Racso Zarate

•Fabricated and installed specialty-alloy piping for high-temperature furnace systems under severe cyclic conditions.

•Facilitated closure weld installations, ensuring precise dimensions and alignment to optimize welding quality.

•Conducted mechanical package walkdowns to verify field installations, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

• Conducted field walks to verify installation per approved drawings and specifications.
• Identified and documented deficiencies, incomplete work, and punch-list items.
• Supported system turnover by confirming field completion and ensuring proper documentation.

• Oversaw installation of cooling water, fire water, and instrument lines, improving system functionality.
• Facilitated commissioning support by addressing system turnover and punch-list issues effectively.
• Participated in testing and startup operations to guarantee readiness for use.

• Conducted quality audits to verify adherence to project and client specifications.
• Reviewed current and past test packages for compliance and proper turnover.
• Assisted in turnover activities by ensuring thorough compliance reviews and archiving procedures.

• Executed maintenance and repairs on multiple vessels, towers, and equipment.
• Assisted in decommissioning, dismantling, and removing outdated systems.
• Fabricated and installed several new piping systems, nozzles, and valves.

• Selected welding procedure qualifications and documented activities across site.
• Updated and maintained daily progress within pipe tracking system.
• Assisted in creation and modification of weld maps, work packages, and test packages.
• Coordinated requests and reviews of non-destructive examination records.
• Provided NDE clearance for construction activities.

• Ensured installation compliance with building codes and standards.
• Inspected piping systems for leaks and defects during pressure testing.
• Assisted in restoration activities following testing procedures.
• Documented test results for client turnover and records.

• Executed fabrication, installation, and fitting of pipes based on isometric descriptions.
• Installed components such as valves, hangers, supports, and flanges in compliance with designs.
• Assessed safety risks and enforced precautions to ensure job site safety.

• Executed fabrication and assembly of underground HDPE piping and fire water lines.
• Managed installation of flanges, including torqueing and documentation of work.
• Assisted in crane and rigging activities to ensure safe operations.