Nathai Buggage
Houston
Summary
Skilled ironworker and pipefitter with expertise in blueprint reading and steel component alignments. Proven ability to maneuver and position support structures effectively, contributing to successful project outcomes and adherence to safety standards. Great safety values with top notch with efficiency in production.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Class B Journeyman Ironworker
NexGen Construction
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Maneuvered and positioned support structures before and after pouring concrete, often manipulating iron by cutting, welding, or bending.
- Determined size, shape, placement, and material of supports based on blueprints and structural standards.
Pipefitter Helper
NexGen Construction
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
Logistics Laborer
Performance Contractors
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Education
Process Technology
Lone Star College
Houston, TX06-2026
Skills
- Hand tools proficiency
- Beam installation
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Steel component alignments
- Metal decking installation
- Prefabricated steel unloading
- Column connecting
- Job site preparation
- OSHA compliance
- Parts fabrication
- Rigging preparation
- Blueprint reading
Accomplishments
Valued team member in the completion of three separate projects.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Class B Journeyman Ironworker
NexGen Construction
01.2026 - 03.2026
Pipefitter Helper
NexGen Construction
05.2024 - 12.2025
Logistics Laborer
Performance Contractors
06.2021 - 10.2023
Process Technology
Lone Star College