Miguel Lopez
Pharr
Summary
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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
universal plant services
Beaumont
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
- Identifying signs of potential problems with boilers and pressure vessels, such as tube leakage, scaling, pitting, metals discoloration and refractory failures.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
Pipefitter
Turnaround Welding Services
Port Arthur
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- 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.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- open up heaters, cut out damaged piping from radiant tubes ,repair or cut out convection tubes replace burners .
- use of plasma cutters and metabos
- fabricating spool piping for predown
- hydro testing spools
Pipefitter
Turner Specialty welding services
Bay City
11.2023 - 01.2024
- retubing exchangers tube sheets
- boiler tube repairs
- fabrication spool piping
- cut outs of existing piping
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations during installation processes.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Pipefitter
Turn2 Specialty Companies
Borger
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- fabricating piping
- boiler piping repairs
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
Port Arthur
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- fabrication of piping spools
- opening heaters
- changing burners
- building burners
- changing thermal welds
- cutting out radiant tubes and replacing
- bullrigging
Pipefitter
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Geismar
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met efficiently.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- 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.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Custofab
Beaumont
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- help out boilermakers
- fabricating piping
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations during installation processes.
- 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.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
Pipefitter
Turner Specialty welding Services
Orange
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed and repaired piping systems according to specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety protocols on job sites.
- Operated tools such as wrenches, cutters, and threaders effectively.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
Pipefitter
JVIC
Orange
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Fabricated and installed piping systems per project specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Used hand and power tools for pipe fitting tasks.
- Read and interpreted blueprints for accurate installations.
- 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.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Pipefitter
Richard Construction Inc.
Port Arthur
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Fabricated and installed piping systems per project specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Used hand and power tools for pipe fitting tasks.
- 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.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as checking fluid levels or replacing gaskets when necessary.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Adjust flow rates within specified limits by changing valve positions or altering lengths of pipe sections.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
Pipefitter
Gulfspan Industrial
Freeport
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Fabricated and installed piping systems per project specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Used hand and power tools for pipe fitting tasks.
- Performed routine inspections to ensure system integrity.
- 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.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
Orange
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Fabricated and installed piping systems per project specifications.
- Assisted in maintaining safety standards on job sites.
- Used hand and power tools for pipe fitting tasks.
- Read and interpreted blueprints for accurate installations.
- 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.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Fabricate parts out of metal sheeting when required.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Pipefitter Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
Port Arthur
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in assembling and installing piping systems under supervision.
- Prepared materials and tools for pipefitting tasks daily.
- Collaborated with skilled pipefitters to learn installation techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks on job sites.
- Transported tools and supplies to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Cleaned and inspected pipes for defects before installation.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
- Connected pipes with couplings and fittings according to specifications.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School
Beaumont, TX05-2020
Skills
- Piping installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hydrostatic testing
- Pipe fabrication
- boiler repairs
- heaters repairs
- vessels fitting
- boilermaker
- pneumatic testing
- rigging
- Networking
- Team building
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pipefitter
universal plant services
02.2024 - 03.2024
Pipefitter
Turnaround Welding Services
01.2024 - 02.2024
Pipefitter
Turner Specialty welding services
11.2023 - 01.2024
Pipefitter
Turn2 Specialty Companies
09.2023 - 10.2023
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industrial Services
07.2023 - 09.2023
Pipefitter
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
04.2023 - 05.2023
Pipefitter
Custofab
01.2023 - 03.2023
Pipefitter
Turner Specialty welding Services
11.2022 - 11.2022
Pipefitter
JVIC
09.2022 - 10.2022
Pipefitter
Richard Construction Inc.
04.2022 - 07.2022
Pipefitter
Gulfspan Industrial
01.2022 - 03.2022
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
09.2021 - 12.2021
Pipefitter Helper
Gulfspan Industrial
03.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Westbrook High School