Project Management General

JUAN ANTONIO “TONY” PEREZ

Pearland, TX *****

832-***-**** *********@*****.***

U.S. ARMY VETERAN

CERTIFIED NCCER PIPEFITTER

Proficient industrial tradesman and certified Pipefitter with an extensive background of industrial craft, safety protocols, project management, and general management. Results-oriented, decisive leader with experience in dynamic environments, and developing innovative operational strategies to drive bottom-line profits. Key competencies include:

Strong Business Acumen · Industrial Craft · Highly Motivated

Leadership Strategies · Problem Solving Techniques

EXPERIENCE

NCCER Certified Pipefitter 2013 – Current

Various contractor project assignments for companies in immediate need of craft laborers.

Universal Plant Services (Houston, TX)

Lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and maintain piping, piping systems and supports, fixtures and equipment for industrial piping systems on basis of knowledge of system operation and study of building plans and working schematics. This includes carbon steel, stainless steel, and PVC systems

Direct and train pipefitter helpers to perform pipe fitter job functions

Uphold and advocate strong safety guidelines when performing job functions

Perform craft mathematical functions to adhere to specific schematics and pipe fitting measurements

Read and interpret pipe blueprints, and isometric drawings

Grind and clean pipe and fittings prior to fit-up and tacking

Make fits on pipe spools and straight run pipe at field weld locations

Erect pipe, and pipe spools using cranes, chain falls, come-alongs, air tuggers and other hoisting devices

Rig loads to be hoisted into position

Demolition of piping systems or portions of piping systems using air saws, reed cutters, band saws, etc.

Measure and cut pipe for fabrication using beveling machines, porta-band saws or other cutting devices

Remove and/or install bolted connections in piping systems

Prepare piping systems for hydrotest including installation/removal of isolation blinds for hydro or hot work requirements

Assist welders, helpers, operators, firewatch/holewatch in preparation of worksite for obtaining work permits

Assist in moving material to/from worksite and in maintaining good housekeeping practices

Fabrication of threaded piping systems and/or components, steam tracing. PVC pipe, etc.

Set-Up and operate oxy-acetylene torch for heating and cutting

Identify and discriminate cutting and welding gases

Set-up and purge stainless steel pipe

Give crane and heavy equipment hand signals

Read and interpret ISO’S

Identify and sort valves by size, type, and materials

Identify hanger components by type, kind, size, and material composition

Prepare and install fabricated pipe butt weld, socket weld, and screw pipe from orthographies

Install high pressure and high heat piping systems

Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman as needed

Pipefitter Helper/Firewatch (Contractor) 2012 - 2013

Ref-Chem (Houston, TX)

•Perform tasks to assist fitters, and welders by conveying tools, equipment, and parts to the work area, clean work area and place salvageable material in bins.

•Perform any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting activities such as moving work pieces, tools, and supplies, lift, move and hold, or clamp work piece to table, into jigs, or into position as directed, manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer, and wedges

•Grind rough edges, surplus weld, or scale, using portable grinder or air hammer.

•Clean work pieces to remove impurities

•Perform tasks of skilled craftsman under the direction of foreman

•Watch for fires and fire hazards in the workplace while work is performed

•Maintain the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit

•Keep flammable materials from ignition sources

•In the event of fire, extinguish it immediately or turn a fire alarm on

•Stop operations if any hazardous conditions occur

Scale Operator/Cashier/Non-Ferrous Kiosk Operator 2011 – 2012

Texas Port Recycling LLC (Houston, TX)

•Process non-ferrous material such as copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and insulated wire

•Assist with baling of materials and perform quality control inspection prior to sale, and shipment of materials

•Weigh-in and process public and commercial customer recyclable metals

•Cashier; process payment of metals to the public and commercial consumer

•Reconciliation of daily payment transactions

•Process payment for freight companies transporting materials sold by Texas Port Recycling

•Provide Customer Service to public and commercial customers

•Back office and administrative support

Training Coordinator 2009 – 2011

Air Liquide (Houston, TX)

•Training coordinator for 63 facility locations nationwide

•Event, and meal scheduler for training seminars and business events

•Manage reservations for training facilities and responsible for price negotiations with hosting venues for remote training sessions

•Administrator of SmartTrain software for the Large Industries division of the organization; point of contact for problem resolution, system set up, managed positions, and training requirements within the system

•Provide administrative assistance for all training events

•Purchasing; requisitions, and process purchase orders using Oracle

•Effectively and diplomatically addressed escalated issues with plant Executives regarding training schedules and coordination

•Provide Customer Service with personnel and facility management

•Maintain effective work relations with all departments

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Simon Rivera High School (Brownsville, TX)

CERTIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS

NCCER Certified Pipefitter, 2015

Army Commendation Medal & Army Achievement Medal w/cluster, 2000

Airborne Paratrooper/Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 1998 – 2000

United States Army – 3/504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (Fort Bragg, NC)

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