NICHOLAS A. ROUBIQUE
Gonzales
Summary
Industrial Journeyman Pipefitter with 25 years experience seeking opportunity to launch a career with a growing organization. NCCER certified. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating and fitting pipes and working as part of a team to achieve project goals. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring seamless collaboration on projects.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Pipefitter, Boilermaker, Rigger
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
Gonzales
01.2006 - Current
- Directed pipefitting crews as Lead Man, Working Foreman, and Foreman on critical-path projects — always side-by-side with the team
- Fabricated and installed process piping: cutting, threading, beveling and fit-up to zero-tolerance specifications
- Built 360-degree nuclear reactor fuel lines with 100% QA/QC — zero defects
- Executed boilermaking duties including vessel entry, tray work, and refractory installations
- Read and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for project execution.
- Trained apprentices on proper pipefitting techniques and safety practices.
- Installed valves, pumps, pressure gauges and other components of piping systems.
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and related items according to sketches or blueprints.
- Removed old pipes from existing installation sites prior to new installation work.
B-Class Pipefitter
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
Gonzales
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Measured, cut, threaded, and assembled piping systems per blueprint and P&ID specifications
- Installed valves, flanges, gaskets, and fittings; performed bolt-up and torque to project standards
- Read and interpreted blueprints, isometrics, and weld maps to determine materials and routing
- Supported Journeyman crews on shutdowns, turnarounds, and new construction projects
Pipefitter Helper
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
Gonzales
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Staged and transported materials, tools, and equipment to active work areas
- Operated hand and power tools under Journeyman supervision for pipe preparation and fit-up
- Maintained clean, organized job sites in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
Education
Certificate Of Completion/Certificate Of Proficiency - Drafting And Design Technology
Louisiana Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA 01.2009 - 05.2010
Livonia High School
Livonia, LASkills
- Crew Leadership and Supervision
- Blueprint Reading
- Isometric Reading
- P&ID Reading
- Critical-Path Project Execution
- Nuclear-Grade Precision Fabrication
- New Construction
- Shutdowns
- Turnarounds
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Pneumatic Testing
- Multi-Craft Flexibility
- Zero-Incident Safety Culture
Certification
- NCCER Certified Journeyman Pipefitter
- NCCER Certified Rigger
- Valid TWIC
- Valid OSHA
- Valid Security Passport
Professional Readiness
Fully equipped with a comprehensive inventory of professional-grade pipefitting tools — ready to mobilize and execute immediately upon arrival. Willing to deploy out of state, take on multi-craft scope, and handle hazardous environments to ensure project success. The first to volunteer, the last to leave.
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion/Certificate Of Proficiency - Drafting And Design Technology
Louisiana Technical College
01.2009 - 05.2010
Journeyman Pipefitter, Boilermaker, Rigger
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
01.2006 - Current
B-Class Pipefitter
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
01.2003 - 01.2006
Pipefitter Helper
Industrial Piping Construction and Maintenance
01.2001 - 01.2003
Livonia High School