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William Flores

Mercedes,TX

Summary

  • PIPEFITTER - PIPEFITTER LEADMAN - PIPEFITTER FOREMAN

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pipe Foreman

Bechtel
04.2024 - Current
  • Supervised pipe installation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Coordinated daily workflow of crew members, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency and productivity.
  • Mentored best practices in pipe fitting techniques.
  • Conducted regular inspections of materials and equipment to ensure readiness for project demands.
  • Communicated between field engineers and trade workers to build pipe systems to drawings and specifications.
  • Supervised layout, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of pipes.(Mostly carbon steel and stainless steel)
  • Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities, and overseeing all aspects of pipe installation projects from start to finish.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all completed work, including detailed records of materials used, labor hours logged, and any changes made during the course of the project.
  • Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Walked down piping systems prior to claiming quantities to expedite field engineer approval.
  • expedited material for piping with Bechtel from April 2024 to January 2025.

PIPE FOREMAN

BAY LTD
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • job was in Aransas Pass, Tx Modules for KZJV
  • plan coordinate and have crew execute task
  • have morning/afternoon meetings with crew
  • update progress hours burned and hours achieved
  • verify task is completed and built accordingly
  • communicate with:
    scaffold dept.
    crane dept.
    rigging dept.
    welding dept.
    pipe engineers
    hydro dept.
    paint dept.
    insulation dept.
    safety dept.
    qc dept.

to make sure that me and my crew are all in compliance in every aspect, from safety to being productive in being very well planned.

PIPE LEADMAN

J&L Welder Specialty
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • job was in Ingleside, Tx for Kiewit
  • plan task with foreman
  • report task and order material
  • verify measurements
  • install pipe onto rack using rigging and crane
  • use of hand tools to fit pipe/supports and have weld out by welder
  • hydro test pipe system with water
  • use of manlift to install pipe, valves and supports
  • bolt up flanges of all sizes from 1/2" to 60"
  • work on scaffold

PIPEFITTER

JV Industrial
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • job was in Corpus Christi, Tx at Lyondell
  • bolt up flanges using hand tools
  • use or torch to cut plate
  • use of manlift
  • rack supports/pipe using rigging and crane
  • perform installing blinds under fresh air and respiratory mask
  • work in hot and cold temperatures
  • verify field measurements
  • use of grinder, bandsaw and sawzall

Pipefitter Leadman

TIC
07.2020 - 09.2021
  • Job is in Gregory, Texas with Exxon
  • Experience with stainless, carbon, chrome pipe
  • Knowledge on big bore small bore fitting
  • Verify and set pipe on proper elevation
  • Transition fittings to make proper fit on big bore pipe when needed
  • Use of hi low gauge
  • Lie out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts
  • Basic rigging use of come along, chainfalls, wire chokers, shackles, and nylon straps
  • Use of crane
  • Weld pad I's where needed to bullrig pipe onto location
  • Use of hand tools and power tools
  • Bandsaw, end grinder, angle grinder, sawzall
  • Use beveling machine for various sizes of pipe to be cut to length
  • Use of tape measure to verify measurements out in field
  • Test piping systems hydro and pneumatic with proper psi
  • Bolt up valves and flanges
  • Use of torque wrenches to apply proper values and sequence to tighten bolts
  • Verify proper material from iso bill of material to be used to assemble system
  • Use of rigging to install pipe/supports/valves
  • Use of manlifts and scissor lifts where needed up to 80' for lifts
  • Work on scaffolds climb on pipe rack to lay out where pipe is going to be racked.
  • Communicate with foreman on task needing to complete or worked on
  • Communicate with welder to have proper gap and hi low on fits to avoid any bust on weld or improper fits
  • Avoid cross contamination from carbon, stainless, and chrome
  • Oxygen and acetylene cutting with torch to cut plates for supports or pipe

PIPEFITTER

BAY
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Job was in Corpus Christi, Texas Valero
  • Use of hand tools and power tools
  • Bandsaw, end grinder, angle grinder, sawzall
  • Use of tape measure to verify measurements out in field
  • Fit and weld pipe/supports
  • Bolt up valves and flanges using torque wrench
  • Verify proper material from iso bill of material to be used to assemble system.

PIPEFITTER

TURNER
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Job was in Ingleside, Texas Flint Hills Resources Tank Farm
  • Use of breathing air to pull skillet blinds from flanges and install new gaskets
  • Use of hand tools and power tools to take measurements
  • Fit and weld pipe/supports
  • Bolt up valves and flanges.

PIPEFITTER

BAY
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Job was in Gregory, Texas for Exxon
  • Work on underground pipe
  • Set manholes and lift stations in excavations
  • Worked on pic pipe 3/4" to 3"
  • Use of hand tools and power tools
  • Bandsaw, end grinder, angle grinder, sawzall
  • Use of tape measure to verify measurements out in field
  • Fit and weld pipe/supports
  • Bolt up valves and flanges using torque wrench
  • Verify proper material from iso bill of material to be used to assemble system.

PIPE FOREMAN

BECHTEL
09.2016 - 10.2018
  • Job was in Gregory, Texas for Cheniere
  • Plan task for crew
  • Report man hours daily
  • Have meetings with crew, general foreman, and superintendent
  • Put in scaffold reqs, manlift reqs, crane reqs, plan 3 week look ahead
  • Communicate with qc and pipe engineers
  • Knowledge on big bore small bore fitting
  • Verify and set pipe on proper elevation
  • Transition fittings to make proper fit on big bore pipe when needed
  • Use of hi low gauge
  • Lie out, position, align, and fit together fabricated parts
  • Basic rigging use of come along, chainfalls, wire chokers, shackles, nylon straps
  • Weld pad I's where needed to bullrig pipe
  • Use of hand tools and power tools
  • Bandsaw, end grinder, angle grinder, sawzall
  • Use beveling machine for various sizes of pipe to be cut to length
  • Use of tape measure to verify measurements out in field
  • Test piping systems hydro and pneumatic with proper psi
  • Bolt up valves and flanges
  • Use of torque wrenches to apply proper values and sequence to tighten bolts
  • Verify proper material from iso bill of material to be used to assemble system
  • Use of rigging to install pipe/supports/valves
  • Use of manlifts and scissor lifts where needed up to 80' for lifts
  • Work on scaffolds climb on pipe rack to lay out where pipe is going to be racked
  • Communicate with foreman on task needing to complete or worked on
  • Communicate with welder to have proper gap and hi low on fits to avoid any bust on weld or improper fits
  • Avoid cross contamination from carbon, stainless, and chrome
  • Oxygen and acetylene cutting with torch to cut plates for supports or pipe.

PIPE LEADMAN

CB&I
07.2015 - 09.2016
  • Job was in Ingleside, Texas for Oxychem/Ethylene
  • Plan out work with foreman
  • Order material from pipe engineer
  • Send out rod reqs
  • Scaffold reqs
  • Report man hours to foreman
  • Hold meetings with crew
  • Participate in writing jsa's
  • Assist co-workers in verifying correct materials needed.

Pipefitter

H&S Constructors
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • job was in Corpus Christi, Tx Valero New Crude Unit
  • pull measurements to fabricate pipe and supports
  • assist riggers to install pipe onto rack
  • use of beveling machine to cut pipe to length
  • use of chainfalls and comealongs to fit pipe
  • hydro and pneumatic test on pipe and valves
  • bolt up valve and flanges
  • Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.

Pipefitter

REPCON
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • job was in Corpus Christi, Tx Maint. Flinthills East/West
  • Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding.
  • use of power tools such as bandsaw, grinder, sawzall to cut and fit pipe/supports
  • perform maintenance duties through out the plant
  • use of breathing air gear to break flanges and install blinds
  • use of crane to erect pipe and supports
  • work under LOTO to effectively restore pipe systems
  • work on scaffold and vessels to install and remove psv valves
  • field verify measurements for pipe fabrication

Pipefitter

H&S Constructors
02.2009 - 12.2011
  • job was in Three Rivers, Tx Valero East/West
  • use of scissorlift to install hanger supports
  • use of handtools to modify supports
  • perform inventory of material
  • use of rigging to bullrig pipe onto cordinate
  • work on scaffold
  • use of chemical suit to remove and install blinds
  • use of torch to cut steel plate for shim supports
  • torque flanges using torque wrench
  • demo old pipe and install new spools

Education

G.E.D -

DEL MAR
11.2010

Skills

  • Big Bore knowledge and fitting
  • Small Bore fitting
  • Bull rigging
  • Torch cutting
  • Manlift operator
  • Scissor lift operator
  • Iso / Bill of material knowledge
  • Field verify measurements
  • Pump/compressor alignment
  • Material inventory
  • Able to lift 50lbs
  • Work on scaffold-heights
  • Environment adaptation
  • Torque wrench knowledge
  • Hydrotest/Pneumatic test
  • Bandsaw
  • Grinder
  • Metabo cutting
  • Pencil grinder
  • Problem solver
  • Management Skills
  • Creativity
  • Negotiation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership

Certification

  • N.C.C.E.R-9404982, 07/2012
  • TWIC, exp: Dec 31 2027

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Pipe Foreman

Bechtel
04.2024 - Current

PIPE FOREMAN

BAY LTD
02.2023 - 03.2024

PIPE LEADMAN

J&L Welder Specialty
06.2022 - 03.2023

PIPEFITTER

JV Industrial
03.2022 - 05.2022

Pipefitter Leadman

TIC
07.2020 - 09.2021

PIPEFITTER

BAY
10.2019 - 06.2020

PIPEFITTER

TURNER
06.2019 - 10.2019

PIPEFITTER

BAY
10.2018 - 05.2019

PIPE FOREMAN

BECHTEL
09.2016 - 10.2018

PIPE LEADMAN

CB&I
07.2015 - 09.2016

Pipefitter

H&S Constructors
08.2014 - 07.2015

Pipefitter

REPCON
07.2012 - 08.2014

Pipefitter

H&S Constructors
02.2009 - 12.2011

G.E.D -

DEL MAR
William Flores