Patrick Valdez

Experienced Pipe Welder with more than a decade of industrial welding and fabrication experience in refinery and manufacturing environments. Skilled in GTAW/TIG pipe welding, fabrication, fit-up, grinding, beveling, flange installation, blueprint interpretation, and welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Alloy 20, Monel 400, and Duplex materials. Proven record of producing 100% X-ray quality welds while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Pipe Welder at Emerson (2014-01 – 2026-12)

• Welded carbon steel, stainless steel, Inconel, Hastelloy, Alloy 20, Monel 400, and Duplex piping systems to 100% X-ray standards.
• Performed fabrication, fit-up, alignment, grinding, beveling, and final weld inspections.
• Maintained compliance with quality requirements and safety procedures.

Apprentice Electrician at Exxon Mobil (2012-01 – 2014-12)

• Installed, bent, cut, and threaded conduit systems while following OSHA and LOTO requirements.

Machinist at EX-One (2012-01 – 2012-12)

• Operated industrial molding equipment and overhead cranes.

Machinist at Tex Thread (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Operated threading and drill press machinery.

Welder Helper at JSW Steel (2009-01 – 2010-12)

• Prepared pipe, ground welds, assisted with flange welding, and operated overhead cranes.

Machinist at Valve Technologies (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Operated automated lapping machines, forklifts, and overhead cranes.

Mechanic at Allied Power Group (2008-01 – 2008-12)

• Performed mechanical assembly, grinding, deburring, sandblasting, and welding support.

Welding – Reagan High School