GABRIEL LOPEZ
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SPECIALTY PIPEFITTER
Assembly Fabrication Maintenance Repair
Dependable, hard-working pipefitter with over 12 years of experience in construction/fabrication with
a NCCER certification as a journeyman pipefitter. Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude
and a reputation for completing project work under tight timelines with high accuracy utilizing my
extensive knowledge and experience.
Summary of Qualifications
• Strong knowledge and ability to perform manual labor or mechanical operations (construction,
installation, repair, and maintenance).
• Excellent knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in the pipefitting trade.
• Profound knowledge of tools and equipment of the trade and skill in their safe use.
• Remarkable knowledge of welding techniques and equipment.
• Deep knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable building code requirements.
• Strong ability to plan and perform work involving the installation, modification and repair of new
and existing piping systems.
• Proven ability to follow instructions, specifications and blueprints.
Technical Skills
Field mapping and punch list Sketches Profile Installing spools Hydraulic Controls
Bore Drafting CAD verifying sketches Tread Cutters Safety Procedures
Computer Drafting Technology Red Line Drawings Bending Machines Tuning
Orthographic Drawings Isometric Drawings Pressure Test Torqueing
Interpreting Drawings/Blueprints Fabricating Rigging Hand/Power Tools
Testing Equipment Engineering Support
Professional Experience
JV Industrial - Pipefitter (Oct 2012 to Present)
S&B Engineering - Pipefitter (Jul 2011 to May 2012)
• Field mapping and punch list
• Blueprint reading, Detailing and Red Line
• Engineering support
Shaw Industrial - Pipefitter (Jan 2011 to Jun 2011)
• Field verification, sketching drawings to Fab on shop
• Install pipe ping and weld mapping.
• Pull pumps for serves and Witnessing of Pressure/Pneumatic test.
• Riper Exchangers and Reassemble Alkyl Reactor for conversion.
BIS TEPSCO INC. - Pipe Fabricator (Apr 2010 to Jan 2011) Pasadena, TX
• Fabricating spools and pipe skits. Cutting, grinding and rigging.
• Install pipe hangers, supports, pumps
BIS TEPSCO INC. – Pipefitter (Jan 2010 to Mar 2010) New Iberia, LA
• Filed Sketch and Redline to Fab on shop
• Running pipe to pumps, exchangers, Vessels, Reactors
• Hydro all lines and spools
ProEnergy – Pipe Fabricator (Sep 2009 to Jan 2010) Baton Rouge, LA
• Pipe Fabricating and Erecting silos
• Fabricating the piping for stainless steel Turbines
• Cutting tanks with plasma to repair
• Fabricating structural supports
Turner Industries – Pipe Fabricator (Apr 2009 to Sep 2009) Greensville, LA
• Field verification, sketching drawings, and field measurements for steam stations
• Inspects and tags out piping systems
• Installs and or removes pipe
Beacon Construction I nc . – Pipe Fabricator (May 2008 to Apr 2009) Rockdale, TX
• Field mapping and punch list
• Valve installation, Gas Arc cutting and Plasma cutting
• Blueprint reading and Detailing
T u rner I ndust ries at CHS – Pipefitter/Boilermaker (Aug 2007 to Jan 2008) Laurel, MT
• Used P&ID to find boilers and exchangers
• Field mapping and punch list
• Install steam traps and Heaters
• Field verification, sketching drawings, and field measurements
Shaw I ndustrial - Pipe Fabricator (Apr 2007 to Aug 2007) La Porte, TX
• Fabrication shop
• Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications using tools such as saws, torches, grinder, threaded mashing,
and benders.
• Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment following blueprints.
• Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications.
• Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines, and equipment following
specifications, using hand and power tools.
S&B Engineering – Pipefitte r/Fabricator (Oct 2005 to Apr 2007) New Mexico, TX
• Clean, bevel, prepare and install pipe with various fittings and weld joints
• Test pipe installation, bend pipe, and install valves
• Field mapping and punch list
• Installation new Heater, Burners, Exchangers all type and size of pipe
• Engineering support
M S I – Field Detailer/Acad D rafte r (Oct 2003 to Sep 2005) Baytown, TX
• Performed line list development.
• Profile development.
• Worked in oil rigs at hosting BP.
• Mechanical takeoffs and drawings AutoCAD 2004.
• Used P&ID to develop line list and verify prerequisites.
• Perform final field verifications for completion and submitting orders.
JE JACOBS Engineering – Pipe D rafter/Detailer (Feb 2002 to Sep 2003) LaPorte, TX
• Drawing ISO in AutoCAD 2000.
• Converted orthographic drawing in ISO metric drawing and revising P&ID’s.
• Field measurements, sketching and verifications.
Austin cont ractor – Pipe Fabricator (Mar 1999 to Jan 2002) Houston, TX
• Maintains shop and field.
• Clean, bevel, prepare and install pipe spools with various fittings and weld joints.
• Perform craft related math. Other duties as assigned.
Occupational Certifications
NCCER - Pipefitter
T.W.I.C - Transportation Workers Identification Credential
Lee College – 26 credit hours
Certificate of completion in:
• Drafting
• Pipe Fitting 1 & 2
• Decrypted geometry for engineers
• AutoCAD 1 &2
• AutoCAD ISO and P&ID drawings