Robert Riojas
Donna,TX
Summary
Agile boilermaker experienced in assembly, maintenance, repair, and construction of boilers and heat systems. Proficient in conducting tests to assess dimension intolerances and hydrostatic levels. Hardworking with superior technical problem-solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Bechtel
Corpus Christi, TX
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
- Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
Boilermaker
Catalyst Handling Resources
Joliet, IL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
Boilermaker
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Detroit, MI
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
Boilermaker
Ohmstead
Baytown, TX
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Reduced potential hazards on-site, enforcing strict compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Contributed to project success, delivering components that met stringent quality standards.
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed onsite logistics effectively for timely delivery of required materials and resources for successful completion of hydro testing projects.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and conducting regular safety audits.
Education
Mercedes High School
Mercedes, TXSkills
- Hand and power tools
- Component installation
- Heavy lifting
- Repair work
- Rigging
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- System Tests
- Pressure vessel construction
- Boiler equipment
- Tube installation
- Critical thinking
- Work order completion
- Industrial safety
- Mechanical Knowledge
- OSHA standards
- Physical stamina
- Flange assembly
- Pressure testing
- Valve installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Hydro testing
- Torquing
- Bolting
- Repair boilers
Timeline
Boilermaker
Bechtel
04.2024 - 06.2025
Boilermaker
Catalyst Handling Resources
12.2023 - 03.2024
Boilermaker
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
04.2023 - 09.2023
Boilermaker
Ohmstead
03.2022 - 05.2023
Mercedes High School