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Aaron Tapaha

Prewitt,NM

Summary

Pipefitter seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter/Quality Control Inspector

Excel
Phoenix , AZ
2024.02 - Current
  • Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
  • Test plumbing systems for leaks using air pressure gauges or other testing devices.
  • Make sure the welds are up to code.
  • Identify problems with existing installations by inspecting pipes visually or through use of x-ray machines.
  • Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.

Foreman

IPS
Phoenix , AZ
2023.08 - 2024.02
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
  • Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Scheduled staff shifts based on project needs and availability.

Pipefitter

PSS
Gonzales , LA
2023.03 - 2023.08
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.

Pipefitter/Quality Control Inspector

Excel Group
Gonzales , LA
2022.03 - 2023.03
  • Examined products and materials for defects or deviations to remove or discard non-conforming items.
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.

Pipefitter Foreman

Great Basin Industrial
Artesia , NM
2021.07 - 2022.03
  • Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
  • Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
  • Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.
  • Inspected worksites to detect obstructions and adjust installation plans.
  • Completed site reports, materials requisitions, RFIs and log books.
  • Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.

Pipefitter

Cortez Inc.
Phoenix , AZ
2020.08 - 2021.07

Run drain lines, steam lines

Set pumps and mechanicals

  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.

Pipefitter

Walsh Group
Bloomfield , NM
2020.04 - 2020.05

Pipe layer

Pipefitter

Mohawk Field Service, Inc.
Tulsa , OK
2020.01 - 2020.03

Pipefitting, Staging pipes, Installing pipes, Rigging pipes, Grinding, Torching, Bolting up

Pipefitter

Ashton Company Inc.
Tucson , AZ
2019.09 - 2020.01

Pipefitting, Staging pipes, Installing pipes, Rigging pipes, Grinding, Torching, Bolting up

Pipefitter

Crossfire LLC
Midland , TX
2019.03 - 2019.09

Pipefitting, Staging pipes, Installing pipes, Rigging pipes, Grinding, Torching, Bolting up

Pipefitter

Lpr Construction Co
Loveland , CO
2019.01 - 2019.03

Pipefitting, Staging pipes, Installing pipes, Rigging pipes, Grinding, Torching, Bolting up

Pipefitter

Wood Group USA, Inc
Greeley , CO
2018.11 - 2019.01

Pipefitting, Staging pipes, Installing pipes, Rigging pipes, Grinding, Torching, Bolting up

Education

High School Diploma -

Thoreau High School
Thoreau, NM
05.1992

Certificate -

Rocky Mountain Welding
Albuquerque, NM
05.2009

Skills

  • Following directions
  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • Equipment testing
  • Job order prioritization
  • Hydraulics
  • Basic math
  • Team building
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning
  • Work ethic
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Pipefitter/Quality Control Inspector

Excel
2024.02 - Current

Foreman

IPS
2023.08 - 2024.02

Pipefitter

PSS
2023.03 - 2023.08

Pipefitter/Quality Control Inspector

Excel Group
2022.03 - 2023.03

Pipefitter Foreman

Great Basin Industrial
2021.07 - 2022.03

Pipefitter

Cortez Inc.
2020.08 - 2021.07

Pipefitter

Walsh Group
2020.04 - 2020.05

Pipefitter

Mohawk Field Service, Inc.
2020.01 - 2020.03

Pipefitter

Ashton Company Inc.
2019.09 - 2020.01

Pipefitter

Crossfire LLC
2019.03 - 2019.09

Pipefitter

Lpr Construction Co
2019.01 - 2019.03

Pipefitter

Wood Group USA, Inc
2018.11 - 2019.01

High School Diploma -

Thoreau High School

Certificate -

Rocky Mountain Welding
Aaron Tapaha