Jonathan Petit Jr
Prairieville,LA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Pipefitter and Ironworker with extensive experience at Turner Industries and Ironworkers local 623. Excelled in piping installations, welding, and ensuring worksite safety, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and problem-solving abilities, adept at interpreting piping diagrams and executing complex projects with precision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
Gonzales, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
Ironworker
Ironworkers local 623
Gonzales, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Installed structural steel frames and columns for high-rise buildings.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Assembled metal parts to create bridges and other structures.
- Lifted and positioned heavy steel beams into place.
- Utilized cranes, rigging equipment, and hoists to move materials safely.
- Climbed ladders and scaffolds to access work areas at height.
- Repaired broken or damaged steel structures such as girders, bridges, and buildings.
- Welded components together using gas welding or arc welding processes.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Aligned structural steel members using levels or lasers.
- Drilled holes in metal for bolting or riveting components together.
- Followed safety protocols when operating heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with tools and supplies needed for job sites.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress on the job site.
- Maintained a clean workspace throughout the duration of the project.
- Ensured that all workers adhered to safety regulations while on the job site.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebars manually into specific positions.
- Worked closely with structural ironworkers, ornamental Ironworkers, riggers and machinery movers, enabling clear and safe cross-functional operations.
Laboror
Fluor
New Roads, Louisiana
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Transported heavy items from one location to another using hand trucks or carts.
- Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping to prevent damage.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Education
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Construction Management
Ironworkers Local 623 Apprenticeship
Baton Rouge, LA05-2026
Skills
- Piping diagram interpretation
- cGMP compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Material prepping
- Pressure testing
- Pipe fabrication
- Valve installation
- Hand and power tools
- Leak detection
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Material Cutting
- Pipe Bending
- Emergency Repairs
- Cutting and threading
- Industrial piping
- Welding
- Pipe cutting
- Piping installations
- Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Safety Procedures
- Installation and maintenance
- Worksite safety
- Pipefitting
Timeline
Laboror
Fluor
03.2024 - 12.2024
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
08.2023 - Current
Ironworker
Ironworkers local 623
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor in Architectural Studies - Construction Management
Ironworkers Local 623 Apprenticeship