Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jose Puente Arriaga

Eagle Lake

Summary

Accomplished pipefitter journeyman with extensive experience as a forklift and side boom operator. Skilled in pipe fitting, installation, ISOs, and blueprint interpretation. Demonstrated safety awareness and effective teamwork, ensuring project deadlines were consistently met. Proficient in operating industrial tools and heavy equipment, contributing to successful refinery and industrial projects. Strong background in bolt-ups, torquing flanges, pipe cutting, and fabrication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipefitter Journeyman

Zachry Group
Port Sulphur
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Installed and fitted screw pipes for industrial projects.ects
  • Restoring crew doing closure welds.
  • installed guides, shims, stoppers as they go on coordinates
  • Place the pipe on the coordinates of the blueprints.
  • Cut and fabricate stainless and carbon steel pipe.
  • Level and square each and every single fit on the job.
  • Set up for hydro test
  • Torque flanges to the value they belong
  • Performed takeoffs and coordinated with team members to meet deadlines.
  • followed strict refinery safety standards while working in live units
  • follow all safety rules and procedures

Pipefitter

Zachry Group
Port Arthur
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Utilized various tools, including bevel machines and threaders, to prep and fit pipes.
  • Read and interpreted ISOs, pin IDs, and drawings to complete complex layouts.
  • Assisted riggers and welders with large-scale pipe handling and installation.
  • Assembled and installed valves, couplings, and other fittings to connect piping systems.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment while supporting refinery operations.

Pipefitter

Dow Chemical
Deer Park
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Removed, repaired, and installed industrial piping systems.
  • Measured, cut, and prepped new pipes to meet job specifications.
  • Performed bolt-ups and flange torquing during turnarounds.
  • Operated grinders and buffers to remove debris and ensure clean surfaces.
  • Worked safely with harnesses while climbing and unloading pipe.

Side Boom Operator

Sunland Construction
Oklahoma City
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Operated side boom equipment to move and align heavy pipeline materials.
  • Assisted with pipe installation and securing systems during construction.
  • Conducted equipment inspections to ensure proper functionality and safety.

Side Boom Operator

Mpg Pipeline Contractors
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Operated heavy equipment to align, lift, and install pipeline sections.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and efficient material handling.
  • Supported completion of refinery and industrial pipeline projects.

Forklift Operator

PSC Primoris
Abilene
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Transported and organized heavy construction materials using forklifts.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from trucks, maintaining organized stacking procedures.
  • Supported warehouse and yard operations to keep materials ready for field projects.

Education

SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12th grade -

Sealy High School
Sealy, TX
01-2012

Skills

  • Pipe fitting, take-offs, and installation
  • Industrial tool operation, grinder, bevel machine, threaders
  • Safety awareness: confined space, working at heights, PPE compliance
  • Heavy equipment operation (forklift, side boom)
  • Blueprint and schematic reading
  • Pipe cutting with a metable

Certification

  • NCCER Pipe Fitter Certified
  • TWIC Card

Timeline

Pipefitter Journeyman

Zachry Group
01.2023 - 06.2025

Pipefitter

Zachry Group
03.2022 - 11.2022

Pipefitter

Dow Chemical
01.2021 - 02.2022

Side Boom Operator

Sunland Construction
04.2020 - 10.2020

Side Boom Operator

Mpg Pipeline Contractors
06.2019 - 03.2020

Forklift Operator

PSC Primoris
01.2019 - 06.2019

SOME HIGH SCHOOL 12th grade -

Sealy High School