Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Eric Estes

Port Lavaca,TX

Summary

As a Pipe Forman and General Foreman with over 25 years industrial experience in new construction and shutdowns I have developed a diverse skillset and also have expanded my expertise to include Quality Control Inspector. My commitment to dependability, reliability, and versatility makes me a multi-craft asset to any team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QC Technician

Performance Contractors
Various Locations, LA
10.2024 - Current

Visual inspection of piping and structural welds

Ensured hold points were met

Coordinated Nde

Tracked and requested pwht and preheat

Issued correct filler metal

Witnessed hydro and pneumatic testing

Walked down packages for completion

Lead QC Inspector

Performance Contractors
Morgan City, LA
07.2023 - 09.2024

Visual inspection of piping and structural welds.

Verification of piping and structure drawings.

Entered welds in Adobe weld tracker.

Completed weld tracking log through Microsoft Access database.

Coordinated Nde.

Tracked and sent requests for PWHT and preheat.

Witnessed hydro and pneumatic testing.

Walked down packages pre hydro and also for completion.

QC Technician

Ohmstede Industrial Services
Richmond
06.2022 - 05.2023

Issued correct filler metal for each welder depending on base material.

Ensured hold points were met.

Visually inspected all welds.

Verified bolt ups to ensure tightness.

Worked in cooperation with the heat stress contractor to guarantee the proper heat treatment was achieved.

Verified post weld heat treatment was complete.

Oversaw and documented hydro testing.

Established weld map and stencils on corresponding drawings.

Recorded and completed detailed reports.

Pipefitter

Turn2 Specialty Companies
Alvin, TX
01.2023 - 03.2023

Performed pipe fabrication, demo, and installation of piping.

Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.

Hoisted loads using slings,shackles,hooks, cables,come-a-longs and chainfalls.

Cut and beveled pipe using torches, saws and threading machines.

Maintained tools and equipment to keep things in working condition.

Followed relevant codes. regulations and safety techniques.

Pipefitter

Universal Services
Tullahoma, TN
11.2022 - 01.2023

Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and installation of piping and supports.

Read and analyze blueprints and sketches prior to construction.

Took accurate field measurements for piping.

Designed, built, and installed pipe supports.

Layout, prep, and fabricated buttweld, screwpipe, and socket weld piping.

QC Inspector

Universal Plant Services
Houston, TX
01.2021 - 03.2021

Issued correct filler metal for each welder depending on base material.

Flagged welds for x-ray.

Ensured hold points were met.

Visually inspect all welds for any defects.

Worked in cooperation with the heat stress contractor to guarantee the proper preheat was achieved.

Verified post weld heat treatment was complete.

Oversaw and documented hydro testing.

Established weld map and stencils on corresponding drawings.

Recorded and completed detailed reports.

Pipefitter

Universal Plant Services
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 01.2021

Performed pipe fabrication and installation of piping.

Took accurate field measurements.

Read and analyze drawing, blueprints and sketches prior to installation.

Layout, prep, and install buttweld, screwpipe, and socket weld piping.

Hoisted loads using slings, shackles, hooks, cables, come-a-longs and chainfalls.

Cut and beveled pipe using torches, saws and threading machines.

Maintained tools and equipment to keep things in working condition.

Education

GED -

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
07-1995

Skills

Well versed in written and verbal communication

Task oriented

Proficient in a group setting or independently

Sharp analytical and problem solving abilities

Ability to plan, delegate and or solve multiple tasks at once

Valid Tx driver license

Safety oriented

Experience in reading and understanding blueprints

Multi crafted

Employee Supervision

Certification

Certified Welding Inspector Nov. 2020

Aws Member #40163440

Nccer Certified Pipefitter

Nccer Basic Rigger

Timeline

QC Technician

Performance Contractors
10.2024 - Current

Lead QC Inspector

Performance Contractors
07.2023 - 09.2024

Pipefitter

Turn2 Specialty Companies
01.2023 - 03.2023

Pipefitter

Universal Services
11.2022 - 01.2023

QC Technician

Ohmstede Industrial Services
06.2022 - 05.2023

QC Inspector

Universal Plant Services
01.2021 - 03.2021

Pipefitter

Universal Plant Services
06.2019 - 01.2021

GED -

Victoria College
Eric Estes