Albert Palacio
Bakersfield
Summary
Experienced Pipefitter Foreman with 29yrs in the trade bringing proven expertise in understanding technical documentation and work orders to effectively plan jobs. Proactive in identifying and working around obstacles. Excellent trainer and team leader.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Unified Field Services Corporation
Bakersfield
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised pipefitting crew to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated installation of piping systems for various projects.
- Read blueprints and inspect piping installation was installed correctly.
- Hydrostatic testing of new and old piping and equipment.
- Assured my teammates were working to company and industry safety and quality standards.
- Filled out daily progress reports to turn in to management.
- Work with engineers on piping diagrams and installation.
Pipefitter/ Foreman
Contra Costa Electric
Bakersfield
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised installation of piping systems in commercial and industrial projects.
- Coordinated work schedules and task assignments among team members.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and regulations on job sites.
- Read blueprints to insure piping and equipment are installed properly.
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Matrix NAC
Norco
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised pipefitting crew to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated installation of piping systems for various projects.
- Trained new employees on tools and safety practices.
- Read blueprints to insure piping and equipment are installed properly.
- Worked with client and engineering inspecting piping and equipment corresponding with blueprints and diagrams.
- Working safely to company, jobsite, and industry standards
- Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of new and old piping and equipment.
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Harder Mechanical
Richmond
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised pipefitting crew to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated installation of piping systems for various projects.
- Trained new employees on tools and safety practices.
- Read blueprints to insure piping and equip were installed properly.
- Inspect piping and equipment in correspondence with blueprints and diagrams.
- Filled out weekly look ahead and daily progress reports to turn in to management
Pipefitter/ welder/Foreman
California Spectra Instrumentation
Bakersfield
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Installed and repaired piping systems in commercial and industrial environments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient project completion.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Preformed maintenance of piping and equipment.
- Installed piping and equipment using cutting ,and welding procedures
- Read blueprints to insure proper installation of piping and equipment.
- Work safely to company jobsite and industry standards.
- Work in high hazard situations like confined space, fresh air and heights
Welder/lead pipefitter journeyman
Total Western Inc
Bakersfield
09.2008 - 12.2018
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welds.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Perform maintenance on piping andequipment.
- Worked in high hazard conditions like confined space, working at heights, and under fresh air.
Welder
Jacobs Engineering
Bakersfield
10.2004 - 07.2008
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise assembly.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to ensure high-quality welds.
Helper/pipefitter/welder/ CI manager
The Industrial Company, TIC
Bakersfield
10.1996 - 05.2008
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Operated machinery according to safety protocols and procedures.
- Supported team members by delivering materials to various production areas.
- Performed maintenance on piping systems and equipment.
- Welded on various piping and equipment.
- Made SOPs on routine maintenance procedures.
- Worked safely to company, jobsite and industry standards.
- Read blueprints to insure proper installation of piping and equipment
Education
Mountain View High
El Monte, CASkills
- Blueprint reading
- Safety compliance
- Piping installation
- Hydrostatic testing
- Welding TIG,SMAW,MIG
- Inspection of piping and equipment
Certification
- NITC plumber/pipefitter certification
- Hazwoper
- OSHA 10/30
- High hazard /RSO
Timeline
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Unified Field Services Corporation
07.2025 - Current
Pipefitter/ Foreman
Contra Costa Electric
02.2024 - 08.2024
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Matrix NAC
09.2023 - 02.2024
Pipefitter/ Foreman/QC
Harder Mechanical
07.2022 - 08.2023
Pipefitter/ welder/Foreman
California Spectra Instrumentation
01.2019 - 03.2020
Welder/lead pipefitter journeyman
Total Western Inc
09.2008 - 12.2018
Welder
Jacobs Engineering
10.2004 - 07.2008
Helper/pipefitter/welder/ CI manager
The Industrial Company, TIC
10.1996 - 05.2008
Mountain View High