Francisco Tecoral
Pasadena,TX
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in pipefitting, known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Skilled in blueprint reading, pipefitting, and pipe installation, with solid background in maintaining safety standards and ensuring project efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Greenberry
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Trained junior pipefitters on industry best practices and safety protocols for efficient execution.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Fabricated parts, assembled and installed piping systems, and tested for leaks.
- Installed underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Installed pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
- Inspected, examined and tested installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, and other methods.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, and soldering, brazing, and welding equipment.
- Cut, threaded, or hammered pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
- Climbed ladders to enter confined spaces while lifting heavy loads.
Pipefitter
Ref-Chem / Burns & McDonnell
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Fabricated and installed piping systems to support operational efficiency across various projects.
- Trained junior pipefitters on best practices for welding techniques and system installations, fostering skill development.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Fabricated parts, assembled and installed piping systems, and tested for leaks.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and guides according to specifications.
- Cleaned up work sites after completion of each project ensuring no hazardous materials remained behind.
- Replaced defective parts within the piping systems, such as valves and pumps.
- Performed fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems and components.
- Completed installation of piping systems, including valves, pumps and other related equipment in accordance with industry standards.
- Installed and maintained steam, water, air and gas pipes using various materials such as copper, steel and PVC.
- Inspected or tested installed systems using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, or other methods.
- Cut, threaded and connected pipe sections using hand tools or power tools.
- Operated machines such as threaders, reamers and cutters to fabricate pipe pieces as needed.
Cooling Tower Technician
SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Diagnosed and resolved cooling system issues to maintain optimal operational efficiency.
- Performed regular inspections of cooling towers to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Repaired or replaced water pipes.
- Inspected towers for damaged parts and replaced them with new material.
- Inspected fill that was damaged and replaced it.
Cooling Tower Technician
Star Cooling Towers
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance of cooling tower systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical issues in cooling towers, promoting optimal equipment performance.
- Repaired or replaced water pipes.
Pipefitter Helper
Able Industrial
03.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency on-site.
- Gained experience with cutting pipe.
- Gained experience with bolt ups.
- Started to learn how to fit pipe.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School
Pasadena, TXSkills
- Pipe system installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Piping fabrication
- Leak testing
- Equipment rigging
- Pressure testing
- Pipe threading
- Confined space entry
- Material handling
- Valves and pumps installation
- Heavy lifting techniques
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pipefitting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pipefitter
Greenberry
06.2024 - 10.2025
Pipefitter
Ref-Chem / Burns & McDonnell
07.2018 - 05.2024
Cooling Tower Technician
SPX Cooling Technologies Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2018
Cooling Tower Technician
Star Cooling Towers
06.2014 - 12.2017
Pipefitter Helper
Able Industrial
03.2013 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Pasadena High School