Saul Martinez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Seasoned Pipeline Foreman/Rig Welder with a robust background in pipeline construction and maintenance, notably with Loenbro Pipeline. Expert in welding techniques and safety management, demonstrated through successful project completions and leadership of teams exceeding 10 members. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and workforce planning, ensuring project objectives are met with precision and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Foreman/Rig Welder
Loenbro Pipeline
Three Rivers, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Pipeline maintenance, fill out time tickets for the crew, request POs, and keep track of rental equipment on site.
- Fill out coating and painting reports, and follow gas companies' specifications.
- Follow procedures and valve maintenance to pig pipelines.
- Rent equipment and tools needed to finish jobs effectively and safely.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Fabricate structural needs for gas company and read of ISO's
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies on the pipeline construction sites.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding pipeline operations and worked with appropriate personnel to resolve them quickly.
- Developed operational plans to meet project objectives while minimizing costs.
- Provided feedback on job performance reviews for all direct-report employees.
- Reviewed drawings, specifications, test results and reports to verify accuracy and completeness of work performed.
- Supervised a team of 10+ workers in the installation, inspection, repair, maintenance and testing of pipelines.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites to ensure quality assurance standards were being met.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Maintained records related to pipeline operations, including data on materials used, labor hours and equipment utilized.
- Coordinated communications between various teams involved in different stages of the project lifecycle.
- Monitored progress of work activities and provided technical guidance to crew members.
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
Skilled Laborer
Strike Construction
Three Rivers, TX
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Controlled traffic to protect work site integrity, crew safety, and general public welfare.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement or adjustment of machinery.
- Moved materials, supplies and equipment around the worksite as needed.
- Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion.
- Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
- Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
- Utilized heavy machinery such as forklifts, cranes or backhoes to move large loads safely.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites after work was completed each day.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates.
- Set up equipment to maintain worksite productivity.
- Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
- Transported materials between locations in order to complete projects on time.
- Operated power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.
- Measured, cut and bent metal pieces using hand tools or machinery.
- Welded components together with welding machine according to specifications.
- Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Filled trenches and holes using shovels and compactors to job site specifications.
- Used hand tools to spread gravel, asphalt and other materials over surfaces.
Installation Foreman
Scobert
Edinburg, TX
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Read prints to layout where to install decor and kitchen equipment for McDonalds
- Traveled to Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Laredo to job sites
- Performed post-installation inspections ensuring customer satisfaction with product and service rendered.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Monitored progress of projects and reported any issues or delays to management promptly.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Determined proper tools required for each job based on scope of work outlined by client and customer.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used during each installation process.
Rig Welder
Wilton Lure
Jal, NM
07.2018 - 10.2018
- Drive to well sites and fabricate flow lines, piping to tank batteries and to separators to begin producing product sales
- Build lateral pipelines from newly drilled sites to compressor stations
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements. 100%X-Ray
- Welded parts together on metals such as carbon steel, stainless steel and alloys.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during welding operations.
- Fabricated, assembled, and welded components for industrial rigs according to blueprints and technical specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as grinders, hammers, wrenches while performing tasks related to fabrication or repair works.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces using portable grinders and scrapers.
- Inspected finished products for defects before releasing them from production line.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Laborer
Strike Construction
Edinburg, TX
10.2012 - 06.2017
- Pipeline and Power Plant maintenance
- Travel to different areas in Texas to different job sites
- Install valves, piping and torqued to Gas Companies Specs
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted with hydro test piping of different diameters
- Performed physical activities requiring heavy lifting, walking and standing for long periods of time.
- Assisted with basic maintenance tasks such as sweeping, mopping, painting, and cleaning.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors.
- Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
- Performed regular servicing and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Tended pumps, compressors or generators to provide power or heat or move materials.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance when necessary.
- Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
Education
AWS Certification - Combo Welding
Mcallen Carrers Institute
McAllen, TX07-2012
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
Edinburg, TX06-2009
Skills
- Environmental regulations
- Permit acquisition
- Cost estimation
- Valve installation
- Hydrostatic testing
- Pressure testing
- Pipeline construction
- Welding techniques
- Leak detection
- Scheduling coordination
- Coating inspection
- Excavation safety
- Heavy equipment operation
- GPS technology
- Pressure control
- Hazard identification
- Pipeline integrity management
- Safety management
- Inspection techniques
- Documentation review
- Workforce planning
- Environmental monitoring
Certification
- TWIC
- OSHA 30
- Forklift, Man Lift, Backhoe, Skidsteer, and Excavator Certifications
- Texas Drivers License (Class C)
- H2S Awareness
- Abnormal Pipeline Operation Conditions
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pipeline Foreman/Rig Welder
Loenbro Pipeline
01.2022 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Strike Construction
07.2020 - 01.2022
Installation Foreman
Scobert
02.2019 - 07.2020
Rig Welder
Wilton Lure
07.2018 - 10.2018
Laborer
Strike Construction
10.2012 - 06.2017
AWS Certification - Combo Welding
Mcallen Carrers Institute
High School Diploma -
Edinburg North High School
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