Roderick Pickney
Breaux Bridge
Summary
Skilled in interpreting blueprints and conducting pressure testing, with a strong emphasis on safety compliance when working with high-pressure systems. Experience includes following established protocols to minimize equipment mishaps and effectively signaling crane operators for precise component placement. Proficient in equipment maintenance, material handling, and installation and inspection processes, contributing to efficient operations within team environments. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities enhance collaboration and ensure adherence to safety standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter
Altair Strickland
Cameron
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Installed and maintained piping systems for various industrial applications.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications to determine installation requirements.
- Cut, threaded, and welded pipes to specifications for optimal flow.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
Boilermaker
Custofab
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker
Inserv.
McPherson
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Boilermaker
Gulfstand
Westlake
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Installed insulation on pipes, tanks, and other mechanical systems.
Boilermaker
USI
Ponca City
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Hydro Boilermaker
Zachary Construction
Port Sulphur
06.2024 - 09.2024
- New construction we hydro all the systems in the packets we was giving.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Boilermaker
Custofab
Robinson
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
Boilermaker
Gmts
Galveston
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
Boilermaker
Inserv.
Tulsa
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker
USI
Marksville
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Pipefitter Helper
CB&I Construction
Geismar
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
Pipefitter Helper
Bechtel
Port Arthur
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Cleaned and inspected pipes for defects before installation.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
- Assembled supports for pipes prior to installation according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Tested installed piping systems for leaks using air pressure gauges.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
- Transported pipe and equipment to job sites using forklifts or hand trucks.
- Replaced worn parts such as gaskets, valves, seals and other components.
- Removed corroded sections of pipe from existing systems.
- Provided support in lifting heavy materials onto work platforms or scaffolding.
- Installed piping systems including valves, flanges, pressure gauges and thermometers.
Boilermaker
Inserv.
Sulphur
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Boilermaker
Altair
La Porte
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Boilermaker
Turn 2
Port Arthur
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
Boilermaker
Inserv.
Tulsa
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Removed & installed valves
- Hydro system
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker
Tc boiler
Baytown
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Boilermaker
Industrial Services International
Tulsa
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Prepared materials using plate shears, punch presses and bending rolls.
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
Baton Rouge
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Assembled and checked each boiler for defects.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
Boilermaker
Elite Turnaround Services
Houston
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Boilermaker
Wyatt Construction
Port Allen
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
Pipefitter Helper
Rust resources
Houston
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Replaced worn parts such as gaskets, valves, seals and other components.
- Connected pipes with couplings and fittings according to specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
- Assembled supports for pipes prior to installation according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed during each job task.
- Assisted Pipefitters in measuring, cutting, and threading pipes for installation.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Pipefitter Helper
Becthel
Port Arthur
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Connected pipes with couplings and fittings according to specifications.
- Removed corroded sections of pipe from existing systems.
- Transported pipe and equipment to job sites using forklifts or hand trucks.
- Maintained tools and equipment used in pipefitting operations.
- Grinded welds to ensure a smooth finish on the surface of the pipes.
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
Geismar
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
Boilermaker
Wyatt Construction
Port Allen
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Inspected welds visually for defects such as cracks or porosity.
- Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
Geismar
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
- Operated cranes and hoists to move large objects during repair projects.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
Education
Opelousas High School
Opelousas, LASkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pressure testing
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Material handling
- Installation and inspection
Timeline
Pipefitter
Altair Strickland
06.2025 - 12.2025
Boilermaker
Custofab
05.2025 - 05.2025
Boilermaker
Inserv.
04.2025 - 04.2025
Boilermaker
Gulfstand
01.2025 - 04.2025
Boilermaker
USI
10.2024 - 12.2024
Hydro Boilermaker
Zachary Construction
06.2024 - 09.2024
Boilermaker
Custofab
05.2024 - 06.2024
Boilermaker
Gmts
01.2024 - 03.2024
Boilermaker
Inserv.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Boilermaker
USI
04.2023 - 08.2023
Pipefitter Helper
CB&I Construction
01.2023 - 03.2023
Pipefitter Helper
Bechtel
09.2022 - 12.2022
Boilermaker
Inserv.
03.2022 - 08.2022
Boilermaker
Altair
11.2021 - 02.2022
Boilermaker
Turn 2
05.2021 - 09.2021
Boilermaker
Inserv.
02.2021 - 05.2021
Boilermaker
Tc boiler
02.2021 - 03.2021
Boilermaker
Industrial Services International
12.2018 - 07.2020
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
07.2018 - 11.2018
Boilermaker
Elite Turnaround Services
03.2018 - 06.2018
Boilermaker
Wyatt Construction
11.2017 - 02.2018
Pipefitter Helper
Rust resources
06.2017 - 10.2017
Pipefitter Helper
Becthel
01.2017 - 04.2017
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
10.2016 - 11.2016
Boilermaker
Wyatt Construction
08.2016 - 10.2016
Boilermaker
Turner Construction
02.2016 - 07.2016
Opelousas High School