Gregory Powers

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Madisonville, TX

HOME 936-***-****

Email: acb30v@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

D1.1 structural certified for 9 yrs in mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel

Worked military contracts overseas last 6 yrs

Knowledge in SMAW, MIG, TIG, FLUX CORE, clad welding, pipe welding and vessel

Skilled at learning new concepts quickly while working under pressure

Work with no supervision and work well within a team

Welded plate, pipe, armor, pressure vessels, structural I-beam, repair and fabricate

Able to interpret blueprints and sketches

EXPERIENCE:

10/13 to Present GIS Galliano, LA

AWS/Welder/Fabricator

Repair oil rig and oil field equipment, weld pipe, plate, work with stainless, aluminum, steel

Lay out and fit up part and material as needed in fabrication of product

Maintain welding equipment, tools and safety gear

Ability to weld and knowledge in SMAW, MIG, TIG, FLUXCORE, FLUXCORE Stainless steel

Can interpret blueprints and have knowledge of D1.1 and D1.3 structural manual

Conduct maintenance checks on transport containers, slings and riggings

03/13 to 09/13 ManTech Air Base Shindand, Afghanistan

AWS/Welder

Armor repair on military MRAP vehicles and equipment

Maintained shop records, work orders, repair orders, tool log

Materials used ASTM A-36, A-515Gr65, Armox, Stainless, Mild steel, Aluminum

Forklift operator 10K an up, overhead crane, Grove 8 ton crane,

Processes used SMAW, MIG, TIG, FLUXCORE, FLUXCORE STAINLESS

Worked special projects for onsite shop and base for military and contractors

Repaired containers and weld inspections

04/10 to 12/12 AECOM/AC First Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan

AWS/Welder

Fabricate parts and repair all military heavy wheel vehicles, in maintenance shop.

Interpret blueprints and drawings to produce finished product, understand TM’s

Knowledgeable in all welding processes SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, brazing.

D1.1 structural certified, can attain other certifications as needed

Update shop records and work order

Repaired pipe, containers and weld inspections

09/09 to 01/10 Combat Support Associates Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

Force Protection Officer

Transportation of officials from Camp Arifjan to other sites in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan.

Conducted motorized patrols, perimeter security, and static post

Trained in firearms M9,M14, M249, 240B, IEDs detection

Maintained post reports, log books, and rosters

Preformed tier 1 to tier 5 position duties with the highest standards

11/07 to 05/09 KBR Camp Bucca, Iraq

AWS/Welder

Managed shop documentation, work orders, inspections sheets, Fed-Log data sheets

D1.1 structural cert in steel and aluminum

Fabricated parts for military equipment, repaired heavy wheel vehicles

Performed maintenance on welding equipment and tools

Designed safety protocols for CLSS welding shop

Assisted military clients with special projects

03/06 to 04/07 Ameriforce Jeffersonville, IN

Welder

Structural ship and barge welder, D1.1 steel

Maintain tools, equipment and safety gear

Welded using .072 Flux core enter shield

Assisted Supervisor in processing new hires

Transported employees from living area to job site

11/05 to 03/06 Rolligon Inc. Anderson, TX

Welder/Fabricator

Maintain tools, equipment and safety gear in a shop environment

Welded using SMAW and MIG on plate and pipe

Fit-up and welded pumper trailers and pumper trucks

Welded SCH40 to SCH120 steel pipe

Pipe sizes from 2” to 15”, aluminum, steel, copper, brass

D1.1 structural welder using SMAW and MIG

05/05 to 11/05 Five Star Moss Point, MS

Welder

Repaired oil rigs and re out fitted tankers

Pipe sizes from 2” to 15”, aluminum, steel, copper, brass

D1.1 structural welder using SMAW

Maintain tools, equipment and safety gear

03/05 to 05/05 Rason Koenig Inc. Houston, TX

Welder/Fabricator

Maintain tools, equipment and safety gear in a shop environment

Fit-up and welded tool box on production line

MIG welding on sheet metal

Welded tool boxes and utility boxes

06/04 to 03/05 Chandler, Sign Dallas, TX

Welder/Fabricator

Interpret blueprints, drawings and weld symbols on product design

Set up work area for day to day need of fabrication

Experienced in using SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxyacetylene welding cutting

Proficient working with aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel

I have working knowledge all electric tools and hand tools of my trade

Fork lift certified

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

09/00 to 06/04 Huntsville, TX

Correction Officer

General maintenance of unit and grounds, and security

Trained in pipe welding and machinery repair

Maintained offender logs, reports, tool accountability sheet

Managed 15 to 20 offenders in day to day tasks

Over saw operations of equipment

Responsible for the lay out and fit up of work

05/95 to 05/99 United States Marine Corps 29 Palms, CA

Marine Rifleman

Trained in combat arms in a mechanized unit

Qualified in weapons and hand to hand tactics

Certified combat life saver

Gave classes on military knowledge and field operations

Lead 14 men as a squad size element

Served as acting platoon Sergeant from 08/99 to 09/00

Education:

Bay High School 1991

Marine Corps Boot Camp 1995

Texas Department of Criminal Justice 2000

ATI Career Training School 2004

MRAP Training 2008

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