Available for hire — Austin, TX

Austin Pipefitter Ready for High-Quality Mechanical, Commercial & Industrial Work

Austin-area pipefitter with 2+ years across mechanical, industrial, and turnaround piping — OSHA 30, TWIC card, and own tools. Available now for pipefitter, industrial, and shutdown/turnaround work in Austin, Houston, and beyond.

Eduardo Perales · Pipefitter • Mechanical Piping • Commercial & Industrial

Available for
  • Overtime
  • Weekends
  • Travel / relocation
  • Per diem
  • Shutdowns / turnarounds
  • Reliable transportation

What I bring to the job

Pipefitting & Mechanical Piping

Measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and fitting pipe to spec on real jobsites.

Commercial / Industrial Experience

Comfortable on active commercial and industrial sites and in equipment rooms.

Reliable Austin-Based Worker

Local to Austin, shows up on time, and ready for a full schedule.

Ready for Long-Term Opportunity

Looking for steady work with strong pay and room to grow into higher-value roles.

/ About

Eduardo Perales is a pipefitter with 2+ years of field experience in mechanical and industrial piping across commercial, industrial, and plant-turnaround jobsites in Texas and Colorado — including refinery/petrochem work in the Houston Ship Channel. He holds an OSHA 30 card and a TWIC card, works non-union, has reliable transportation, and owns $4,000+ in trade tools — ready for field work. He's hands-on with mechanical piping, industrial fit-up, poly/HDPE pipe, rigging, and shutdown/turnaround work, and comfortable traveling for projects with per diem. Dependable, safety-minded, and a quick learner, Eduardo is open to pipefitter and industrial roles in Houston, Austin, Arizona, and beyond — including overtime, weekends, and travel.

Years of experience
2+ years
Types of jobsites
Commercial, industrial & turnaround piping incl. Houston Ship Channel (TX & CO)
Certifications
OSHA 30 card (2023) + TWIC card
Pipe experience
Mechanical, industrial, poly/HDPE & shutdown/turnaround
Welding / plumbing
Welding-support & some plumbing-support experience
Union / non-union
Non-union
Transportation
Reliable transportation
Tools owned
Owns $4,000+ in trade tools
Availability
Open to overtime, weekends, travel/relocation, per diem & shutdowns
Education
Channelview HS (2018); coursework at Blinn & Lone Star College

/ Skills

Hands-on trade skills employers and recruiters search for.Items marked “verify” are placeholders — confirm or remove them.

  • Pipefitting
  • Mechanical piping
  • Industrial piping
  • Shutdown / turnaround
  • Poly / HDPE pipe (fusion)
  • Blueprint reading
  • Measuring, cutting & fitting
  • Pipe layout & fit-up
  • Threaded pipe
  • Grooved pipe
  • Carbon steel
  • Pipe supports & hangers
  • Jobsite safety
  • Material handling
  • Welding support
  • Plumbing support
  • Team coordination
  • Foreman-track workverify

/ Target Roles

Open to pipefitter and closely related mechanical trade positions.

  • Pipefitter
  • Industrial Pipefitter
  • Mechanical Piping Installer
  • Shutdown / Turnaround Pipefitter
  • Traveling Pipefitter (per diem / paid housing)
  • Semiconductor / Fab Pipefitter
  • Pipe Welder Helper
  • Foreman-Track Pipefitter
  • Commercial Plumber
  • Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • HVAC Piping Installer
  • Construction Maintenance Technician
  • Journeyman Pipefitter (if qualified)
  • Apprentice / Helper (if applicable)

/ Pay & Location

Target compensation

Target compensation: approximately $45/hour or equivalent salary / total compensation, depending on role, schedule, overtime, benefits, and advancement opportunity.

Location preference

Based in the Austin, TX area and open to relocation and travel — including Arizona, out-of-state projects, and turnarounds with per diem or housing.

/ Project Experience

A snapshot of recent pipefitting roles across industrial, mechanical, and out-of-state projects.

Industrial / turnaround

Refinery / Petrochem Turnaround

Employer
Plant turnaround contractor
Location
Houston Ship Channel, Houston, TX
Dates
Mar 2025 – Apr 2025
Responsibilities
Turnaround pipefitting at a TWIC-required ship channel facility — fit-up, rigging, and installation on a tight schedule.
Tools / materials
Carbon steel pipe; rigging; hand & power tools
Result
Completed fast-paced turnaround scope safely and on schedule.
Industrial / petrochemical

Industrial Pipefitting

Employer
Zachry
Location
Orange, TX
Dates
Apr 2025 – Jul 2025
Responsibilities
Industrial pipefitting on a large plant project — fit-up, supports, and installation under strict site safety.
Tools / materials
Carbon steel pipe; hand, power, and pipefitting tools
Result
Kept pace and worked safely on a large industrial jobsite.
Mechanical / piping

Mechanical Piping

Employer
Southern Specialty Welding (SSW)
Location
Austin, TX
Dates
Jul 2025 – Dec 2025
Responsibilities
Mechanical piping alongside welders and foremen — fit-up, supports, layout, and material handling.
Tools / materials
Pipe; hand, power, and pipefitting tools
Result
Selected for competitive pay with per diem and paid housing through reliability.
Mechanical / piping

Mechanical Piping (Out-of-State)

Employer
STI
Location
Colorado
Dates
Dec 2023 – Oct 2024
Responsibilities
Mechanical piping installation — measuring, cutting, fitting, and support on an out-of-state project.
Tools / materials
Hand, power, and pipefitting tools
Result
Dependable performance across a year-long out-of-state assignment.

/ Why Hire Me

  • Shows up — on time, every day
  • Works safely and follows jobsite rules
  • Quick learner who takes direction well
  • Strong communicator with crews, foremen, and customers
  • Takes pride in clean, correct work
  • Reliable transportation; ready for OT, weekends, travel & shutdowns
  • Motivated to grow into higher-value roles

/ Contact

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