Jose Cardenas

• Installed piping systems in compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Fabricated piping per isometric drawings and installed.
• Finished the turnaround successfully

Started this job as a Journey man Pipefitter and worked my way up to Pipefitter Foreman. Did pipefitting, walk packages, pump alignment, installed check valves, globe valves, PSV's, hydro testing, pneumatic testing, sold packages to operators and in the end got laid off once project was over. As foreman, I led a crew of 21 people at my highest point. I made sure they worked safely and efficiently everyday. I talked to them of everyday risks and how to better themselves when they were unsure of themselves. Conducted inspections of completed work to verify quality and compliance with industry regulations. Collaborated with project managers to coordinate schedules and resource allocation effectively.

• Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Oversaw inventory management, billing, payroll and employee management.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices in customer service and food safety standards.
• Decided to shut down after the business taking a toll on family.

• Worked with quality control and quality assurance to sell off piping systems to overturn systems .
• Helped with flying and rigging our own pipe.
• Cut and fabricated piping to tie into pre-existing pipe from old units.
• Worked with supervision to make sure all packages were in order to sell off to operations.

• Installed pipe that we fit and welded.
• Installed the support system for the piping.
• Worked on pipe with different material that required special care such as inconel pipe.
• Worked on pump alignment with millwrights.
• Quit to open a restaurant.

• Worked at an LNG.
• Worked with big bore pipe that we later flew up with a crane and installed.
• Worked on top of two LNG tanks where we had to fit pipe on a curved surface.
• Learned to fit with slope surfaces.
• Worked inside tank as well on a floating platform which was a challenging and new experience that i was able to overcome.