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Eric Niles

Ridgecrest

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in pipefitting and crane operations at Valley Wide Construction and Engineering. Proven ability to manage materials and oversee crews, ensuring safety compliance and timely project completion. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and operating heavy machinery, with a strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter

Valley Wide Construction and Engineering
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Installed industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
  • Take measurements for spool piping and supports to fabricate.
  • Assist in testing solar panels at solar field, changing any panels that did not meet requirements.
  • Operate equipment as needed such as manlift, forklifts and skid steer.

Crane Operator

Point 8 Power
05.2019 - 12.2023
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
  • Unload all trucks coming into the yard delivering steel and electrical equipment. Organize and store all steel and equipment by job.
  • Operated hydraulic power dollies to safely and carefully move MCC buildings during fabrication process ranging in size from 20' to 60'+. After being assembled, buildings would be moved to paint yard for sandblasting and paint.
  • Set up pedastals square and level to bring buildings from paint for final steps of equipment installation.
  • Use forklift, crane and airbags to set heavy equipment, switchgear, batteries etc. into buildings for installation.

Carpenter Foreman

Pro Services General Contracting
11.2016 - 04.2019
  • Increased client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective management of crew members.
  • Implemented best practices for wood treatment, storage, selection, ensuring durability longevity of completed structures.
  • Installed wood decking, support structures and metal roofing.
  • Installed recessed lighting and switches, installed tile, tongue and groove flooring, bath tubs, vanity's.
  • Take measurements for job estimates.

Electrician

Turner Industries
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Install rigid conduit, bending offsets when needed, choosing correct fittings for applications.
  • Pull cables in conduit or cable trays for installations.
  • Maintained temporary power during plant outages.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.

Equipment Operator

Barrois Welding Services
12.2010 - 06.2015
  • Operated forklift, skid steer, cherry picker and boom truck to assist in fabrication of 195' offshore supply boats by transporting, setting up and organizing piping and materials as it comes off assembly line.
  • Fabricated and welded aluminum tool boxes.
  • Fabricated stainless steel spool piping, fit flanges and fittings for welders.
  • Fabricated and installed cat walks, stairs, and ladders around holding tanks.
  • Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.

Wireline Hand

Superior Energy
08.2009 - 09.2010
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular inspections of equipment and PPE
  • Load and off load wireline units, e-line gang boxes and lubricator packages. Inspect and check in all tools and equipment.
  • Rebuild Baker-20 setting tools, B.O.P.'s and change all o-rings on lubricators. Buff and paint lubricators, B.O.P.'s and dump bailors.
  • Put together E-line rig boxes for jobs based on job package description.
  • Tripping drill pipe down in and out of well.
  • Rigging up tool string with baker-20 and bridge plug.
  • Assisting E-line operator with down hole runs for setting bridge plugs, cement retainers, perforating runs and runs to cut tubing/casing. Keeping records of each run, steps to complete run and type of bridge plug amount of cement dump bailed, amount of dry time and cement sample taken.

Education

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA

GED -

Belle Chasse High School
Belle Chasse, LA
05-2008

Skills

  • Comprehensive understanding of various trades
  • Knowledge of safety regulations
  • Skilled in operating heavy machinery
  • Blueprints and specifications
  • Pipefitting
  • Electrical experience
  • Welding experience
  • Mobile crane operations
  • Finish carpentry
  • Plumbing experience
  • Managing materials
  • Crew oversight

Timeline

Pipefitter

Valley Wide Construction and Engineering
02.2024 - 05.2025

Crane Operator

Point 8 Power
05.2019 - 12.2023

Carpenter Foreman

Pro Services General Contracting
11.2016 - 04.2019

Electrician

Turner Industries
08.2015 - 08.2016

Equipment Operator

Barrois Welding Services
12.2010 - 06.2015

Wireline Hand

Superior Energy
08.2009 - 09.2010

Delgado Community College

GED -

Belle Chasse High School

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