Ignacio Tristan
Kingsville,TX
Summary
Dedicated pipe fabricator with a strong background in pipefitting, material cutting, and layout planning. Recognized for interpreting blueprints accurately and promoting a safe work environment. Committed to delivering high-quality results and enhancing project efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
ICS
Freeport, TX
01.2026 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools safely for cutting, bending, and assembling pipes.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot issues during installation processes.
- Supported project timelines by managing material handling.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments and project requirements.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator/Pipefitter Foreman
Turner Industries
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Interpreted blueprints/isometric drawings to ensure accurate pipe coordinates; north, south, east, west and proper elevation.
- Utilized hand and power tools effectively for precise assembly of piping components. Includes but not limited to; hand drill, magdrill, grinder, end grinder, bandsaw and sawzawll.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify potential issues and implement corrective measures.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe work practices and proper tool usage and encouraging everyone to ask questions.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials and tools, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Participated in daily toolbox meetings to contribute to a safe and productive work environment.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Facilitated smooth project execution by interpreting isometric drawings for accurate installation or modification of piping systems.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, butt weld piping/fittings, slip on flange connections and lap joint connections.
- Bull rig piping and supports in place for proper fitment and welding.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, such as; Oxyacetylene torch, plasma cutter, beveling machine and threading machine.
- Performed daily foreman reports and communicated progress and possible issues to the General Foreman.
- Performed FMR's as required daily, to maintain proper inventory to maintain safe productivity.
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
S&B Construction
Sweeny, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Followed best practices for workplace safety, minimizing hazards during operations.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld piping and butt weld connections.
- Fabrication and installation consisted of pipe rack work and underground work via, JLG, Scissor lift, scaffolding and crane assist.
- Maintained proper inventory of daily trailers of piping and material.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
Pipe Fitter/ Pipe Fabricator
Austin Industrial
Texas City, TX
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Assembled and installed mechanical components with precision to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks, identifying issues and implementing timely repairs.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
- Acquired field measurements of damaged spools and piping to accurately fabricate and replace with new piping.
- Hydro piping to specified test pressure prior to final installation
- Final torque on flanged connections with an assigned torque spec.
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
Performance Contractors
Pasadena, TX
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency on fabrication projects.
- Trained junior fabricators on safe handling of tools and equipment in the workshop.
- Assisted in developing customized solutions for unique challenges faced during complex pipe fabrication projects.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Operated welding machines and grinders, oxyacetylene torch, plasma cutter, bandsaw, bevel machine, end grinders to cut and bevel piping for proper fitment and welding.
- lay out piping for accurate Weldolet, sockolet, threadolet and elbolet openings.
- Complex fit-ups including, but not limited to; various size piping, 90/45 degree elbow fittings, socketweld fittings, eccentric and concentric reducers, fabricating custom degree elbow fittings into 30 degree, 60 degree etc. all while ensuring piping maintains plumb, level and square.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
Jacobs Field Services/Worley
Houston, TX
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Fabricated and assembled pipe systems using industry-standard tools and materials.
- Various size "hot tap" procedures consisted of laying out various size headers and undergoing Fresh air protocols for hot tap flange/valve connections.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Routine maintenance work including, but not limited to; replacement of faulty gaskets and corroded bolts, replacement of defective gate valves, butterfly valves, globe valves, check valves, steam traps, etc.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Pipe Fabricator/ Vessel Fabricator
Spitzer Industries Inc
Houston, TX
03.2010 - 10.2014
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to accurately execute pipe layouts and installations.
- Trained junior fabricators on safety protocols, equipment operation, and best practices in pipe fabrication.
- Achieved smooth workflow transitions between different stages of the fabrication process through clear communication with other departments involved in the project cycle.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
- Cut holes in vessel walls to permit passage of pipes. of various sizes Via oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Fabrication of various size pressure vessels up to 36 feet in diameter
- Fabrication of pressure vessels includes, but not limited to; layout for platform clips and ladder clips. layout for nozzles, manways and supports. Fabrication of all internal and external piping. Layout and fitment of internal tray rings and downcomer plates. Layout and fitment of all insulation rings
- Operation of overhead crane to maneuver and stage pressure vessels and piping.
- Use of JLG and Scissor lifts to access inaccessible areas.
Vessel Fabricator/Pipe Fabricator
TapcoEnpro
Channelview, TX
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Fabricated components using precision tools to ensure high-quality production standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications for fabrication tasks.
- Operated welding equipment and machinery to assemble various metal structures efficiently.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job including, oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Interpret blueprints to accurately layout ladder clips, platform clips, nozzle/manway openings and piping on pressure vessels up to 30 feet in diameter
- Accurately cut, prep and fabricate all piping including, but not limited to; buttweld piping, socketweld connections, lap joint connections, eccentric reducers, concentric reducers, 90/45 degree elbows and mitered connections.
- Increased workshop safety by consistently adhering to all health and safety protocols during fabrication processes.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other heavy machinery to stage, fabricate and set up for welding on various size pressure vessels and piping.
- Fabricated pipe assemblies using various techniques to meet project specifications and accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis Highschool
Houston, TX05-2003
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Pipe measuring
- Safety procedures
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pipefitting
- Material cutting; oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter
- Flange assembly
- Hand and power tools
- Threaded pipe fabrication
- Material prepping
- Blueprint analysis
- Pipe fabrication
- Piping layout
- Valve installation
- Blueprint reading
- Layout planning
Certification
NCCER Plus industrial pipe fitter
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
ICS
01.2026 - Current
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator/Pipefitter Foreman
Turner Industries
06.2023 - 09.2025
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
S&B Construction
08.2021 - 05.2023
Pipe Fitter/ Pipe Fabricator
Austin Industrial
05.2020 - 08.2021
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
Performance Contractors
02.2018 - 10.2020
Pipe Fitter/Pipe Fabricator
Jacobs Field Services/Worley
10.2015 - 12.2017
Pipe Fabricator/ Vessel Fabricator
Spitzer Industries Inc
03.2010 - 10.2014
Vessel Fabricator/Pipe Fabricator
TapcoEnpro
07.2007 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Jefferson Davis Highschool