JERRY HARGRAVE
McDermott
Baytown,Texas
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
6 Months- Installed and repaired piping systems in industrial settings while following safety standards.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to map pipe layout specifications accurately.
- Used welding methods to connect metal components and support system strength and durability.
- Worked with team members to diagnose and fix piping issues quickly.
- Followed company safety policies and procedures to maintain safe work conditions during pipefitting operations.
Pipefitter Foreman
10 Months- Supervised installation and maintenance of piping systems for various construction projects.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced downtime.
- Resolved technical issues on-site, minimizing disruptions and maintaining productivity levels.
- Established effective communication channels between field personnel, management staff, clients, vendors ensuring smooth operations from start to finish on each project undertaken.
- Coordinated pre-construction meetings facilitating efficient planning discussions between stakeholders involved critical to successful project execution.
Pipefitter
6 Months- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to specifications and blueprints.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues in existing piping systems, improving operational reliability.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Mentored new employees on industry best practices, fostering a culture of safety and quality work.
Journeyman Pipefitter
6 Months- Flexibly adapted work procedures according to changing project requirements without compromising quality standards.
- Trained new personnel in the basic principles of pipefitting operations so they can work independently after mastering the basics.
- Knowledgeable in the use of various types of sealants including Teflon tape and paste compounds for leak prevention purposes.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Resourcefully resolved problems encountered during installation or repair jobs by utilizing innovative solutions instead of relying solely on standard methods.
- Skilled at measuring, calculating angles, and adjusting pipe components to ensure proper fitment.
Journeyman Pipefitter
7 Months- Skilled at measuring, calculating angles, and adjusting pipe components to ensure proper fitment.
- Capably readied pipes for welding by grinding them down with grinder machines prior to assembly operations.
- Trained new personnel in the basic principles of pipefitting operations so they can work independently after mastering the basics.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to fabricate and assemble pipes.
- Flexibly adapted work procedures according to changing project requirements without compromising quality standards.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Installed and threaded pipe cut holes in walls and floors for pipe entrance.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Journeyman Pipefitter
1 Year 1 Month- Skilled at measuring, calculating angles, and adjusting pipe components to ensure proper fitment.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to fabricate and assemble pipes.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Adhered to safety regulations to properly set up or operate machinery.
- Accommodated pipes and pipe fittings, using hand, and power tools.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
- Located and marked position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.
- Layed out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supported, and related equipment, according to blueprints.
Journeyman Pipefitter
7 Months- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to fabricate and assemble pipes.
- Proficiently utilized hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment for pipe cutting, threading, bending, and installation.
- Performed routine checks on machinery used in pipefitting processes like saws or grinders to make sure they are functioning properly before operation begins.
- Practiced safety protocols while performing tasks such as soldering or brazing which involve the use of open flames or hazardous chemicals.
- Skilled at measuring, calculating angles, and adjusting pipe components to ensure proper fitment.
- Resourcefully resolved problems encountered during installation or repair jobs by utilizing innovative solutions instead of relying solely on standard methods.
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
Pipefitter Foreman
4 Years- Provided safety training to workers on proper use of tools and equipment as well as safe working practices.
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
- Monitored employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Inspected and monitored work areas, examined tools and equipment and provided employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions and violations of procedures and safety rules.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
- Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
- Interpreted specifications, blueprints, and job orders to construct templates and layed out reference points for workers.
- Conferred with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify, and review resource needs.
- Investigated accidents and injuries and prepared reports of findings.
Education
High School Diploma
Certification
- N.C.C.E.R. pipefitting #1071220
- N.C.C.E.R. plus #162307
- TWIC. Exp. Date 2029-02-13
Timeline
Pipefitter
McDermott
03.2026 - 09.2026Read More
Pipefitter Foreman
PCL Construction
04.2025 - 02.2026Read More
Pipefitter
Bectel Const.
09.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Journeyman Pipefitter
J.V.I.C.
02.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Journeyman Pipefitter
Performance Contractors
07.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Journeyman Pipefitter
PCL Industrial Construction
05.2022 - 06.2023Read More
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bay LTD.
08.2021 - 03.2022Read More
Pipefitter Foreman
S&B Construction
03.2018 - 03.2022Read More
Robert E. Lee H.S
High School Diploma
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