David Martin
Covington
Summary
Highly trained Pipefitter offering excellent skills in managing teams. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing pipe systems is highly sought.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Foreman
SWAT
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily operations of mechanical assembly teams, ensuring productivity and quality standards were met.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on safety protocols and best practices in mechanical assembly.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and increased team performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, improving response times to breakdowns.
- Led project initiatives aimed at optimizing resource allocation, reducing waste, and driving cost efficiencies.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance protocols.
Forman
JVIC
New Orleans, LA
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Coordinated workforce activities to optimize productivity and maintain project timelines.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple projects.
- Monitored equipment performance, performing routine maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Conducted safety inspections, identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Collaborated with project managers to align resources with project requirements effectively.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Offshore Mechanical Technician
Magnolia Torch And Test
Lafayette , LA
04.2021 - 2024
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings.
- Repaired leaks by tightening or replacing bolts and gaskets.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures.
Pipefitter
JVIC Industrial
Geismar, Louisiana
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Supervised and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Boilermaker Journeyman
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2011 - 02.2021
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW), including lifting and rigging requirements.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Removed, replaced or installed materials to perform annual maintenance.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings to create templates of boilers.
- Operated several types of heavy machinery, including forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Coordinated with operations to obtain permits and clearances for projects.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
Pipefitter Forman
A C Plastiques
Palmetto , Florida
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Utilized welding equipment and tools to safely complete predetermined operations .
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing.
- Understanding isometric drawings and going through P&ID
Pipefitter Journeyman
Lavander Inc
Aliceville , AL
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Read and understand isometric drawings for piping build
- Demo old piping
- Laid out full-scale drawings of pipe systems, supports and related equipment according to blueprints.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used appropriate tools to cut and thread pipes to specifications.
Mechanical and Piping Forman
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge , Louisiana
10.2018 - 11.2018
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery and components.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs.
- Over see crew from start to finish of job
- Talk with client about any issues or problems
- Go though material to make sure that we have whats need to complete job
Education
High School Diploma -
Covington High School
Covington, LASkills
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Preventive and Reparative Maintenance
- Pipefitting
- New Construction and Renovation
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Installation and Maintenance
- Welding
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Multitasking abilities
- Parts and components fabrication
- Inspection preparations
- Structural fittings
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Project Management
Certification
- NCCER PLUS, BOILERMAKER
Timeline
Mechanical Foreman
SWAT
09.2025 - 05.2026
Forman
JVIC
02.2023 - 06.2025
Offshore Mechanical Technician
Magnolia Torch And Test
04.2021 - 2024
Pipefitter
JVIC Industrial
02.2021 - 03.2021
Pipefitter Forman
A C Plastiques
08.2020 - 12.2020
Mechanical and Piping Forman
Performance Contractors
10.2018 - 11.2018
Pipefitter Journeyman
Lavander Inc
06.2018 - 12.2018
Boilermaker Journeyman
Performance Contractors
01.2011 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Covington High School