Felix Gonzalez
Houston,Tx
Summary
Experienced Pipefitter with a strong background in industrial piping, mechanical piping, and turbine-associated piping systems. Skilled in installation, alignment, and assembly of piping in power plants, shipyards, and water treatment facilities. Recently developed basic mechanical maintenance skills for turbines, including inspection, adjustment, and equipment preparation, and mechanical support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities for a combined cycle unit (2 – 1X1). Committed, proactive, and results-oriented, with a strong willingness to learn continuously and mentor new team members. Proficient in reading isometrics and P&ID, performing pneumatic and hydrostatic testing, and participating in commissioning processes. Certified in operating overhead cranes and experienced with heavy machinery, maintaining strict safety and quality standards in high-demand industrial environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Journeyman – Power Plant
TIC – IPP
05.2023 - Current
- Installation and maintenance of industrial piping, including mechanical piping and turbine piping systems.
- Mechanical support in pre-commissioning/commissioning/start-up activities for combined cycle unit (2 - 1X1).
- Performing pneumatic and hydrostatic testing.
- Reading and interpreting isometrics and P&ID.
- Conducting basic mechanical maintenance on turbines, including inspection, adjustment, and preparation of equipment.
- Training and mentoring new employees, sharing installation techniques and safety practices.
- Safe operation of heavy machinery and certified in overhead crane.
- Operate machinery for HDPE piping installation.
Pipefitter Journeyman – Shipyard / Platform Construction (Inshore)
Kiewit (KOS)
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Installed piping on industrial platforms.
- Worked on process lines, supports, and component alignment.
- Performed structural fitting, including alignment and assembly of platform components
- Adhered to safety standards in marine industrial environments.
Pipefitter Helper
E2O US LLC – Next Wave Energy Plant
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with industrial piping installation and site preparation.
- Supported journeymen and welders in prefabrication and assembly tasks.
- Basic tool handling and blueprint reading.
Pipe Layer
PLW – Northeast WPP
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Installed piping in a water treatment plant.
- Participated in installation of 10 GE Pump Motors.
- Certified in operating overhead crane.
- Excavation, alignment, and assembly of underground piping.
Pipe Layer / Heavy Equipment Operator (Occasional)
PLW – Surface Water Treatment Plant
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Installed pipelines in a water treatment facility.
- Operated heavy equipment: loader, compactor.
- Supported civil and mechanical teams on site.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
Labor / Mechanic and Welder Assistant
Reytec – Northeast WPP
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted in welding, repair, and maintenance of heavy machinery.
- Supported piping installation and equipment assembly.
Labor – Main Water Pipeline Construction
Harper Brothers Co LLC
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Operated machinery: skid steer, forklift, backhoe.
- Gained experience installing piping through tunnels, working in confined spaces safely and efficiently
- Assisted welders and operators in general site tasks.
Skills
- Industrial and mechanical piping installation
- Turbine piping systems
- Plant commissioning
- Pneumatic and hydrostatic testing
- Reading isometrics and P&ID
- Basic gas turbine mechanical maintenance
- Heavy machinery operation
- Loader
- Compactor
- Skid steer
- Forklift
- Backhoe
- Overhead crane operation
- Mentoring and training new workers
- Strict adherence to industrial safety standards
- Hand and power tool operation
- Hytorc
Certification
- TWIC Card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
- Overhead crane operation certification
Languages
Spanish (native)
English (intermediate)
Timeline
Pipefitter Journeyman – Power Plant
TIC – IPP
05.2023 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman – Shipyard / Platform Construction (Inshore)
Kiewit (KOS)
12.2022 - 03.2023
Pipefitter Helper
E2O US LLC – Next Wave Energy Plant
03.2022 - 11.2022
Pipe Layer
PLW – Northeast WPP
12.2021 - 03.2022
Pipe Layer / Heavy Equipment Operator (Occasional)
PLW – Surface Water Treatment Plant
06.2021 - 12.2021
Labor / Mechanic and Welder Assistant
Reytec – Northeast WPP
11.2020 - 02.2021
Labor – Main Water Pipeline Construction
Harper Brothers Co LLC
02.2020 - 11.2020