Ricardo Rios
Brazoria
Summary
Dedicated Pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 13 years. Skilled Pipefitter with experience in assembling and installing pipes, boilers and other large industrial equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair emergency issues. Works well both independently and as part of team. Forward-thinking individual with commercial and industrial boiler experience. Offering more than 13 years of inspecting and testing piping systems. Known for accuracy and efficient work. Bilingual Pipefitter with supervisory experience and background in ship maintenance. Eager to apply pipefitting and repair skills to augment employer's services and market share.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
TIC Industrial
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
- Supervised team of installers to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- according to pipe support drawings. Modify pipe to redline drawings, work with prints, build pipe spoolsto match, gather parts/fi_ngs/ valves to P&ID’S and ISOs worked with carbon, duplex and stainless pipe.1/2” schedule 10 through 20”. Pull measurements/ field verify dimensions using tape measure andlasers.Both pipe and structural fi_ng. Do all punch list items, walk down lines before selling to client, verifying
Pipefitter
Cloudh Industrial
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Pipefitter
S&B Industries
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Managed efficient teams of up to Number employees.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Pipefitter Foreman
Austin Industries
08.2018 - 03.2020
- installing pipe
- hanger and bolting up Pipe Spools and Valves according to isos and P&ID’s
- walked down packages to verify all pipes
- Fitting pipe from 3/4” to 48” installing pipe in pipe rack on coordinates
- Was in Charge of a Crew of 8 my duties was to have daily Toolbox meetings,Plan work forthe my crew walk down daily assignments, plan the work for the week to meet deadlines, walkdown packages with Engineers,Client, and QC to sale off Package
Pipefitter Journeyman
Performance Industrial
02.2011 - 06.2018
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Education
Alvin High School
Alvin, TXSkills
- Pipe System Maintenance
- Safe Work Practices
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Cutting
- Heavy Labor
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Safety Techniques
- Hand and Power Tools
- Pipefitting
- Worksite Safety
- Job Site Evaluation
Certification
- NCCER
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
TIC Industrial
11.2023 - Current
Pipefitter
Cloudh Industrial
10.2022 - 11.2023
Pipefitter
S&B Industries
07.2021 - 09.2022
Pipefitter Foreman
Billfinger Westcon
03.2020 - 05.2021
Pipefitter Foreman
Austin Industries
08.2018 - 03.2020
Pipefitter Journeyman
Performance Industrial
02.2011 - 06.2018
Alvin High School
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