Garrett Upshaw
Decatur,TX
Summary
Custom fabrication and pipeline operations professional with hands-on experience in welding, CNC plasma work, blueprint reading, and compressor station support. Known for sourcing materials, training new operators, completing safety paperwork on time, and keeping projects on schedule while maintaining quality and strong vendor relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Midstream Pipeline Operator
JP Consultants
Devon, Carlsbad, NM
08.2026 - Current
- Pigged pipeline through all of southern New Mexico and West Texas
- Collaborated with operators to ensure project alignment and adherence to timelines.
- Ensured timely completion of all production tasks.
- Participated in cross-training sessions with compressor station operators to enhance operational flexibility.
- Completed work and safety paperwork accurately and promptly to support operational compliance.
- Conducted quality control checks during production to ensure product specifications met industry standards.
- Trained new operators on equipment operations.
- Utilized advanced problem solving skills to identify root causes of malfunctions or process deviations.
Custom fabrication
Crown fabrication
Chico, Tx
11.2025 - 08.2026
- Sourced materials from suppliers for custom fabrication projects.
- Developed strong working relationships with vendors to obtain necessary materials needed for custom fabrication.
- Utilized welding skills to cut metal pieces and create one of a kind gates, doors, awnings, signs, etc.
- Custom draw customers wishes on a computer then put to life on the CNC plasma
Laborer
All seasons foam and insulation
Sanger, TX
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Sand blasted, pressure washed and coated inside of oil and water tanks on locations
- Worked with crew of 4 to insure tanks were up to code and completed in a timely manner
- Worked collaboratively in diverse environment with various employees.
Service Technician
Southwest Pumps
Sanger, TX
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Replaced worn-out components with genuine parts for optimal performance of the system.
- Followed safety protocols when performing service and repairs.
- Utilized strong communication skills to efficiently interact with customers and provide technical advice.
- Provided service and check all gauges to ensure proper compliance
- Built and installed many pump skids from reading blueprints and ordering material
Education
GED -
Decatur High School
Decatur, Tx07-2021
Skills
- Custom fabrication
- Fabrication and machining
- Acknowledgment of customer needs
- Customer assistance and interaction
- Customized lesson planning
- Resolve customer issues
- Greeting customers
- Customer-facing presentation skills
- Building customized solutions
- Pipeline operations
- Pipeline pigging
- Compressor stations
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Midstream Pipeline Operator
JP Consultants
08.2026 - Current
Custom fabrication
Crown fabrication
11.2025 - 08.2026
Laborer
All seasons foam and insulation
11.2024 - 01.2025
Service Technician
Southwest Pumps
08.2021 - 11.2024
GED -
Decatur High School