Rodolfo Ramirez

• Repaired steel pipe through media blasting, coating, and wrapping to ensure integrity and durability.
• Installed and excavated pipe by lowering in, operating bore crew, pulling poly lines, bolting up, and preventing damage during excavation.
• Inspection of pipe for corrosion and or damage prior to coating and before backfilling.
• Assist in pressure testing service lines new and reinstating (hydro, air and nitrogen)
• Tapping steel pipelines under pressure
• Locating and marking pipelines
• Executed blowdown and purging procedures for pipeline systems before loading lines.
• Maintained and updated pipeline markers along right-of-way to ensure clear identification, post markers and vents

Assisted welders in various tasks.

• Monitored and adjusted heat levels to support precise welding tasks.
• Prepared pipe, fitting and materials by cleaning, grinding, beveling and removing contaminants before welding.
• Monitored and maintained inventory of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Performed pipe handling, rigging and material movement using proper lifting techniques.

My duties for Jomax on tie-in crew were:

• Guided operator in cleaning bellholes to ensure safety compliance
• Facilitated alignment of tie-in sections for optimal installation
• Sandblasted and coated welds post-xray and inspection for quality assurance
• Conducted visual inspections of pipe and coating prior to lowering into position
• Executed backfilling of ditches and bellholes to restore site integrity

Performed various tasks as a labor hand for XCU.

• Oversaw and directed spotting activities to facilitate efficient ditch digging processes.
• Attached belt/strap on pipe to facilitate lifting and safeguard against damage.
• Developed and installed fence gaps on specified row to improve accessibility and security.
• Positioned skids to elevate pipe off ground for optimal stability.
• Strung out joints of pipe and positioned pipe in clamps for efficient welding workflow and minimized downtime.

• Operated heavy machinery for efficient road maintenance and repair.
• Executed routine inspections on public facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborated with team members to maintain landscaping and park areas, enhancing community aesthetics.
• Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for equipment usage.
• Oversaw seasonal preparation efforts, including snow removal and debris clearance, ensuring public safety during adverse conditions.
• Collaborated with other maintenance workers to complete projects efficiently and effectively.