Ramon Gonzalez
Weslaco,TX
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Pipefitter/Industrial mechanic with 10 years industrial experience with strong ability in all installations, removals and fabrications of heavy industrial material and components. Offering expertise in pipe fabrications, modifications, bolt ups, flange assemblies and heavy equipment installations and heavy equipment tool diagnosis. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Journeyman
Performance Contractors
Port La Vaca, TX
04.2018 - 04.2024
- Assembled, installed and maintained piping systems in accordance with specifications and codes.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and related items according to skhes or blueprints.
- Installed valves, pumps, pressure gauges and other components of piping systems.
- Cut and beveled pipe using cutting torch, saws, threaders, reamers and other tools.
- Performed hydrostatic tests on welded joints for leak detection.
- Inspected completed installations for conformance to standards and specifications.
- Troubleshot problems in process piping systems and took corrective action as needed.
- Removed old pipes from existing installation sites prior to new installation work.
- Aligned pipes during installation ensuring proper fit up between sections of pipe.
- Checked alignment of components during assembly operations to ensure accuracy.
- Cleaned debris from worksite after completion of job duties.
- Trained apprentices in safe operation of tools and equipment used for pipefitting jobs.
- Assisted supervisors in developing plans for new installations based on client requirements.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs.
- Mounted casings of water tube boilers and attached davit heads, burners and furnace casing to fire tube boilers.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
Boilermaker Foreman
Elite Turnaround Specialists
Odessa, TX
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Assigned tasks to Boilermaker crew members and monitored their performance.
- Provided technical guidance to Boilermakers on welding, cutting, and fitting of materials.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while completing jobs.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Coordinated with other trades to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Maintained records of daily job progress and material usage.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment for Boilermaker projects.
- Developed repair plans for damaged or worn out boiler components.
- Supervised installation of new boilers and related equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired and maintained high-pressure steam lines, tanks, vessels, pumps, valves.
- Performed maintenance on existing boilers as needed in order to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot problems with boiler systems in order to identify root causes of issues.
- Scheduled regular inspections on boilers in order to maintain proper operation.
- Performed welding repairs as required by the project scope.
- Trained apprentices in safe work practices when working with boilers.
- Created detailed reports outlining job progress and any issues encountered during completion.
- Reviewed blueprints and engineering documents prior to beginning jobs.
- Enforced OSHA regulations within the workplace at all times.
- Investigated potential hazards associated with specific jobs before beginning them.
- Resolved conflicts between workers or contractors in a professional manner.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
- Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
Boilermaker Mechanic
REPCON
Corpus Christi, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Read blueprints or technical drawings related to boiler installations.
- Recorded daily logs detailing all maintenance activities performed on each boiler unit.
- Repaired and replaced boiler components, such as tubes, pumps, valves, gauges, and safety devices.
- Maintained and operated boilers to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed routine maintenance on boilers according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal parts according to blueprints or diagrams.
- Cleaned and maintained tools used for boiler repair work.
- Installed new boilers in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers and pliers to complete repairs on boilers.
- Replaced defective valves or gaskets on high-pressure steam lines.
- Fabricated replacement parts needed during repairs using metalworking machines.
- Assisted other tradespeople in completing their tasks related to the installation of new boilers.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels and tanks on pallets.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships and dimensions of parts.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes and cleaning solvents.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate defects.
- Installed manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers.
Refinery Turnaround/Shutdown Contractor
Sulzer Chemtech
San Francisco, CA
02.2015 - 04.2024
- Experienced in all types of refinery maintenance procedures.
- Remove and replaced all mechanical equipment during scheduled turnarounds and shutdowns.
- Experience in functions of valves, reactors, exchangers, fin fans, towers and all other refinery related equipment.
- 10 years experience in removing, repairing and installing industiral equipment
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure accurate project execution.
- Identified potential issues or risks that could impact the successful completion of projects.
- Managed subcontractors throughout the duration of each project, ensuring tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with suppliers to procure necessary materials for projects within budget constraints.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure quality control standards were being met throughout the project life cycle.
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Provided guidance and training to new team members as needed in order to meet performance goals.
Torque and Tensioning
Petrochem Field Services
Port Arthur , TX
04.2014 - 05.2023
- High pressure torquing and tensioning on all mechanical components.
- Use of RAD guns, In-lines, slim lines, torque wrenches, and tensioners.
- Knowledged in reading PSI charts to indentify correct torque pressures for different types of equipments.
- Experience in torquing manways, small and big flanges, valves, reactor heads, fin fans and exchangers to correct specified pressures.
- Good communication skills when speaking to quality control QC upon completion of job.
- Experience in selling completed mechanical packages and completing all procedures required.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Inspected machinery for wear and tear to diagnose faults.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts using hand tools such as spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Tested assembled equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Carried out routine maintenance activities on production lines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of broken parts.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials according to engineering instructions.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during work activities.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on machinery for future reference purposes.
- Made sure that mechanical parts were properly fit and assembled while observing tight project deadlines.
- Assembled and disassembled mechanical components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
Weslaco, TX05-2014
Skills
- Valve functions
- Heavy machinery and tool functions
- Installations and removal of valves, flanges, pressure vessel components, heat exchanger components, reactors and fin fans
- Experience in crane and rigging procedures and signals
- Experience in torquing and tensioning using Rad guns, torque wrenches, In-lines and tensioners
- Knowlege in converting and reading PSI to lbs charts for proper torquing pressures
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Steam System Maintenance
- Pump Installation
- Pressure Testing Procedures
- Pneumatic Systems Expertise
- Chemical Piping Systems
- Equipment Alignment
- Pipe Welding Techniques
- Heat Exchanger Maintenance
- Brazing Procedures
- Pipe Cutting Methods
- Gas Line Installation
- Threaded Connections
- Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
- Industrial pipefitting
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Flange Assembly
- Leak Detection Techniques
- Maintenance and repair
- Welding
- Piping specifications
- Safety Procedures
- Material prepping
- Pipe welding
- Materials Ordering
- Material Cutting
- Worksite safety
- Hand and power tools
- Pressure testing
- Pipefitting
- Pipe cutting
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Job order prioritization
- Equipment testing
- Cutting and threading
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Basic math aptitude
- Equipment Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- OSHA Compliance
- Excellent Communication
- Quality Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Hardworking and responsible craftsman
- Prioritizes safety at workplace
- Good leadership skills
- Very organized overall person
- Works and communicates well with others
- Excercises daily to stay fit and healthy
- Respected family man
Accomplishments
- 10 years experience in the industrial field
- Pipefitting and industrial mechanical boilermaker
- 100+ completed and successful job sites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boilermaker Foreman
Elite Turnaround Specialists
03.2022 - 10.2023
Boilermaker Mechanic
REPCON
09.2019 - Current
Pipefitter Journeyman
Performance Contractors
04.2018 - 04.2024
Refinery Turnaround/Shutdown Contractor
Sulzer Chemtech
02.2015 - 04.2024
Torque and Tensioning
Petrochem Field Services
04.2014 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Weslaco High School
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