Sampson Lavea
Pipefitter/Maintenance Mechanic
Corona,California
Summary
Diligent pipefitter with strong background in pipefitting, specializing in installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems. Successfully completed complex projects in industrial and commercial settings, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with team members to meet project deadlines.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Phillips 66
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Worked on process equipment such as exchangers, valves, pumps, heaters, cooling towers, compressors reactors, boilers, instrumentation, vessels and tanks.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Promoted a safe work environment by adhering to company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Installed new piping systems to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Contributed to overall company success by maintaining a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to delivering exceptional service on all projects undertaken.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by working with various types of pipes materials such as PVC, copper, cast iron, stainless, and carbon steel to mention a few.
- Worked as a coordinator during outages/turnaround's overseeing up to 25 contractors.
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Brinderson
02.2014 - 08.2019
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Timec
08.2009 - 02.2014
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Ohmsted Industrial Services
11.2007 - 08.2009
Education
GED -
Mt. San Antonio
Walnut, CA05-2004
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Pipefitting
- Installation and maintenance
- Pipe threading
- Hand, power, and pneumatic tools
- Blinding/De-Blinding
- Pump breakdown removal and installaion
- exchanger isolation, breakdown, transportation (via Hyster) hydro testing components and reinstallation
- pressure testin pipes, vessel and various equipment
- Torquing (hand torque, hydrolic and tensioning)
Certification
- [ABC/CMEF Advanced Rigging Certification]
- [NCCER Boiler Maker]
Languages
Samoan
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pipefitter/Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Phillips 66
01.2018 - 11.2024
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Brinderson
02.2014 - 08.2019
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Timec
08.2009 - 02.2014
Maintenance Mechanic/Boilermaker/Fitter
Ohmsted Industrial Services
11.2007 - 08.2009
- [ABC/CMEF Advanced Rigging Certification]
- [NCCER Boiler Maker]
GED -
Mt. San Antonio
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