Xavier Daniels
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Pipefitter with extensive experience in different types of Construction, excelling in pipe fabrication and installation. Proven ability to read Isometrics and ensure safety compliance while effectively communicating with team members. Recognized for problem-solving skills, handwork, and consistency in my work. Committed to delivering high-quality results in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
Port Arthur, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Installed and maintained piping systems in accordance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve complex piping issues on-site.
- Ensured compliance with industry codes, regulations, and safety protocols during installation processes.
- Trained junior pipefitters on best practices for installation and safety procedures, fostering skill development.
- Worked along side Engineering and Quality control to ensure Customer Satisfaction
- Completed complex projects on time through efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Worked with team members to conduct pressure testing, hydrostatics testing utilizing lock out tag out procedures.
Pipefitter
TIC
Orange, TX
04.2023 - 09.2025
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel pipe/ Carbon pipe
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining systems.
- Read Isometrics and diagrams to determine the type of procedure and tools needed.
- Rigging pipe for the installation of spools to be welded or bolted up, as well as bull rigging to position pipe with in a rack or area of tie-in.
- Conducting RFI's and completing them with in the customers expectations and Guidelines.
- Hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, and pre-commissioning of pipe to be sold to the customer.
- Torquing and verifying bolt ups for the inspection of Quality control.
- Installation of category D piping.
Pipefitter
S & B Plant Services
Nederland, Texas
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Worked along side Welders to fabricate spool, flanges, socket welds, saddles, supports etc..
- rigged/ bull rigged various piping to be installed and welded
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading according to isometrics specifications.
- Handled responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Performed hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing on systems.
- Worked along side operations for the pre-commissioning of lines.
- Use of JLG's, Forklifts, and cranes for the installment of piping.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to design specifications and codes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Summer Creek High School
Houston, TX05-2019
No Degree - Petroleum Engineering
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Odessa, TXSkills
- Pipe fabrication
- Pipe installation
- Working along side Engineers and Quality Control
- Commission and Pre-commissioning
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Customer compliance
- Rigging
- Isometric reading
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Safety compliance
- Cutting and threading
- Pump installation
- Pipe supports
Accomplishments
- Completion and commissioning of OCI's Ammonia Tank Farm in Beaumont Texas
- Recognized at Port Arthur LNG, for having little to zero incidents, and excelling in production in completion of the First Train over a course of a year since Ground breaking
- First Train at Port Arthur LNG to successfully introduce natural gas
- Completion and commission of packages and Systems for Kiewit while working with TIC
- Actively working on obtaining my NCCER in pipefitting
Certification
- OSHA 10 & 30 Certification,
- NCCER Certified in Cathodic Protection
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Pipefitter
Bechtel
10.2025 - Current
Pipefitter
TIC
04.2023 - 09.2025
Pipefitter
S & B Plant Services
02.2021 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Summer Creek High School
No Degree - Petroleum Engineering
The University of Texas Permian Basin