Marcus Edwards
Saint Amant,LA
Summary
Experienced and safety-conscious Pipefitter with over 16 years in oil & gas and industrial plant environments, seeking to transition into a Process Operator role. Offering strong mechanical aptitude, familiarity with P&IDs, and a deep understanding of plant systems and safety protocols. Ready to contribute to efficient, compliant, and safe operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
Specialty welding services
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Performs proper double block and bleed lock out tag procedures
- Working with time management and productivity
- Install new piping systems to clients specifications
- Lead by example and work with integrity
- Utilize drawings and blueprints in order to complete task.
Pipefitter Foreman
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT)
Gonzales, LA
01.2016 - 03.2025
- Tracked progress along the duration of job.
- Made sure jobs were done safely and efficient.
- Followed isometric drawings and P&ID to ensure the right equipent and lines were installed.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Performed complex pipefitting tasks, such as welding, cutting and threading pipes.
- Inspected existing piping systems for potential issues or hazards prior to installation of new components.
- Communicated effectively with customers throughout the duration of each project in order to meet their expectations.
- Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
pipefitter
Excel Group
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 01.2014
- New construction piping
- Installing new equipment and vessels
- Installing valves and piping with right deminsions to ensure a great product for client
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe
- Assisted operations with startup
Pipefitter
Speciality welding services
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Assemble and secure pipes by welding joints
- Repair or replace worn parts such as seals and bearings on pumps and valves.
- Keep up-to-date with new technologies related to pipefitting industry.
pipefitter
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Read isometric drawings and follow P&ID's to ensure right equipment and lines
- Fabricated and assembled pipe structures, optimizing system performance and reliability.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Education
high school diploma - general studies
walker high school
Walker, LA05.2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Equipment maintenance
- Flange installation
- Valve installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe fabrication
- Pipe welding
- Pipe insulation
- Pipe cutting
- Hardworking, dedicated professional with great communication skills who is capable of working independently or as a team in order to complete the job at hand
- Utilize time to my advantage to get tasks completed
- Pump & Valve Maintenance
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
- Pressure Testing & Leak Detection
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
Specialty welding services
03.2025 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds (SWAT)
01.2016 - 03.2025
pipefitter
Excel Group
01.2013 - 01.2014
Pipefitter
Speciality welding services
01.2012 - 01.2013
pipefitter
Performance Contractors
01.2008 - 01.2012
high school diploma - general studies
walker high school