Patrick Lopez
136 West County Rd 303,TX
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing pipeline safety and efficiency at Texas Energy Fabrication, leveraging expertise in heavy equipment operation and problem-solving. Demonstrated adaptability and construction site safety knowledge, leading to significant project successes. Excelled in blueprint reading and time management, ensuring projects met stringent standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydro Tester
Texas Energy Fabrication
Mathis, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Test and build equipment vessels for assembly line in the oil field.
- Hydro test vessels and pig launchers along with skids
- Bring vessels to code
- Operate heavy machinery and power tools
- Pipefitting
- Calculated measurements daily for pipefitting
- Improved pipeline safety by conducting thorough hydrostatic tests on a regular basis.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
Apprentice Plumber
Drain King Sewer & Drain
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Maintained clean workspaces during all phases of projects, upholding company image while promoting a culture of professionalism within the team.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Operate tablet for invoices and work orders.
- Run estimates.
- Run hydro test and run smoke test.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
Installer Fabricator
Granite Fabricator
Orange Grove, TX
08.2010 - 02.2022
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed complete systems at new residential and business construction sites.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary supplies were on hand for each project without excess waste or stockpiling materials.
- Assisted with system design and layout to optimize installations and continuous performance.
- Trained new installers on best practices and company procedures, fostering a collaborative learning environment that strengthened overall team performance.
- Troubleshot complex installation issues, leveraging problem-solving skills to devise effective solutions promptly.
- Provided detailed documentation of completed work for accurate recordkeeping purposes, facilitating future maintenance or repairs as needed.
- Used appropriate PPE to reduce risks when working with electrical and communications systems.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
W.B Ray High School
Corpus Christi, TX06.2008
Skills
- Construction site safety
- Blueprint reading
- Heavy equipment operation
- Carpentry and framing
- Construction materials knowledge
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Professional Skills
Equipment Operation
- Proficient in operating machinery, forklifts, skytrack telehandlers, trenchers and backhoes.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed production goals
- Safely executed on equipment operation without any accidents or incidents.
Concrete Installation and Finishing
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating, and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar ro reinforce. concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
Team Collaboration and Communication
- Effective communication skills demonstrated through daily briefings and progress updates with team members and supervisors.
- Resolved on-site challenges, contributing to an increase in project efficiency.
- Received positive feedback from team members for a collaborative approach, enhancing overall project cohesion.
Timeline
Hydro Tester
Texas Energy Fabrication
09.2023 - Current
Apprentice Plumber
Drain King Sewer & Drain
02.2022 - 09.2023
Installer Fabricator
Granite Fabricator
08.2010 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
W.B Ray High School