James Simms
Pearland,TX
Summary
Highly trained Pipefitter offering excellent skills in managing teams and running and cutting copper. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
GrayWolf
05.2025 - Current
- Successfully navigated challenging environments such as confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and remote locations to complete pipefitting projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Pipefitter Foreman
Gemma
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed quality assurance checks regularly identifying potential issues early allowing for swift corrective action minimizing negative impacts on overall timelines.
- Coordinated pre-construction meetings facilitating efficient planning discussions between fitters involved critical to successful project execution.
- Lead teams in complex pipe system installations for various industries including oil and gas, power generation, and commercial construction projects.
Pipefitter
Performance Energy Services LLC.
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
- Maintained high-quality standards through consistent attention to detail while fitting pipes according to building code requirements.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
Pipefitter
Primoris Services Corp
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Boilermaker Journeyman
SWAT
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown And Root
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Located and repaired or replaced worn and broken components to enhance system functionality and durability.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Pipefitter Journeyman/Boilermaker Journeyman
SWAT
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
Pipefitter Journeyman
S&B Contractors And Engineers
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Pipefitter Journeyman
S&B Contractors And Engineers
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
Pipefitter Journeyman
Zachry Industrial
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Pipefitter Foreman
CB&I Contractors
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Supervised 8 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
Pipefitter Foreman
KBR Construction
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Supervised 10 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
Education
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX05.2025
High School Diploma -
Jesse H Jones High School
Houston, TX05.2001
Skills
- Analysis of defects
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Parts and components fabrication
- Repair services
- Blueprint Reading
- Problem Solving
- Report Preparation
- Personnel Skill Assessments
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Certification
NCCER Certified Plus Pipefitter
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
GrayWolf
05.2025 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
Gemma
10.2024 - 03.2025
Pipefitter
Performance Energy Services LLC.
06.2023 - 06.2024
Pipefitter
Primoris Services Corp
07.2022 - 06.2023
Boilermaker Journeyman
SWAT
04.2022 - 05.2022
Pipefitter
Ohmstede Industrial Services
04.2022 - 04.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
Brown And Root
03.2022 - 04.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman/Boilermaker Journeyman
SWAT
01.2022 - 02.2022
Pipefitter Journeyman
S&B Contractors And Engineers
12.2019 - 06.2020
Pipefitter Journeyman
S&B Contractors And Engineers
07.2019 - 11.2019
Pipefitter Journeyman
Zachry Industrial
01.2019 - 06.2019
Pipefitter Foreman
CB&I Contractors
07.2018 - 10.2018
Pipefitter Foreman
KBR Construction
01.2017 - 03.2018
Associate of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
Prairie View A & M University
High School Diploma -
Jesse H Jones High School
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