Raymundo Morales
Summary
My background comes from pipefitting and have experience from the pipeline, painting, all the way to the refineries. I have proven expertise in pipe fabrication and valve installation, honed across roles at Turner Industries and others. I am NCCER certified in my respected craft. I have excelled in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong problem-solving abilities and adeptness in blueprint interpretation. Demonstrated commitment to safety and efficiency, significantly enhancing project outcomes. Team-oriented individual highly skilled in blueprint reading and operating pipefitting tools. Bilingual with English and Spanish overcoming any language barriers. Eager to learn and contribute with my fellow coworkers all while having a positive attitude!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Laborer
Primoris
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Performed repairs on gas pipelines.
- Assisted rig welders as a welder helper which included taking measurements, cutting, beveling and cleaning pipe with a grinder and a beveling machine.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Welder Helper
Paschal Welding
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Grinded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained equipment in good working order.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques.
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Painter Supervisor
RRR Painting Contractors, LLC
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
Pipeline Laborer
Primoris
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Signaled equipment operators to align machinery.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Performed repairs on gas pipelines.
- Assisted rig welders as a welder helper which included taking measurements, cutting, beveling and cleaning pipe with a grinder and a beveling machine.
- Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Pipefitter Helper
Richard Construction
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Assisted Journeymen Pipefitters with assembling piping systems based off of blueprints.
- Read and understood drawings of piping systems, gathered specific pipe needed that was on the drawing.
- Cleaned all fittings and pipe with grinder, end grinder, etc.
- Climbed towers, scaffolds, and drums to locate pipe systems.
- Replaced and installed pipes and valves of different sizes and in various positions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Boilermaker
IHTS
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Torqued each valve, flange, and connection bolt up to each desired torque value according to QC.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
- Assisted Journeymen Pipefitters with assembling piping systems based off of blueprints.
- Read and understood drawings of piping systems, gathered specific pipe needed that was on the drawing.
- Cleaned all fittings and pipe with grinder, end grinder, etc.
- Climbed towers, scaffolds, and drums to locate pipe systems.
- Replaced and installed pipes and valves of different sizes and in various positions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Journeyman Pipefitter
McDermott
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Bullring pipes and valves with chainfalls, come a longs, and appropriate rigging straps.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Wyatt Field Service
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Bullring pipes and valves with chainfalls, come a longs, and appropriate rigging straps.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner Industries
10.2024 - Current
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Bullring pipes and valves with chainfalls, come a longs, and appropriate rigging straps.
- Understood and participated in LOTO.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cesar E. Chavez Highschool
Houston, TX06-2018
Skills
- Great communication with other employers and supervision
- Aware with time management and deadlines of work completion
- Can adapt to my environment quickly with the willingness to learn from others
- Can overcome obstacles with problem solving and critical thinking
- Blueprints and specifications
- Pipe fitting
- Piping specifications
- Ventilation systems
- Pipe rigging
- Valve installation
- OSHA regulations
- Safety procedures
- Material prepping
- Pipe supports
- Pipe fabrication
- Leak detection
- Pressure testing
- Equipment installation
- Hand and power tools
- Job order prioritization
Certification
- NCCER Pipefitter Certification - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
- Pipeline OQ's NCCER
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Turner Industries
10.2024 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
Wyatt Field Service
08.2024 - 10.2024
Journeyman Pipefitter
McDermott
03.2024 - 07.2024
Pipefitter Helper
S&B Contractors And Engineers
05.2023 - 03.2024
Boilermaker
IHTS
10.2022 - 05.2023
Pipefitter Helper
Richard Construction
02.2022 - 09.2022
Pipeline Laborer
Primoris
06.2021 - 09.2021
Painter Supervisor
RRR Painting Contractors, LLC
04.2020 - 06.2021
Welder Helper
Paschal Welding
09.2019 - 03.2020
Pipeline Laborer
Primoris
01.2019 - 08.2019
- NCCER Pipefitter Certification - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
- Pipeline OQ's NCCER
High School Diploma -
Cesar E. Chavez Highschool
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