Richard Silva
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced pipefitter with over 5 years of experience in the industry.
Skilled in carbon and stainless steel pipe fabrication, reading isometric drawings and P&ID'S, installing and repairing pipes, and ensuring proper functionality of piping systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Looking to utilize my skills and experience in a challenging and rewarding position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
STARCON
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Fitting aluminum and stainless steel pipe in confined spaces
- All pipe fitted up with backing ring (No purging)
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
Pipefitter
SWAT
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Demo and reinstalling of pipes for heaters
- Hydrotesting all pipe once all welds were complete
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
Pipefitter
SWS
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Demo and reinstalling of tubes for boilers
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
Pipefitter
SWAT
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Demo and reinstalling of pipes for heaters
- Layouts for nozzles on tanks
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
Pipefitter
Cajun Industries LLC
12.2022 - 05.2023
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Managed movement or marends ang eguipment to direrenT oo sires
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Industrial Services
10.2022 - 12.2022
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industries
09.2022 - 10.2022
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Industrial Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Petrochem Field Services
02.2022 - 04.2022
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
Pipefitter
Integrated Service Company
05.2021 - 01.2022
- 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
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Used valve keys and wrenches to turn valves and shut off water from pipe sections.
Structural Fitter
Rigid Global Components
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Inserted plates and structural components using crane with [5-20]-ton capability
- Read and understood drawings and manuals
- Supported welding activities by tacking clips and brackets into place
- Used fabrication knowledge to build new components and supports for structures
- Drilled and tapped holes for installation of studs
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blanson Career & Technical High School
Houston, TXSkills
- Able to read isometric drawings and P & ID's
- Job Order Prioritization
- Materials Selection
- Worksite Safety
- Material Cutting
- Pipefitting
- Piping Specifications
- Installation and maintenance
- Pressure testing
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Piping specifications
- Pipe threading
- Flange Assembly
- Threaded Pipe Fabrication
- Material prepping
- Piping installation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pipefitter
STARCON
04.2024 - 08.2024
Pipefitter
SWAT
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pipefitter
SWS
11.2023 - 01.2024
Pipefitter
SWAT
09.2023 - 11.2023
Pipefitter
Cajun Industries LLC
12.2022 - 05.2023
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Industrial Services
10.2022 - 12.2022
Pipefitter
Brown & Root Industries
09.2022 - 10.2022
Pipefitter
Bilfinger Industrial Services
04.2022 - 08.2022
Pipefitter
Petrochem Field Services
02.2022 - 04.2022
Pipefitter
Integrated Service Company
05.2021 - 01.2022
Structural Fitter
Rigid Global Components
05.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Blanson Career & Technical High School
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