrain Martinez

Channelview,TX

Summary

Accomplished Pipefitter with extensive experience, excelling in pipe installation and welding techniques. Proven ability to ensure safety compliance and quality assurance while collaborating effectively with teams. Skilled in blueprint reading and leak testing, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Reliable and detail-oriented, committed to project success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

TKS Industrial
Austin, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Installed piping systems for plumbing for both domestic and HVAC lines.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations while performing assigned tasks.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
  • Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.

Journeyman Pipefitter

Optimized Process Design
Mont Belvieu, TX
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for the mechanical completion of the Targa trains which involves fabrication, installing, welding pipe and equipment while also ensuring a quality product
  • Install equipment such as pumps, compressors, PSV’s, orifice plates, sample scoops, insulator kits
  • Bolt up and torque bolts by client’s specs; climb scaffolds and use harness to complete job scope
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by practicing safe work habits like using proper PPE for the appropriate job
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
  • Clean up work areas upon completion of tasks ensuring all tools are put away properly.
  • Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.

Pipe Forman

Audubon Construction
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 10.2023
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Worked closely with site management ensuring high quality client satisfaction.
  • Walk down mechanical systems with P&IDs to ensure completion and quality standard is set.
  • Ensured that proper welding techniques were used on all projects.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Conducted regular safety meetings with workers to discuss potential hazards and how to prevent them.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols related to pipe installation activities.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.

Journeyman Pipefitter

Worley Field Services
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Fabricated and installed pipe and equipment
  • Welded pipe together using the lokring technology
  • Worked as a team to safely complete each daily task
  • Working with all tools required to complete job scope
  • Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Replace worn parts such as seals or gaskets in pumps or valves.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
  • Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
  • Tested plumbing systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.

Journeyman Pipefitter/ Document Control

Optimized Process Design
Mont Belvieu, TX
05.2015 - 10.2021
  • Used strong communication skills to collaborate with team members to ensure safety and efficiency
  • Created and maintained progress spreadsheets on a daily basis
  • Ensure satisfaction by walking down systems with P&IDs prior to turnover systems off to client
  • Make sure all flows are correct on valves/equipment and ensuring that the system is installed correctly to P&ID
  • Mastered computer programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Bluebeam
  • Build hydro packages by system and spec breaks
  • Build turnover books by gathering all quality documentation
  • (Hydro, heat stress, NDE)
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Coordinate with other tradespeople to complete projects within specified deadlines.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
  • Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
  • Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
  • Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
  • Tested plumbing systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
  • Conduct pressure tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functioning before use by personnel or customers.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.

Education

Highschool Diploma -

YES PREP
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Mac OS X
  • Effective communication
  • Pipe installation
  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint reading
  • Piping fabrication
  • Leak testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment installation
  • Problem solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking
  • Quality assurance
  • PPE utilization
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools
  • Reliability
  • Material cutting
  • Systems testing
  • Cutting and threading
  • Hand and power tools
  • Piping specifications

Language Competencies

  • English, native language
  • Spanish, fluent (speaking, reading, writing)

Timeline

Pipefitter

TKS Industrial
08.2024 - 12.2024

Journeyman Pipefitter

Optimized Process Design
10.2023 - 08.2024

Pipe Forman

Audubon Construction
02.2023 - 10.2023

Journeyman Pipefitter

Worley Field Services
02.2022 - 05.2023

Journeyman Pipefitter/ Document Control

Optimized Process Design
05.2015 - 10.2021

Highschool Diploma -

YES PREP
Efrain Martinez