Jose Olvera
Summary
Detailed, Reliable Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks, successful at keeping employees on task and achieving quality objectives. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter Foreman
The Systems Group
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Performed complex pipefitting tasks, such as welding, cutting and threading pipes.
- Supervised a team of pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Produced high quality work, with safety and productivity being number one at all times.
- Inspected work, ensured accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explained deficiencies and take necessary corrective action.
- Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and ISO's for job.
- Knowledge/ experience about piping isometrics, and P&ID,
Pipefitter Foreman
The Systems Group
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company procedures.
- Read ISO's and P & ID
- Worked with stainless and carbon steel.
- Knowledgeable in pneumatic tests, & hydro test.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Conducted inspections of Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, Nipples, and plate tubes as per respective material specifications, codes, standards and clients specifications.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Supervised a team of pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
Pipefitter/Foreman
Billfinger
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Mentored junior team members providing guidance, support, and sharing expertise to ensure their growth within the profession successfully progressed over time.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted ISO's, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxiliary equipment to complete installations.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
Pipefitter/Foreman
Summit Industrial
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in the design of custom pipe systems tailored to meet unique specifications demanded by clients across diverse industry sectors.
- Improved overall quality of workmanship with frequent training sessions on industry standards and best practices.
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting regular inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Performed quality assurance checks regularly identifying potential issues early allowing for swift corrective action minimizing negative impacts on overall timelines.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Pipefitter/Foreman
Fucich LLC
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Contributed significantly towards maintaining a safe working environment by upholding stringent safety protocols minimizing risks associated with potential workplace hazards.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, and apply best practices.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Conducted thorough quality control checks to ensure high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Raised overall crew proficiency with ongoing skill development initiatives targeting areas identified for improvement.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Prepared and submitted reports on job progress and safety conditions to upper management.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining pipe installation processes and ensuring proper alignment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipes and related components.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
Foreman/QC Inspector
Zachry Industrial
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Made test packages
- Read ISO's, and P & ID
- Worked with stainless and carbon steel
- Knowledge in pneumatic tests, & hydro tests
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Built Packages
- Walked down packages in the field
- Perform inspection & verification of actual gasket and bolts against material prescribe in drawings
- Check defects and corrosion by performing external and internal Inspections of plant equipment piping especially related to flanges.
- Perform Identification of correct flange joints and sign off Flange Management Tags in the field.
- Dimensional inspection of Pipes.
- Knowledge / experience about Piping Isometrics, P&ID
- Inspection of Pipes, Fittings, Flanges, Valves, nipples, plate tubes as per respective materials specifications, codes, standards and client's specifications.
- Inspected and tested products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items, and performed final tests.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
Pipefitter Foreman/QC Inspector
Mid South Industrial Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2023
- Performed complex pipefitting tasks, such as welding, cutting and threading pipes.
- Supervised a team of Pipefitters to ensure safety protocols were adhered to.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Created detailed reports on job progress and materials used for each project.
- Troubleshot problems that arose during the course of the project and implemented solutions quickly and efficiently.
- Reviewed work orders regularly in order to keep track of labor hours spent on each task.
- Possessed effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Produced high quality work, with safety and productivity being number one at all times.
- Inspected work, ensured accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
- Provided feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for work according to ISO's.
- Reported any potential safety risks observed while performing inspections or overseeing installations.
- Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
- Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and ISO's for job.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents related to product design and manufacturing processes prior to inspection activities.
- Managed daily workflow of QC staff including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback as needed.
- Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
- Identified non-conforming parts or assemblies during routine inspections and communicated corrective actions needed for resolution.
- Monitored inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, components, and supplies used in production operations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Built packages
- Walked Down Packages in the field
- Perform Identification of correct flange joints and sign off Flange Management Tags in the field.
- Perform inspection & verification of actual gasket and bolts against material prescribe in drawings.
Pipefitter
Thompson
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Read ISO's and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Inspect work areas to ensure that they are clean and free from obstructions.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Responsible for layout, installation and maintenance of the piping systems.
- Entailed designing and assembling piping structures used in conveying chemicals, steam, and hot liquids.
- Ensured operations were in accordance with building codes, policies, and safety standards.
- Conducted inspection to ensure pipelines are correctly installed and running efficiently.
- Weld, solder or cement joints on pipes and pipe fittings to assemble and secure pipes.
Pipefitter
Saulsbury Industries
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Read ISO's and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Install, maintain, and repair pipes used in heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkler systems, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazard's.
- Reviewed and knew project plan a construction ISO.
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
- Offered guidance and mentoring to junior team members.
- Provided accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Education
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
05-2011
Manlift/ Boom Lift Training
OSHA 10 Certified
Forklift-lull Certified
Fall Protection Certification
Skills
- Project Planning
- Fall protection
- Job site management
- Site Inspection
- Pipe fitting
- Operation of heavy equipment
- Read Blue Prints/ ISO’s and P&IDS
- Remain Teachable
- General Labor
- Carpenter Helper
- Welding
- Iron worker
- Construction management
- Workplace Safety
- Project Leadership
- OSHA Compliance
- Daily Reporting
- Effective Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Operations supervision
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Pipefitter Foreman
The Systems Group
02.2025 - 05.2025
Pipefitter Foreman
The Systems Group
07.2024 - 02.2025
Pipefitter/Foreman
Billfinger
05.2024 - 07.2024
Pipefitter/Foreman
Summit Industrial
02.2024 - 05.2024
Pipefitter/Foreman
Fucich LLC
01.2024 - 02.2024
Foreman/QC Inspector
Zachry Industrial
12.2023 - 01.2024
Pipefitter Foreman/QC Inspector
Mid South Industrial Inc.
02.2019 - 12.2023
Pipefitter
Thompson
03.2017 - 01.2019
Pipefitter
Saulsbury Industries
06.2014 - 01.2017
Manlift/ Boom Lift Training
OSHA 10 Certified
Forklift-lull Certified
Fall Protection Certification
High School Diploma -
PSJA High School
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