Hector Rodriguez
Rio Grande City,TX
Summary
Accomplished Pipefitter Journeyman with a proven track record at Bechtel, enhancing project efficiency and safety through expert blueprint interpretation and meticulous equipment alignment. Renowned for mentoring apprentices into skilled professionals, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and communication skills, ensuring project success and customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bechtel
02.2023 - Current
- Mentored apprentices in the trade, fostering their development into skilled journeyman pipefitters themselves.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting issues, repairing damaged components, and replacing worn parts as needed.
- Demonstrated versatility in working with various piping materials including steel, copper, and PVC for diverse project requirements.
- Enhanced workplace safety through regular equipment maintenance and adherence to industry guidelines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing timely updates during job progress.
- Maximized production quality through precise measurements and cuts for optimal pipe fitting results.
- Employed problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve potential issues during installation, preventing costly delays or rework.
- Exceeded expectations in meeting strict deadlines without compromising on the quality of workmanship or safety standards followed onsite.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bechtel
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Mentored apprentices in the trade, fostering their development into skilled journeyman pipefitters themselves.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting issues, repairing damaged components, and replacing worn parts as needed.
- Enhanced workplace safety through regular equipment maintenance and adherence to industry guidelines.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing timely updates during job progress.
- Maximized production quality through precise measurements and cuts for optimal pipe fitting results.
- Employed problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve potential issues during installation, preventing costly delays or rework.
- Improved project efficiency by interpreting and analyzing complex blueprints, ensuring accurate pipe system installations.
- Contributed to successful project completion by assembling prefabricated sections according to specifications provided in blueprints.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Pipefitter Helper
Kiewitt Offshore Services
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Improved pipefitting efficiency by assisting in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Enhanced safety measures by following proper procedures when handling hazardous materials during pipe installations.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advanced techniques and improve personal skills in the field.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Maintained high standards in workmanship, resulting in consistently positive feedback from supervisors and clients.
- Ensured proper alignment of pipes through precise leveling and positioning during installation processes.
- Improved learning, sought out additional tasks to increase knowledge and skills in pipefitting.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
Rio Grande City, TX05.2005
Skills
- Flange Assembly
- Threaded Connections
- Confined Space Entry
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Equipment Alignment
- Pipe Cutting Methods
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and maintenance
- Pipefitting
- Material prepping
- Material Cutting
- Piping specifications
- Blueprint Analysis
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Piping installation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bechtel
02.2023 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman
Bechtel
05.2017 - 09.2020
Pipefitter Helper
Kiewitt Offshore Services
04.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Rio Grande City High School
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