JESSE TRISTAN
League City
Summary
Instrumentation and Piping Foreman with extensive experience leading crews in the refinery and petrochemical sectors. Expertise in interpreting P&IDs and construction drawings while managing project schedules, materials, and safety compliance, resulting in timely project completions and enhanced safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piping & Instrumentation Foreman
Wood PLC
Alvin
03.2022 - Current
- Lead piping and instrumentation crews on refinery and petrochemical projects.
- Interpret P&IDs;, isometric drawings, specifications, and work packages.
- Coordinate fabrication, installation, tie-ins, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Monitor materials, inventory, and project schedules.
- Conduct safety meetings and support startup and turnover activities.
Pipefitter Foreman
APTIM
Cameron
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Managed crews of pipefitters, welders, boilermakers, and operators.
- Prepared daily production reports and monitored project performance.
- Assisted with RFIs, field revisions, and change orders.
- Tracked labor hours, material usage, and project costs.
Instrumentation Foreman
Brace Industrial Group
Beulah
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Supervised instrumentation, tubing, tray, and cable installation crews.
- Coordinated daily work activities and project priorities.
- Worked with engineering teams to resolve field issues and implement changes.
- Managed procurement and installation of instrumentation materials.
Piping Foreman
Performance Contractors
Westlake
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Led pipefitting crews in executing construction and maintenance projects, ensuring timely completion.
- Reviewed P&IDs; and isometric drawings to plan work activities.
- Collaborated with QA/QC personnel to uphold code compliance throughout project execution.
- Maintained safe work practices and monitored progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School
San Marcos, TX05-1994
Skills
- Piping installation and fabrication
- Instrumentation installation
- P&ID and ISO interpretation
- Turnarounds and maintenance
- Commissioning
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance and control
- Hydraulic systems
- Hazardous area classification
- Material management
- Crew leadership
- Time management
- Mathematical calculations
Certification
- TWIC Card
- OSHA 10/30
- NCCER Pipefitting (if applicable)
- Basic Plus Safety Council
Personal Information
Title: Instrumentation & Piping Foreman / Pipefitter
Timeline
Piping & Instrumentation Foreman
Wood PLC
03.2022 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
APTIM
01.2020 - 02.2022
Instrumentation Foreman
Brace Industrial Group
02.2018 - 12.2019
Piping Foreman
Performance Contractors
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
San Marcos High School