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Tony Fernandez

HOUSTON,TX

Summary

To obtain a permanent position with a growing co. Self-starter with over 17 years of petro/chem and industrial high pressure system experience. Offering a strong background in inspecting and testing piping systems. Looking for a long term Quality Control position with a strong company-based organization.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

QC/QA

Elite Turnaround Services
02.2022 - 06.2025
  • 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.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of materials and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Developed and implemented inspection protocols that enhanced product quality consistency.
  • Ensured adherence to safety regulations and industry standards during all inspection processes.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

Lead Pipefitter Journeyman

Specialty Welding and Turnarounds SWAT
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining. Cut prep bevel layout pipe utilizing stands set up for welds .
  • Performed hydrostatic/air pressure testing of piping.
  • Assembled and demo out existing piping an piping components valves,fittings, boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to new job scope/plans.
  • Measure out pipe & Cut pipes with electrical hand tools precision cut an beveled to prepare pipe for welding procedures.
  • Installed Threaded piping systems and installed threaded pipe fittings, utilized a pipe threading machine with dies.

Pipefitter Foreman

Fluor Corp.
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Maintained strong quality control standards to prevent costly rework.
  • Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety.
  • Used work orders, verbal directions and technical documentation to coordinate team plans.
  • Enforced safety and client-specific policies procedures on job sites to protect workers and general public.
  • Completed site reports and team paperwork, including materials requisitions, RFIs and log books.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Oversaw 16 helpers/ apprentices, answered questions and provided feedback on work.

Pipefitter Journeyman

Turnaround Welding Services
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Read and interpret specifications,
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing prep grind bevel an clean for weld set up an weld procedure.
  • Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
  • Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
  • Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
  • Read and interpreted specifications,
  • Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
  • Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.

Boilermaker Foreman

Zachry Group
10.2013 - 02.2015
  • Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations by using blueprints and isometric, p&id prints
  • Verified pressure vessels were opened, cleaned and repaired.
  • Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client.
  • Inspected and assembled vessels and individual components, including tubes, fittings, valves, controls and auxiliary mechanisms to locate any defects.
  • Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
  • Mentored 12 helpers and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
  • Signaled to crane/support operator to lift piping, components to specific positions & locations according to drawings.

Pipefitter Journeyman

JV Industrial Companies
02.2010 - 06.2013

Responsible for new fabrication layouts of all piping systems,

  • Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
  • Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
  • Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
  • Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
  • Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milby High School
Houston, TX
07.1997

Some College (No Degree) -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Experienced with iso's p&ids 3d dimensional drawings
  • Material prepping
  • Job order prioritization
  • Piping specifications
  • Equipment testing
  • Team management
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Project organization
  • LEVEL I/II CERT
  • MS Office
  • Process improvement / sap sytems
  • Nccer plus Pipefitterr ,Nccer Boilermaker,Nccer Ironworker ,Nccer Rigger
  • Osha 10

Education and Training

other,other

Timeline

QC/QA

Elite Turnaround Services
02.2022 - 06.2025

Lead Pipefitter Journeyman

Specialty Welding and Turnarounds SWAT
01.2018 - 02.2022

Pipefitter Foreman

Fluor Corp.
12.2016 - 11.2017

Pipefitter Journeyman

Turnaround Welding Services
06.2015 - 10.2016

Boilermaker Foreman

Zachry Group
10.2013 - 02.2015

Pipefitter Journeyman

JV Industrial Companies
02.2010 - 06.2013

Some College (No Degree) -

Houston Community College

High School Diploma -

Milby High School
Tony Fernandez