John Torres
Rockport,TX
Summary
Pipe fitter/ Boilermaker skilled in the use of various power tools for all your repair, operating needs. In the safest and most compliant manner. Able to perform high-quality work with on time and professionalism to meet your client expectations by understanding the uniqueness of each project and performing high quality work. I’ve also been recommended from previous supervisors for Foreman or pusher. Do to my knowledge experience, forward-thinking. With commercial and industrial boiler experience. Offering more than 19 years of testing and troubleshooting various instruments and majority of equipment. Team-oriented individual highly skilled in attaching rigging and aligning water tubes to drums and headers. Desiring a Boilermaker position with a manufacturing company. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Echo Maintenance
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Analyze and resolve work problems to ensure production goals were met
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings, and maintenance on numerous pieces of equipment, such as exchangers, heaters, drums, reactors, fin fans, Etc.
- Cut and fit pipe according to engineering specs and overall length. Install blinds for each system and completed hydrostatic testing.
- Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plans.
- Operate drill, grinders, saw-zaw, hack saw, burning torch, chain falls, and come along.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Streamlined communication between departments, coordinating efforts for efficient boiler installations.
- Enhanced boiler efficiency by performing regular maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Assisted in the development of cost-effective solutions for clients, providing expert recommendations on materials and methods.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Developed strong rapport with customers through professional communication skills exhibited both onsite during service calls as well as offsite when discussing project specifics over phone or email correspondence.
Boilermaker
Sniper Elite
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
Pipe Fitter / Boilermaker
Repcon
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Analyze and resolve work problems to ensure production goals were met
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings, and maintenance on numerous pieces of equipment, such as exchangers, heaters, drums, reactors, fin fans, Etc.
- Cut and fit pipe according to engineering specs and overall length. Install blinds for each system and completed hydrostatic testing.
- Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plans.
- Operate drill, grinders, saw-zaw, hack saw, burning torch, chain falls, and come along.
Pipe Fitter / Boilermaker
Bay Ltd.
10.2009 - 01.2019
- Analyze and resolve work problems to ensure production goals were met
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings, and maintenance on numerous pieces of equipment, such as exchangers, heaters, drums, reactors, fin fans, Etc.
- Cut and fit pipe according to engineering specs and overall length. Install blinds for each system and completed hydrostatic testing.
- Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plans.
- Operate drill, grinders, saw-zaw, hack saw, burning torch, chain falls, and come along.
Pipe Fitter
TIC- The Industrial Company
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Analyze and resolve work problems to ensure production goals were met
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems
- Cut and fitted pipe according to engineering specs and overall length per print
- Ensure measurement accuracy for new construction and renovation projects
- Expertly contributed to multiple projects, ensuring the best solutions for plumbing requirements
- Fill pipes and plumbing fixtures with water and air to observe pressure gauges and to detect and locate leaks
- Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications
- Operate drill motors, grinders, chop saw, hack saw, and burning torch
- Troubleshoot piping problems working in a confined space.
Pipe Fitter
Quell Industrial Services
11.2012 - 10.2014
- Accepted and processed customer payments in cash, credit cards and checks, checking for validity
- Acknowledged customer issues and resolved their problems quickly and efficiently
- Assisted clients in understanding their available options and helped them select the right service plans for their needs
- Analyze and resolve work problems to ensure production goals were met
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems
- Cut and fitted pipe according to engineering specs and overall length per print
- Ensure measurement accuracy for new construction and renovation projects
- Expertly contributed to multiple projects, ensuring the best solutions for plumbing requirements
- Fill pipes and plumbing fixtures with water and air to observe pressure gauges and to detect and locate leaks
- Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications
- Operate drill motors, grinders, chop saw, hack saw, and burning torch
- Troubleshoot piping problems working in a confined space.
Education
C-CAD -
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TXSkills
- Pipe Fitting
- Boilermaker
- Bull ganger
- Forklift operator
- Hand and power tools
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Grinding Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Component Installation
- Precision measuring
- Plasma cutting
- Material prepping
- Heavy Lifting
- Repair services
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Rigging
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Maintenance Scheduling
- System Tests
- Code Compliance
Timeline
Boilermaker
Echo Maintenance
05.2024 - 05.2024
Boilermaker
Sniper Elite
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pipe Fitter / Boilermaker
Repcon
03.2019 - 05.2019
Pipe Fitter
TIC- The Industrial Company
01.2014 - 03.2015
Pipe Fitter
Quell Industrial Services
11.2012 - 10.2014
Pipe Fitter / Boilermaker
Bay Ltd.
10.2009 - 01.2019
C-CAD -
Del Mar College