Welder Helper at Marlin services (2019-07 – 2022-05)
Worked in a fabrication shop outside of the Lonestar ngl plant
- Kept shop and welding rigs clean and organized
- Helped prepare stainless and carbon steel pipe for welding
- Measured and leveled pipe to fit
- Operated the forklift to get the necessary materials to weld on
- Strung out welding leads and got all of the welders tools and rods
- Worked in bell holes to patch brine leaks and pipelines
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Maintained equipment in good working order
Pipefitter Helper at Northstar Energy Services (2022-05 – 2023-06)
- Installed 30", 12",10", and 6" carbon steel pipe into pipe racks using taglines and the necessary rigging to lift the pipe
- Cut, beveled, cleaned, and fit carbon steel pipe using grinders, metabo, bevel machine, and hand torch
- Bolted flanges together using j gun and combo wrenches
- Installed plugs into valves for hydro testing using valve wrench and pipe wrench
- Installed pig launchers using j gun and combo wrenches
- Fire and bottle watched when needed
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
- Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports
- Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes
- Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems
- Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports
- Removed debris and waste from job sites
- Cleared work sites of hazardous items
- Dismantled constructing scaffolding, bracing and other temporary structures for construction sites
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions
Loading Technician Foreman at PSC Group (2023-08 – Present)
- Oversee and and coordinate a team of chemical loaders, ensuring efficient loading and unloading of tanker trucks and railcars
- Provide guidance and training to team members on safety protocols and equipment handling
- Monitor project timelines and team performance, stepping in to resolve issues and maintain productivity
- Experienced in loading tanker trucks and railcars to their desired weight with their desired product
- Ensured site safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks, reducing downtime incidents
- Maximized productivity with efficient loading techniques, streamlining the transportation process at the job site
- Maintained strict adherence to project timelines, skillfully managing loader operations as per schedule requirements
- Worked in various weather conditions while driving yard mules and while loading trailer/railcar
- Skillfully maneuvered heavy machinery in tight spaces, demonstrating exceptional spatial awareness and adaptability to various job site conditions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
