Luis Chavira
McDermott
Baytown,TX
6
years of professional experience
Results-driven Pipe Fitter with extensive experience at McDermott, specializing in precise installations and maintenance of piping systems. Proficient in blueprint interpretation and skilled in welding techniques, I excel in enhancing team collaboration and ensuring compliance with safety protocols, significantly improving workflow efficiency on job sites.
Work History
Pipefitter
1 Year 3 Months- Installed and repaired piping systems in industrial facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine pipe layout specifications.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times during pipefitting operations.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
Pipe Fitter Helper
1 Year 10 Months- Installed and maintained piping systems in compliance with safety regulations.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to accurately assemble pipe systems.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot installation issues effectively.
- Utilized welding techniques to join pipes, ensuring structural integrity and leak prevention.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Learned from good fitters their techniques
- Assisted in assembling and installing piping systems according to specifications.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advanced techniques and improve personal skills in the field.
Pipefitter
1 Year 3 Months- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate pipe layout and assembly.
- Operated hand tools and power tools safely to execute precise installations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during project execution.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Supported fellow team members in their tasks, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized both safety and efficiency.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and conducting regular safety audits.
- Working on facilities doing compressor stations for pump alignment
Pipefitter
7 Months- Maintained compliance with safety regulations and industry standards during all operations.
- Improved workflow efficiency by implementing best practices in installation processes.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Working on small facilities building compresor station, tread pipe, scokect welds and but welds
- Bolting up valves and pipe systems
Pipefitter Helper
1 Year 1 Month- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively on job sites.
- Collaborated with experienced pipefitters to learn advancedtechniques and improve personal skills in the field.Learning how to read blueprints, how to do layouts and bolt ups the correct wayLearning how to cut and take measurements and bevel pipeLearning from great and old school pipefitters
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Worksite safety
Pipe measuring
Safety procedures
Blueprints and specifications
Material cutting
Pipefitting
Installation and maintenance
Pipe hanger installation
Pipe threading
Flange assembly
Grooved pipe installation
Hand and power tools
Threaded pipe fabrication
Valve installation
Piping installations
Pipe cutting
Cutting and threading
Blueprint reading
Skilled with both hand and power tools
Team collaboration
Relationship building
Safety protocols
Measurements
Timeline
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McDermott
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
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McDermott
07.2023 - 05.2025Read More
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Pipefitter Helper
The Outfit LLC
08.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Harber Highschool
High School Diploma
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