Pipefitter /Pipefitter helper, mig/stick weld
Resume:
Dexter Allen
Multi- Skilled Tradesmen
South Houston, TX 77587
*************@*****.***
Im a self motivated,TEAM PLAYER that has many yrs in the Chemical Plant,Refinery,Power plant,and Shipyard.Plant maintenance required me and crew to be skilled in multiple areas.(Note:resume reflects past 5+yrs)e.g;boilermaker,pipefitter,shipfitter,with multiple yrs maching exp..Im certified by OSHA RECOGNIZED program to operate manlift and forklift. I have my OSHA10 both Marine and construction.My duties consisted of use of most hand tools,power tools,working on towers,tanks and vessels,reactors,exchangers,of all types including the associated piping the making up of flanges,valves and such by cutting,grinding,adjusting,etc to make a fit.Hydro testing all to ensure leak free.Also mechanically bolting and or tensioning of joints or flanges,as well as pipe cutting/ bevel/couter boring(using DL Rickey,Aggressive, H&S with attachments& isolation of pipe using hydraulic or mechanical plugs.40+hrs using magdrill magnetic base drill to drill out plugs,studs and all necessasary. Use of manlift (40ft-100ft)to gain access to otherwise unreachable areas.Operating forklift to move pallets of materials,equipment,pick up things from warehouse or laydown yard.I'm a firm believer that you can " GET'R DONE",without jeopardizing Safety. "Do it safe or don't do it at all!" Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Pipefitter
Saulsbury Industries - La Porte, TX
March 2019 to February 2020
Work with ALUMINUM MATERIAL which is fairly new in the Shipbuilding industry. Aluminum is gonna cost more that carbon steel,however it's lighter so there's a payload increase. "Reading prints, finding spool/material I'm gonna be working with. Pulling measurements both spool and field to find my take off. Cutting pipe(metabolic,bandsaw,torch)in preparation to make fit. Use of squares, levels, plumbing, 2hole pins, center finder, wraparound, and other specialty tools.As well as many other basic hand and power tools. Installation. Assisting rigging and fitting pipe for welder to tack/weld Shipfitter/Welder
Turbo Fab - Houston, TX
December 2017 to March 2019
Reading Drawing/Blueprints/P&ID. and doing layout of piping system. Assembly and installation using power tools, hand tools,pneumatic tools, specialty tooling, brazing, cutting, grinding, and all in preparation with a safety first attitude.
Pipefitter Helper/Technical bolter
Tradesmen International - Deer Park, TX
August 2015 to November 2016
Responsibilities: Working with Aluminum material to build hull.Cutting edge for ship industry. More costly, but higher payload because it's light, no rust. LE'TORNEAU SHIPYARD, EASTCOAST SHIP BUILDING, SOUTHWEST SHIP BUILDERS. READING BLUEPRINTS,P&IDs,pulling measurements and locating material by tag#. Prep pipe for fitting and installation.
In a Chemical Plant,Refinery and Power Plant atmospheres.Controlled bolting(torque and tensioning).Pipe cut&bevel(using clamshell,O.D. /I.D.mounted machine)gasket resurfacing,assemble,dismantle and overhaul machinery and equipment using hand and power tools.Lathes,milling machines and grinders may be required to make customized parts. Insert shims,adjust tension on nuts and bolts,or position parts,using hand tools and measuring instruments to set spec clearances between moving and stationary parts. Lay out mounting holes using measuring instruments,and drill holes with power drill. Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate,and align unit to centerline.Working compressors,generators gas,turbines etc. Accomplishments
MARINE OSHA10 FOR SHIPYARD CONTRACTS.ALUMINUM HUII building for floated off shore. I was appointed lead by Supervision.Not necessarily because I was the most experienced or skilled Millwright onsite,but because I did not have to jeopardize SAFETY to be efficient and productive. Received Site Contractors"Best JSA"award@MITSUBISHI POWER HAWK RD PLANT The most important skill I used and posess is the skill to work both efficient and productive without jepardizing safety. Some welding and brazing,in addition to acetylene cutting torch, grinding and all other tasks to include in prepping for installation. Great Blueprint reading and locating. Along with I am Manlift&Forklift certified by OSHA RECOGNIZED program,and you have to be on some sites to operate heavy equipment as such,so it worked out without having someone outside the company assist us in getting equipment,materials,etc.I was the only one with our company that had cert.on that particular job! Dexterity in hand to manual and power tools,including acetylene torch etc.Was able to free up bolts on turbine housing,when opposite shift could not,by applying a given amount of heat to bolt and working it with impact.
Boilermaker/Pipefitter helper
Team Industrial Services, Inc. - Houston, TX
February 2013 to April 2015
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive CPR training certification
• OHSA10
• 12 hour process technology class
• Basic plus, confined space, and respirator fit test
• Environmental Safety coarse
• Confident in taking on multiple tasks
• TWIC card holder
• Dot cert
• Bolting certification(Hydratight)
• Pipe cutting certifiction
• Hydrostatic testing certification
• Manlift/Forklift certification
MUNDY COMPANIES: Pasadena, TX
Celanese Bayport (16 mos. exp.) Working journeyman in all aspects of the job being performed,installation of high/low pressure piping systems and running pipe to all associated equipment, taking measurements, squaring, leveling,bending using plumbob and positioning/ prepping pipe for installation. Able to lift loads 50-100lbs.Carry, stoop, crawl, climb to get to location of equipment/material. Climb latters, stairs, and scaffolds while standing long periods of time. Knowledge of multiple gaskets (garlock, flexitallic, teflon, inconell) as well as pipe, flange, stud and bolt size. FURNACE & TUBE SERVICES: Position- Pipefitter Location:LaPorte, TX
(Shell Deer park &Bayer Baytown) 1yr exp.PF/Boilermaker with everyday duties, of demoing pipe, cutting with metabo, hacksaw, germann saw and acetaline torch. Installation of new piping and associated equipment and flanges of various size, material and ratings. Pulling and replacing valves and gaskets of various size, material and rating. Knowledge of what gasket needs to be used and where (High pressure / low pressure, steam, gas, and other products. Working in and on fireboxes, boilers, towers, exchangers, reactors, etc. Use of hand and power tooling such as come longs, pulley wenches, banana wedges, 4/8inch grinders, levels, squares, flange spreaders, pry bars, wrenches, channel locks, bevel machine, mill hogs and much more. Keeping work area clean and squared away so that it is safe of slips and trips.
ZACHARY CONSTRUCTION: Texas City, TX
(BP/Marathon TX City) 10mos exp.BM Helper/pipefitter helper. Using piwer tools such as grinders, bandsaws, pipe threading machines, magdrills. Hand toold kike level, squares, bull pins, banana wedges
and many others required ti do the job properly. reading drawings and layout accordingly. As erll as assembly and installation. Assisting journeyman with all the daily activities. Retrieving all hand and power tooling, material and additionally anything needed to perform the task. Lifting loads up 100lbs, climbing scaffolding, stairs, and ladders. Working 12+hrs on my feet. Demoing and Installing new pipe/ material. Removal and replacement of studs, bolts, and gaskets. Cutting, grinding, beveling, hydroing pipe/tubing. Changing out and bolting up pipe and valves. Doing my housekeeping as I work to insure a continuously safe work area.
TEAM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES- Houston,Tx
4yrs as a Field Services Tech/Boilermaker (multicrafted).Duties included the mechanical bolting of flanges using hydraulic wrenches,pneumatic tooling(Rad guns etc)and hand held
"clicker wrenches.Pipe cutting&bevel using various styles of clamshells(H&S,Aggressive,DL Rickey,Wachs)machines,to include counter bore attachments.Installation of isolation plugs,hydrostatic testing joints and welds,hot tapping lines that cannot be shutdown and repair/rebuilding valves etc.Many T/As & "shut downs under my belt. My first position is a "safety man",as we should all be! IN ALL DUTIES WITH ANY CONTRACTOR, FIRST DUTY IS WORKING SAFE! 305 Georgia St. Apt. D
South Houston,TX 77587
PHONE: 281-***-****
Bolting tech/Boilermaker/Valve tech
Hydratight Operations - Houston, TX
November 2011 to February 2013
Responsibilities
Pipe cutting/counter boring using clamshell cutter and attachment(DL Richey)and isolation off pipe. Ultrasonic testing,joint/flange torquing and tensioning,weld testing and many other specialty services. Accomplishments
Was able to lead other less experienced guys and teach them proper procedures in doing each job. Gain updated assessments and certifications. BE A TEAM PLAYER! Skills Used
Being a leader! Following proper procedures and demonstrating surperb production of through knowledgeable expirence.
Pipefitter Helper
Mundy Co - Houston, TX
March 2011 to October 2012
• Pipefitter helper/Shipyard Hand - Responsibilities:Installation,maintenance and repair of pumps,generators,compressors,coveyors.. Using hand tools,power tools,special tools and instruments.Overhauling machinery and equipment in shop to go back into service.Use of jacks,hoists,squares,rules,micrometers,and plumbobs and such Removal and installation of equipment and all it involves.All associated to Towers, reactors, exchangers,heaters and valves in such as to pertain to the system. Measuring and cutting with metabo,saws all,acetelyne torch,centering,leveling,drilling,punching,grinding,pushing,pulling and everything else to get the job done, SAFELY.
Skills Used
I received a reward for "Best JSA aka Job Safety Analysis. Education
Associate in Safe Rigging
MIAT College of Technology - Houston, TX
August 2016 to August 2021
Apprenticeship in "Welding"Certificate
Houston Community College - Houston, TX
February 2019 to February 2020
Apprenticeship in Safe Bolting
MIAT Institute of Technology - Houston, TX
January 2014 to May 2015
Hydraulic Bolting Cert in Mechanical bolting
Hydratight Operations - Deer Park, TX
January 2006 to August 2010
Skills
• MAGDRILL(drilling out/boring old,galled up studs,plugs,etc) (4 years)
• HOT TAPPING(Team engineered rig) (4 years)
• TENSIONING(Stud tensioning or de-tensioning using Hydratight or SPX spring loaded tension heads)
(8 years)
• TECHNICAL BOLTING(hydraulic/Controlled bolt torquing)by use of RSL/ HYDRATIGHT,SPX,HYTORQ,TITAN,and orhers. (10+ years)
• MACHINING(pipe cut&bevel,counter boring using clamshell attachment)by use of multiple different kinds of"clamshell cutter."eg;DL Rickey,H&S,Aggressive,and Wachs. (8 years)
• TOWER MECHANIC(installation/removal of trays,etc) (3 years)
• PIPELINE SKILLED TRADESMEN(upstream, midstream& downstream)for TransCanada,Keystone,& Oxy/ W.Texas,Shopfi (2 years)
• Pumps,Compressors&Generators (2 years)
• Hydrostatic testing (5 years)
• Nutspliting (4 years)
• Boiler
• Welding
• Pipe Threading
• Millwright
• Fabrication
• Climbing
• Facilities Maintenance
• Plasma Cutting
• Construction Experience
• Manufacturing
• Micrometer
• Field Service (7 years)
• Blueprint Reading (5 years)
• Technical Support (6 years)
• Troubleshooting
• Crane
Awards
"Caught being safe" CHEVRON
May 2015
Site wide recognition for working SAFE!
"SAFETY MAN AWARD"EXXONMOBIL
May 2014
Recognized by EXXONMOBIL Plant Safety during 2014 Crude T/A
"Safety first" CITGO REFINERY
January 2014
CITGO recognized and awarded several contractors for working SAFE and putting"Safety First!" Certifications and Licenses
Manlift operator cert
May 2016 to May 2019
OSHA recognized certificate to operate manlifts
Marine OSHA 10
August 2020 to Present
OSHA Certification in furthering safety
Forklift Operator
February 2016 to February 2019
OSHA recognized certification to operate forklift
DOT Certification
May 2016 to May 2019
Basic Plus
February 2018 to February 2019
Extensive safety training covering the basics plus additional safety knowledge for "on the job"awareness.Including confined space.
TWIC Card
December 2016 to December 2019
Transportation Workers Identification Credentials, clearance by TSA(government) CPR
May 2014 to May 2016
Critical Pulse Resuscitation,emergency response
Pipefitters Apprenticeship
October 2009 to January 2011
Pipe Fabrication Apprenticeship Program
Bolting Certification(Hytorc)
Present
Certification received for safe bolting practices using clicker wrench and hydraulic torque wrenches Texas Drivers License
September 2019 to Present
TDL#16125648 Exp.12/27/25
Welding
Present
Welding Certification at Houston Community College 19-20 Assessments
Construction Safety — Expert
May 2020
Using safe practices while on a construction site. Full results: Expert
Mechanical Knowledge — Highly Proficient
May 2020
Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes. Full results: Highly Proficient
Work Motivation — Highly Proficient
June 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Highly Proficient
Manufacturing: Quality Inspection — Highly Proficient July 2020
Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions. Full results: Highly Proficient
Mechanical Skills: Monitoring — Proficient
May 2020
Monitoring machine indicators to determine appropriate functioning. Full results: Proficient
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Additional Information
I consider myself to be a "SAFETY MAN" as well as a "team player" theres no "I"in "we!" Also I firmly believe one of the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement! Whether I'm in the Refinery, Chem. Plant or Shipyard maintaining a safety first attitude in each and every aspect of the job is critical.The same way I do at home with my family because SAFETY IS A WAY OF LIFE!
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