A devoted employee with a very strong work ethic who is willing to learn every thing I can. Consider myself to be a professional welder and outstanding at fabrication and reading blueprints. Very skilled with hand tools and power tools and always make safety my number one priority while working. Bringing top-level experience in directing all facets of welding and fabrication operations. Successful at collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes, boost production and control costs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and safety-driven with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. Strong leader known for decisiveness and problem-solving skills. Priority on employee safety in fast-paced environment.
-Professional Welder
-Master Fabricator
-Blueprint Reading
-Strong/Safe Work Ethic
-Sheet Metal Journeyman
-Very Quick Learner
-Strong Back
-Perfectionist
-Leadership
-People Skills
-Professional licenses/ certificates received from south georgia technical college:
-WB11 Welding Blueprint Reading
-FS31 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
-VSM1 Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder
-OSM1 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder
-GM31 Gas Metal Arc Welder
-GTA1 Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
-FC61 Flux Cored Arc Welder
-FP11 Fabrication Processes
-PW11 Pipe Welder
-WAJ2 Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
Job Related Training
Mine Safety and Health Administration Training:
-What different signs mean on a mine
-Inspection of equipment before use
-Wearing PPE
-Following Safety Protocol
OSHA 10 Training:
-Teaches you 10 hours of the rules and regulations of any construction site or any job under OSHA
CPR and First Aid Certified
Trained in Rigging and Hoisting
-Expert sheet metal journeyman welder
-Trained in being a foreman and have much experience in working people and planning work
-Certifications:
-E7018 2g,3g,4g unlimited thickness (ASME IX section 9)
-E8018 2g,3g,4g unlimited thickness (ASME IX section 9)
-Flux Cored dual shield 2g,3g,4g unlimited thickness (ASME IX section 9)
-GMAW (MIG) on 10 gauge through 26 gauge with 100% penetration in all positions (AWS d9.1)
-GTAW (TIG) on plate unlimited thickness 2g,3g,4g on carbon and stainless steel (ASME IX section 9)
-GTAW (TIG) on pipe Unlimited thickness and diameter all positions on carbon and stainless steel (ASME IX section 9)
-GTAW (TIG) 2g,3g,4g on carbon and stainless steel sheet metal from gauges 10 through 26 with 100% penetration (ASME IX section 9)
-Pulsed GMAW (MIG) 2g,3g,4g unlimited thickness on carbon and stainless steel (ASME IX section 9)
-GMAW (MIG) 2g,3g,4g unlimited thickness on carbon and stainless steel (ASME IX section 9)
-Highly skilled with welding in tight spots and making mirror welds
-Expert at building anything to a blueprint
-Extremely advanced at reading blueprints and paperwork skills
-Professional at operating any equipment used in a sheetmetal/ fabrication shop
-Highly experienced at using hand tools and power tools to complete a job safely
-Safety is my number one priority while working
-All tools are inspected before each use to ensure safe use
-Wearing all required PPE for the job is very important
-A fire extinguisher is always kept close by while doing hot work
-Retain a very strong work ethic and am always willing to learn
-Was approved for my orange badge (Highest security clearance you can acquire for working on a live nuclear facility
-Certified welding instructor training new hires and current employees at plant vogtle on GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, Pulsed GMAW, GTAW (pipe), SMAW (pipe), GTAW (aluminum), GMAW (aluminum)
-Work hard to ensure welders are trained in maintaining and setting up welding machines at the proper settings with the proper gas (if required) and the proper filler material to weld with
-Welders are required to pass the test under very strict AWS and ASME codes under my supervision before they can attempt the test on the job
-Welders are expected to be respectful and show determination on wanting to better themselves
-Very few welders have failed their tests after coming to me for training
-Very good people skills and want nothing more than to see people bettering themselves
-Specialized in natural gas line installation and repair
-Installed thousands of feet of steel pipe and polyethylene pipe/tubing
-Installation process: Mini excavator or a drill utilizing directional boring
-Built and installed regulator stations
-Directional boring was used for drilling under roads and sidewalks but was also used if required to run pipe more than 8' deep
-Installed 4280' of steel pipe down Houston road in Macon, GA and also about 2000' down Allen road
-Skilled in using an Oxy-Acetylene cutting torch to bevel pipe to a 45 degree bevel and utilized an angle grinder to finish preparing the base metal
-Certified in SMAW with 6010 welding electrode for the root pass and an E7018 electrode for the fill and cap
-Installation 1"+1/2" polyethylene gas services
-Installation of 2"+4" polyethylene gas mains
-Renewal of steel gas service by installing new polyethylene tubing
-Renewal of steel gas mains by installing new polyethylene pipe
-Installation of 2" mechanical repair clamp on polyethylene gas main
-Expert at performing butt fusion on 2" 2406 polyethylene pipe
-Expert at performing butt fusion on 2" 3408 polyethylene pipe
-Expert at performing butt fusion on 4" 3408 polyethylene pipe
-Trained to tap and purge 2" and 4" polyethylene mains
-Repair of 6" PVC water mains by mechanical joint coupling
- Rebuilt right of way mower decks for which required fabrication of new pieces to replace wear and tear
-Skilled with a stoody hardfacing electrode to weld on excavator buckets and ditch digger blades
-Received weekly safety training by D.O.T 192 qualified instructors on aspects of natural gas safety including:
-Inspection of pipeline corrosion
-Inspection of pipe and components prior to installation
-Pressure testing mains/ services
-Isolating Abandoning and deactivating pipeline facilities
-Operation of valves
-Inspection of polyethylene fusion welds
-Inspection of mechanical joint connections
-Inspection of steel welding and welds
-Locating underground utilities
-Inspection of excavation equipment before excavating
-Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
-Leak testing pipe operating pressure
-Following emergency plan
-Identify and remove ignition sources
-Inspect buried pipe for damage
-Protecting and repairing pipeline coatings
-Communication with operators and spotters during excavation
-Purging of gas/ water mains to remove air
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