Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Jose Soto

Edinburg ,TX

Summary

Dynamic Pipe General Foreman with extensive experience at Turnaround Welding Services, excelling in inspection coordination and problem-solving. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Adept at blueprint interpretation and fostering teamwork to achieve timely project completion while maintaining safety and material integrity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipe General Foreman

Turnaround Welding Services
01.2025 - 05.2025

• Organized work activities according to priority and schedule for completion.

• Assisted Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain compliance on all components and materials were

inoperable condition prior to allowing crews to install and restore equipmen.

• Identified potential problems before they occurred by conducting work site inspections.

• Planned and coordinated turnaround assuring materials and components ordered were to specs.

• Provided guidance on best practices for pipe fabrication process.

• Monitored employees work levels and review work performance.

Pipe General Foreman

Specialty Welding Services
02.2024 - 01.2025

•Ensured quality control standards were met by all work crews through regular inspections of work areas.

• Participated in planning meetings to identify design issues that could effect the project timeline.

• Read specifications, such as blue prints, to determine construction requirement, or to plan procedures for supervision

tofollow.

• Developed and implemented Turnaround strategies to improve operational efficiency and cost reduction.

• Utilized strong problem solving skills to resolve complex issues in a timely manner.

Pipefitter Foreman

Turnaround Welding Services
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.

Turnaround Coordinator

Airswift
01.2022 - 07.2023

• Assisted executive leadership team in developing organizational activities aligned with overall business strategy.

• Coordinated daily work loads for contractors to follow scheduled priorities.

• Created Bill Of Materials (BOM) per work orders to assure correct materials were being ordered per specs.

• Logged in and staged materials and components to correct areas and contractors assigned.

• Assured cost and schedule was met for completion of project

Pipefitter Foreman

Turn2 Specialty Companies
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.

Pipefitter Foreman

JVIC
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.

Education

NCCER - Pipefitter

Associated Builders & Contractors
Freeport, TX
06.2011

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Pipe layout expertise
  • Inspection coordination
  • Documentation review
  • System testing
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Material selection
  • Computer-aided design
  • Leak detection
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Accomplishments

Completed numerous Turnaround in many Refineries and chemical plants all successfully and injury free.

Certification

Industrial Pipefitter NCCER

CSST Safety NCCER

Iron Worker NCCER

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Pipe General Foreman

Turnaround Welding Services
01.2025 - 05.2025

Pipe General Foreman

Specialty Welding Services
02.2024 - 01.2025

Pipefitter Foreman

Turnaround Welding Services
07.2023 - 01.2024

Turnaround Coordinator

Airswift
01.2022 - 07.2023

Pipefitter Foreman

Turn2 Specialty Companies
02.2019 - 12.2021

Pipefitter Foreman

JVIC
01.2010 - 01.2019

NCCER - Pipefitter

Associated Builders & Contractors
Jose Soto