Jacob Quezada
El Paso,TX
Summary
Journeyman Pipefitter with over 10 years of total experience in LNG facilities, offshore oil and gas construction, refinery turnarounds, battery stations, and pipeline projects. Extensive experience fabricating, fitting, and installing carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, and titanium piping systems. Proven track record supporting major energy clients including Shell, Anadarko, OXY, Cenovus Energy, and New Fortress Energy, to name a few. AWS Level II Visual Testing (VT) certified with over 2,000 documented hours performing visual weld inspections and quality control on stainless steel piping systems. I take pride in s delivering quality workmanship in demanding industrial environments while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior QC Tech
James & Luther
Sunland Park, New Mexico 60-72 hrs/wk
03.2025 - Current
- Performed over 2,000 hours of visual weld inspections on stainless steel piping systems.
- Conducted visual inspections per AWS standards and client's acceptance criteria to ensure compliance and quality.
- Coordinated with welders, inspectors, engineers, and supervisors to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained weld logs and weld maps throughout duration of project.
- Prepared turnover packages per system to facilitate project handover.
- Assisted in resolving quality issues and ensured adherence to client specifications, contributing to overall project success.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
Portland, Texas 72-84hrs/wk
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Assist with LNG train construction and process unit installations.
- Work on cryogenic piping systems designed to operate at extremely low temperatures.
- Lay out, fit, and assemble pipe spools according to design specifications.
- Read and interpret P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), isometric drawings
- Assist operations and engineering teams during startup procedures.
Journeyman Pipefitter
BHC/ Kiewit Offshore Services
Ingleside, Texas 50-60hrs/wk
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Assist in fabrication and assembly of multi-level process modules in a controlled yard environment.
- Read and interpreted isometric drawings, spool drawings, P&IDs, and construction specifications.
- Performed pipe layout, field measurements, takeoffs, and dimensional verification.
- Assisted with hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, and system turnover activities.
Operator/ Pipefitter
Arizona Pipeline Company
Winnemucca, Nevada 72-84hrs/wk
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed pre-use inspections and maintained equipment in accordance with company and site requirements.
- Operated heavy equipment including excavators, sidebooms and other heavy equipment
- Assisted in pulling measurements, fabricating spools for final tie-ins
- Assisted with fit-up, flange alignment, bolt-up, and installation of valves at mainline tie-in
Pipefitter
BHC/ Kiewit Off Shore Services
Ingleside, Texas 50-60hrs/wk
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Installed, assembled, and fit process piping systems in accordance with isometric drawings, P&IDs, and engineering specifications.
- Performed precision fit-up and alignment of carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, and titanium piping systems.
- Worked safely in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and other challenging construction environments.
- Assisted with hydrostatic testing and system restoration
Pipefitter
Berry Bros
Pecos , Texas 50-60hrs/wk
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Read and interpreted P&IDs, isometric drawings, plot plans, and engineering specifications to complete piping installations.
- Installed, fabricated, and assembled piping systems for oil and gas production facilities and tank batteries
- Pulled measurements and laid out for installation of equipment skids and storage tanks
- Field verified all measurements and pulled elevations to fabricate, or modify pipe for installation
Pipefitter
Willow Creek Companies
Pecos, Texas 50-70hrs/wk
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Read and interpreted P&IDs, isometric drawings, plot plans, and engineering specifications to complete piping installations.
- Installed, fabricated, and assembled piping systems for oil and gas production facilities and tank batteries
- Pulled measurements and laid out for installation of equipment skids and storage tanks
- Field verified all measurements and pulled elevations to fabricate, or modify pipe for installation
Education
High School Diploma -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX06-2012
Skills
- P&ID Interpretation
- Isometric Drawing Interpretation
- Pipe Fabrication & Layout
- Field Routing & Modifications
- Draw Redlines
- Generate as-built drawings
- Generate Turnover Packages
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Welding inspection
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Certification
- AWS LEVEL 2 VT
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 20
- OSHA 3O
- OSHA 40
- MSHA10
- PEC Safeland
- CALUMUS
Timeline
Senior QC Tech
James & Luther
03.2025 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
08.2024 - 02.2025
Journeyman Pipefitter
BHC/ Kiewit Offshore Services
03.2024 - 08.2024
Operator/ Pipefitter
Arizona Pipeline Company
06.2023 - 03.2024
Pipefitter
BHC/ Kiewit Off Shore Services
07.2022 - 05.2023
Pipefitter
Berry Bros
10.2021 - 06.2022
Pipefitter
Willow Creek Companies
03.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
El Paso Community College