Joshua Rivas
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Results-driven Pipe Foreman with proven expertise in pipe installation and safety compliance. Skilled in inventory management and project coordination, ensuring quality assurance throughout all phases of work. Results-driven Pipe Foreman with expertise in pipe installation, safety compliance, and team leadership. Proven track record in supervising installations and enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and scheduling.
Overview
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1
Language
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Tesla
Reno, NV
09.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted in welding and soldering tasks to secure pipe joints effectively.
- Maintained and repaired existing piping to support operational efficiency.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
Pipefitter
Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
Taylor, Texas
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained and repaired existing piping to support operational efficiency.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
Pipefitter
PSS
Gonzales, Louisiana
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained and repaired existing piping to support operational efficiency.
- Assisted in welding and soldering tasks to secure pipe joints effectively.
- Conducted safety inspections to adhere to industry standards and regulations.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints or using cement or solder.
- Maintain records of all work performed including materials used and time taken.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
Education
Welding Cert - Welding
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Weslaco, TX12-2023
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High
Weslaco, TX05-2023
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
South Texas Community College
Weslaco, TX05-2001
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Welding techniques
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Pipe cutting
- Pipe laying techniques
- Final inspections
- Piping and instrumentation drawings
- Installation and maintenance
- Team management
- Heavy machinery handling
- Pipe threading
- Pipe selection
- Material management
- Site coordination
- Contract management
- 6010/7018 SMAW
- FCAW - Flux Core
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
NCCER - Combination Welding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter
Tesla
09.2024 - 03.2026
Pipefitter
Samsung Semiconductor Inc.
12.2022 - 11.2023
Pipefitter
PSS
06.2021 - 10.2022
Welding Cert - Welding
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
South Texas Community College