Kevin Menchaca
Odessa
Summary
Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.
Hardworking and highly skilled professional offering proven expertise in completing and installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed several years of experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Wood Group
Goldsmith
01.2025 - Current
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
Rhino Trucking and Oilfield Services
Manager Assistant
Odesa
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Inspected equipment before and after use to increase longevity and maximize safety.
- Participated in emergency response drills and prepared necessary documents for them.
- Cleaned wellheads and pipelines for inspection or repair purposes.
- Performed maintenance on oilfield vehicles such as trucks and trailers.
- Assisted in loading and unloading supplies onto trucks or other transport vessels.
Facility Operator
Volta-grid
Midland
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted routine tests on various components of the facility's infrastructure to identify areas for improvement or repair needs.
- Executed field service on water main and hydrant repairs, valve maintenance, and water meter change-outs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations within the facility using appropriate action plans.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
- Maintained compressors and equipment with scheduled cleaning, lubrication and filter replacements.
JLM Construction
Pipeline Construction
Gardendale
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Monitored pipeline locations to oversee excavations and line crossings.
- Completed pipeline repairs.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Utilized chainsaws and axes to remove trees and brush from pipeline right-of-way.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Cleaned feeder pipes with scrapers and steel brushes.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Permian High School
Odessa, TX05-2020
Skills
- cGMP compliance
- Maintenance and repair
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Construction management
- Safety procedures
- Commercial construction experience
- Worksite safety
- Project management
- Materials ordering
- Leak detection
- Material cutting
- Job order prioritization
- Piping installations
- Pipefitting
- Construction installations
- Cutting and threading
- Hand and power tools
- Threaded pipe fabrication
- Piping specifications
Timeline
Pipefitter
Wood Group
01.2025 - Current
Rhino Trucking and Oilfield Services
Manager Assistant
01.2024 - 12.2024
Facility Operator
Volta-grid
03.2022 - 11.2023
JLM Construction
Pipeline Construction
03.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Permian High School