Welding General Foreman - Bechtel - Port Arthur, TX
(2024-02 - 2026-02)
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in motivating staff to complete tasks efficiently and on time.
- Proactively identified potential problems or areas of improvement in order to minimize delays or cost overruns on projects.
- Successfully managed a team of 10+ employees, ensuring safety and quality standards were met.
- Organized daily work schedules and delegated duties among team members to maximize productivity.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took corrective action as needed for any violations of company policy.
- Developed operational plans for each project assigned by management which included setting objectives and deadlines.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving techniques when faced with complex challenges during construction projects.
- Performed inspections of job sites regularly to ensure that all works are being carried out according to plan and specifications.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with staff, providing constructive feedback and guidance when needed.
- Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
Lead Welder - Matrix Service - Catoosa, Oklahoma
(2021-05 - 2024-10)
- Coordinated with supervisors, engineers, and other personnel to resolve welding issues related to production.
- Supervised a team of welders ensuring quality control standards were met according to customer requirements.
- Organized materials for efficient use of resources while meeting production schedules.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies used in the fabrication shop such as fluxes, electrodes, filler metals.
- Inspected completed welds visually or through non-destructive testing methods such as x-ray inspection or dye penetrant tests.
- Utilized advanced welding techniques such as TIG, MIG, Stick, Flux-Core Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Oxyfuel cutting processes.
- Welded components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Operated manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Constructed and installed metal structures.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
- Inspected welded joints and conducted tests to meet company standards and national code requirements.
- Completed required paperwork accurately and efficiently while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections.
- Set up robotic welding systems with programming assistance from engineers.
- Examined workpieces for defects and measured workpieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Leveraged skill in arc, mig, and tig welding to fabricate or repair diverse structures.
- Trained personnel on proper operation of automated welding equipment including robotic arms.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to determine layout requirements.
Lead Welder - Sts - Laporte, TX
(2021-01 - 2021-05)
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, and stick welding.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Welded components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Operated manual, semi-automatic, and automated welding equipment.
- Constructed and installed metal structures.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
- Inspected welded joints and conducted tests to meet company standards and national code requirements.
- Completed required paperwork accurately and efficiently while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Resolved welding issues identified during routine maintenance and inspections.
- Set up robotic welding systems with programming assistance from engineers.
- Examined workpieces for defects and measured workpieces with straightedges and templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Leveraged skill in arc, mig, and tig welding to fabricate or repair diverse structures.
- Trained personnel on proper operation of automated welding equipment including robotic arms.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to determine layout requirements.
Lead Welder - Matrix Service - Catoosa, Oklahoma
(2018-09 - 2020-12)
- Trained personnel on proper operation of automated welding equipment including robotic arms.
- Demonstrated expertise in interpreting blueprints, schematics and engineering drawings to determine layout requirements.
Foreman - Tarsco - Hobbs, Artesia, New Mexico
(2017-01 - 2018-08)
- Led and trained lower-skilled employees in safe and productive work procedures.
- Utilized advanced tools and equipment to complete project tasks.
- Reviewed plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications prior to commencement of worksite operations.
- Kept accurate records of daily job tasks and progress.
- Ensured that all equipment was inspected regularly to maintain optimal performance levels.
- Monitored inventory levels of materials needed for projects while ensuring accuracy of orders placed.
- Inspected work performed by subcontractors and laborers to check conformance with specifications.
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Pusher - Matrix Service - US
(2015-06 - 2017-01)
- Weld and fit up tank sheets using flux or stick welding on 9% nickel
- Run heavy equipment, Forklift, aerial lift, skid steer,
- Use blueprints to lay out nozzles and door sheets
- Inspect welds for imperfection's before X-ray
- Use Pt and mag for visual testing on welds
- Performed daily inspections of all equipment used in order to ensure efficient operation and safety compliance.
- Demonstrated solid communication skills when interacting with coworkers, customers, vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Maintained a clean work area throughout the shift by performing general housekeeping duties.
- Worked closely with supervisors and managers to achieve departmental goals efficiently.
- Exhibited excellent problem-solving abilities when dealing with challenging situations on the job.
- Weld and fit up tank sheets using flux or stick welding
- Run heavy equipment
- Forklift, aerial lift, skid steer, crane
- Pressure test nozzles before installing and use PT and mag testing for visual welds
Welder - Sts - US
(2013-01 - 2015-05)
- Inspected completed workpieces to verify conformance with specifications using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Performed welding operations on a variety of metals and alloys utilizing MIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Operated safety equipment and use safe work habits.
- Monitored supply inventory and proactively requisitioned required items to prevent delays.
- Labeled material with job number and required data to foster seamless operations.
Welder - Atec Steel - US
(2012-05 - 2013-01)
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, and stick welding.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
- Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances.
- Developed jigs and fixtures for repetitive tasks to improve overall consistency of welds produced.
- Identified potential risks associated with specific welding processes before starting a project.
- Used grinders and hand tools to buff workpiece edges and verify secure fit.
- Set up and used ladders and scaffolding as necessary to complete work.
Welder - PTC - US
(2008-06 - 2012-06)
- Utilized a variety of welding processes such as MIG, and stick welding.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Operated welding equipment in a safe and efficient manner to ensure quality welds.
- Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
- Set up components for welding according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by disposing of waste materials correctly after each job was completed.
- Operated cutting torches for cutting and beveling steel plates.
- Utilized oxy-acetylene torches to cut metal into desired shapes prior to welding process.
- Constructed and installed metal structures.
- Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
- Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances.
- Fit up containers
- Ensured that work areas were kept clean and organized throughout shift activities.
- Utilized hand tools like hammers, chisels, files and punches to prepare materials for welding process.
- Provided support to welders by holding parts in place during welding operations.
- Assisted in the set-up of welding equipment for various projects.
- Assisted welders in performing arc gouging procedures when required.
- Efficiently operated cutting torches according to project specifications.
Welder/Helper - ASMC - US
(2007-09 - 2008-06)
- Fit up containers
- Ensured that work areas were kept clean and organized throughout shift activities.
- Utilized hand tools like hammers, chisels, files and punches to prepare materials for welding process.
- Provided support to welders by holding parts in place during welding operations.
- Assisted in the set-up of welding equipment for various projects.
- Assisted welders in performing arc gouging procedures when required.
- Efficiently operated cutting torches according to project specifications.
