GABRIEL IBARRA
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Pipefitter Helper with hands-on experience in industrial piping systems, including installation, fabrication, maintenance, and repair. Proficient in blueprint reading, precise measurement, pipe cutting/threading, welding support, and strict safety compliance. Quickly advanced to Top Helper within months at current role due to strong productivity, teamwork, and adaptability. Committed to supporting efficient, safe project execution in fast-paced construction environments. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Industries
Winnie, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead pipefitters in fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems across industrial projects, contributing to on-time and accurate completions.
- Prepared tools, materials, and work sites daily; loaded/unloaded heavy materials and transported equipment using forklifts and hand trucks.
- Measured, cut, threaded, and bent pipes to specifications; cleaned, inspected, and prepared pipes for defect-free installation.
- Read and interpreted blueprints/schematics to determine pipeline layouts, valve placements, and system configurations.
- Supported welding tasks including grinding welds for smooth finishes, soldering, brazing, and torch-cutting components.
- Installed and assembled valves, flanges, pressure gauges, thermometers, supports, and insulation; performed pipe disassembly and reassembly as needed.
- Conducted performance testing, troubleshooting, and fault isolation on installed systems to ensure reliability and safety.
- Maintained tools/equipment, mixed sealing compounds, and replaced worn parts (gaskets, seals, valves) to sustain operational efficiency.
- Strictly adhered to safety protocols, including confined space and fire watch procedures; supported rigging and heavy lifting for safe material handling.
- Collaborated with cross-trade teams, proactively identified tools/materials, and contributed to efficient project workflows.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Ross S. Sterling High School
Baytown, TX05.2023
Skills
Pipe Installation & Fitting
Blueprint Reading & Interpretation
Pipe Cutting, Threading, & Bending
Welding Support (Soldering, Brazing, Torch-Cutting)
Valve, Flange, & Coupling Installation
Safety Compliance & Protocols
Tool & Equipment Operation (Power/Hand Tools, Grinders, Fusion Equipment)
Material Handling & Heavy Lifting
Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
Precision Measurement & Layout
Time Management & Organizational Skills
Team Collaboration & Communication
Physical Stamina & Rigging/Forklift Support
Certification
- Fire Watch Certified
- Confined Space Certified
- Grating-Decking-Floor-Handrail Removal (GDFHR) Certified
Languages
English: Native/Bilingual
Spanish: Native/Bilingual
Additional Strengths
- Promoted to Top Helper within months of starting at S&B Industries due to exceptional performance, reliability, and initiative.
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Timeline
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Industries
05.2025 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Ross S. Sterling High School