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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
02.2024 - 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
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • 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
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • 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
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • 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
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • 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
08.2020 - 07.2021

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
04.2020 - 05.2020

Pipe layer

Pipefitter

Mohawk Field Service, Inc.
Tulsa, OK
01.2020 - 03.2020

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

Pipefitter

Ashton Company Inc.
Tucson, AZ
09.2019 - 01.2020

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

Pipefitter

Crossfire LLC
Midland, TX
03.2019 - 09.2019

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

Pipefitter

Lpr Construction Co
Loveland, CO
01.2019 - 03.2019

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

Pipefitter

Wood Group USA, Inc
Greeley, CO
11.2018 - 01.2019

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
02.2024 - Current

Foreman

IPS
08.2023 - 02.2024

Pipefitter

PSS
03.2023 - 08.2023

Pipefitter/Quality Control Inspector

Excel Group
03.2022 - 03.2023

Pipefitter Foreman

Great Basin Industrial
07.2021 - 03.2022

Pipefitter

Cortez Inc.
08.2020 - 07.2021

Pipefitter

Walsh Group
04.2020 - 05.2020

Pipefitter

Mohawk Field Service, Inc.
01.2020 - 03.2020

Pipefitter

Ashton Company Inc.
09.2019 - 01.2020

Pipefitter

Crossfire LLC
03.2019 - 09.2019

Pipefitter

Lpr Construction Co
01.2019 - 03.2019

Pipefitter

Wood Group USA, Inc
11.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Thoreau High School

Certificate -

Rocky Mountain Welding
Aaron Tapaha