Juan Daniel Garcia
Edinburg
Summary
Experienced Piping, Structural and Mechanical Supervisor with a strong focus on safety compliance, quality assurance and productivity. Adept at overseeing and resolving complex projects. Mentoring teams, and enhancing productivity to meet established milestones and improve operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Piping Supervisor
UPSIS
Mont Belvieu
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Supervised piping installation and maintenance activities for Operations.
- Coordinated with Projects teams to ensure design specifications were met.
- Oversaw safety compliance and implemented best practices on job sites, as well as production and quality.
- Trained and mentored Pipefitters and helpers on piping systems and procedures.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications and test procedures related to piping systems installations or modifications.
- Supervised the fabrication, assembly and testing of pipe, (PT, X-Ray, Hydro) spools prior to installation on-site.
- Tracked progress against established milestones and deadlines throughout duration of project.
- Conducted regular safety meetings with crew members to plan ahead, discuss job hazards, safe work practices, quality and productivity
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
Pipefitter Foreman
UPSIS
Port Arthur
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised installation and maintenance items of piping systems.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Resolved on-site issues quickly to maintain workflow efficiency, productivity and quality.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings, P&IDs, and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Coordinated work schedules and tasks among pipefitter crew members.
- Trained new employees in proper pipefitting techniques, communication, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians, soft craft when necessary.
Pipefitter
Sundt Construction
Taylor
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Interpreted Drawings (ISOS) and P&IDs for precise pipe fitting execution.
- Connected piping to valves, pumps, compressors, exchangers, flares, drums, and other equipment as per project specifications.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and colleagues to coordinate workflow tasks.
- Use hand tools such as grinders, 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.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, hydro testing, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld, butt weld pipe, and stainless steel pipe.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and welding.
Pipefitter
UPSIS
Port Arthur
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications. Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute efficient demolition processes on various areas
- Assisted in site preparation by clearing hazardous materials and ensuring safety protocols.
- Operated various hand and power tools including German saws, grinders, impact drills and wrenches.
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
Corpus Christi
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to transport pipe.
Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
Kingsland
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Connected piping to valves, pumps, heaters and other equipment as per project specifications.
- Communicated and synchronized effectively with supervisors and colleagues to coordinate workflow tasks.
- Use hand tools such as grinders, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, bevel, weld and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection (100% tie-off) and PPE.
- Read Drawings and P&IDs to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Fabricated and positioned carbon, stainless and screw pipe, socket and butt weld pipe, and structural supports for piping.
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
Kenedy
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality prior to use.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, hydro testing, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Fit and welded piping to prevent leakage.
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
Port Arthur
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Assembled and disassembled (bolt ups) boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to ISOs and P&IDs specifications.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Provide technical advice and services during commissioning and start up of piping systems.
Boilermaker Fitter
Turn 2 Construction
Port Lavaca
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures for various construction projects.
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on welding equipment and tools.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to guide installation processes.
- Performed welding, burning and cutting processes to fabricate metal components according to Drawings and specifications.
- Used measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers to check the accuracy of cuts made during fabrication process.
- Cut pipe sections to size using saws or cutting torches according to blueprints or diagrams provided by engineers.
- Repaired broken pipes, valves and fittings using welding techniques such as oxy-acetylene welding or electric arc welding.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Bilfinger Westcon Industries
Port Lavaca
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various mechanical tasks during maintenance projects.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers and pliers to complete repairs on boilers.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
Advanced Rigger
Bechtel
Portland
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated rigging equipment for heavy lifting and positioning tasks.
- Inspected rigging gear to ensure safety and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute rigging operations.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Westcon Bilfinger
Port Lavaca
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various mechanical tasks during maintenance projects.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, drills, hammers and pencil grinders to complete repairs on boilers.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
Pipefitter
Specialized Welding Services
Corpus Christi
10.2018 - 12.2018
- Operated various tools, including wrenches and cutting equipment such as torches, grinders and bevel machines for precise fittings.
- Use hand and power tools such as reciprocating saws, drills, wrenches, levels, squares and threading machines, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, prep, weld and test to install piping according to specifications.
- Read ISOs and P&IDs to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, erecting and maintaining.
Ironworker Foreman
Mohawk Field Services
Port Lavaca
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised ironworkers during construction projects to ensure safety, production and quality standards.
- Coordinated material deliveries and inventory management on job sites.
- Inspected completed work for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to schedule work phases efficiently.
- Led daily safety meetings to discuss hazards, and productivity improvement.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance team productivity, quality and safety.
Ironworker Foreman
Tellepsen Industrial
Port Lavaca
02.2018 - 03.2018
- Supervised ironworkers during construction projects to ensure safety production and quality standards.
- Coordinated material deliveries and inventory management on job sites.
- Inspected completed work for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with project managers to schedule work phases efficiently.
- Led daily safety meetings to discuss hazards and best practices.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance team productivity, quality, and safety.
Ironworker
REPCON
Bishop
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Installed and assembled metal frameworks according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join or cut metal parts securely and effectively.
- Assisted in training junior ironworkers on safety protocols and quality techniques.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, wind, extreme heat, and cold.
- Lifted, positioned, bolted and torqued heavy steel beams into place.
Boilermaker Mechanic
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Corpus Christi
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Repaired and maintained various types of heaters, exchangers, boilers, tanks, compressors, pumps, and pressure vessels.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for safety compliance.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, heaters, internals and exchangers by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
Ironworker
UPSIS
Corpus Christi
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Lifted, erected, bolted and torqued heavy steel beams into place.
- Installed and assembled metal frameworks according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal parts securely and effectively.
- Assisted in training junior ironworkers on safety protocols and quality techniques.
- Worked onsite outdoors in all weather conditions including rain, wind, extreme heat and cold.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Texas College
McAllen, TXSkills
- Safety compliance
- Piping Supervisor
- Piping fabrication and testing
- ISO, P&IDs, and structural steel drawings interpretation
- Project scheduling
- Equipment maintenance, demo, and reinstallation
- Mechanical supervisor
- Construction management software
- Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Fieldwire, CoConstruct, Buildertrend
- Quality assurance
- Iron Supervisor
- Steel fabrication and welding
- Team leadership
Certification
- NCCER Plus in Pipefitting
- NCCER Mechanical
- NCCER Iron
- NCCER Scaffolding
- OSHA 10
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Professional
Portuguese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Piping Supervisor
UPSIS
01.2025 - 11.2025
Pipefitter Foreman
UPSIS
09.2024 - 12.2024
Pipefitter
Sundt Construction
08.2024 - 09.2024
Pipefitter
UPSIS
03.2024 - 08.2024
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
11.2023 - 03.2024
Pipefitter
S&B Contractors And Engineers
08.2022 - 11.2023
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
11.2021 - 08.2022
Pipefitter
Bay Ltd.
11.2020 - 10.2021
Boilermaker Fitter
Turn 2 Construction
07.2020 - 10.2020
Boilermaker Mechanic
Bilfinger Westcon Industries
01.2020 - 06.2020
Advanced Rigger
Bechtel
05.2019 - 12.2019
Boilermaker Mechanic
Westcon Bilfinger
01.2019 - 05.2019
Pipefitter
Specialized Welding Services
10.2018 - 12.2018
Ironworker Foreman
Mohawk Field Services
03.2018 - 10.2018
Ironworker Foreman
Tellepsen Industrial
02.2018 - 03.2018
Ironworker
REPCON
09.2017 - 12.2017
Boilermaker Mechanic
Ohmstede Industrial Services
07.2017 - 09.2017
Ironworker
UPSIS
04.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Texas College