Jose Carranza
Corpus Christi, TX 78415-2325
Phone: 956-***-****
Email: **************.***@*****.***
Objective
To earn a job as a pipefitter which nurtures my individual growth that leads to job satisfaction and self development thus helping me achieve personal and organizational goals.
Abilities
Eleven years experience as a Pipefitter with various companies in the oil filled industry.
Employment History
03/2022 - 12/2022 Pipefitter Foreman, Structural Fitter Leadman, and Demolitionist
Performance Contractors Inc., Corpus Christi, TX
Manage fellow employees to ensure that everyone is doing their work properly following OSHA rules and completing their assigned task properly and with quality to satisfy the clients.
05/2021 - 11/2021 Journeyman Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Thompson construction group, Sumter, SC
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints.Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or methods.Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
07/2019 - 03/2020 Pipefitter, Pipefitters andSteamfitters
Bay Limited, Corpus Christi, TX
Lay out, assemble, install, or maintain pipes systems, pipe supports, or related hydraulic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
04/0219 - 06/2019 Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Ready Flow System, Corpus Christi, TX
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipes threaders, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
03/2018 - 03/2019 Structural Fitter/Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
J & L Specialty Welders, Corpus Christi, TX
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
10/2017 - 11/2017 Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Elite Turnaround Specialist, Houston, TX
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
01/2017 - 07/2017 Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Turner Industries Group LLC, Corpus Christi, TX
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints. Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading. Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
04/2016 - 08/2016 Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Turner Industries Group LLC, Corpus Christi, TX
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
08/2013 - 11/2013 Structural Fitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Miken Construction, Manteno, IL
Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required. Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels. Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors. Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members. Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place. Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them or use rope to guide them into position. Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place. Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment. Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
01/2013 - 06/2013 Structural Fitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Southland Energy Services LLC, Corpus Christi, TX
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes. Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jack, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers. Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
08/2012 - 12/2012 Welder, Welders, Cutters, and Welderfitters
Mcon Construction, Chicago, IL
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices. Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications. Assemble, align, and clamp workpieces into holding fixtures to bond, heat-treat, or solder fabricated metal components. Set up, operate, or tend welding machines that join or bond components to fabricate metal products or assemblies. Lay out, fit or connect parts to be bonded, calculation production measurements as necessary.
06/2012 - 07/2012 Pipefitter, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
Express Services Inc, Billig, MT
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders. Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, or related equipment, according to blueprints. Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
Education and Training
HVAC
Associate’s Degree
Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, TX
High School Diploma
Santa Maria High School, Santa Maria, TX