Welder /fitter/ valve tech
Resume:
FRANK D. RIVERS Jr.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78415
*********@*****.***
Career Objectives
Seeking a challenging full time position as a Structural Welder/Fitter where I can utilize my acquired skills for opportunity and professional growth, development and advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
SMAW 1-6G, FCAW 1-6G, GMAW 1-6G, GTAW 1-4G, Stainless Steel Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting(PAC), Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging. 6 week safety core curriculum, 10 hours OSHA certification.
Work History
CCC Group, Texas Jun 02, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016 Operator C-My job duties consisted of maintaining and operating equipment, valves, gauges,beltlines and hazardous materials. Trouble shooting faulty equipment, communicating with co-workers, working safe, and getting the job done in a timely manner.
Cameron Service Wellhead Systems, Texas Aug 01, 2014 - Feb 27, 2015
Valve Tech-My job duties as a valve tech were to dissemble crosses and trees used
for fracking. After I would dissemble the valves I would separate by size and function Hydraulic or manual. Then I was in charge of busting open these valves 7", 5", 4", and 2" changing out parts and resembling testing and making sure they passed. Then when new orders came in I would assemble new crosses and trees. All while working safe, being productive, finishing in a timely manner and having a positive attitude.
Rios welding, CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Mar 11, 2013 - May 23, 2014
Rig welder -As a Rig Welder I fabricated hand rails for staircases and gates for dumpsters and pools for several hotels being built in the Corpus Christi and Beeville areas. I also fabricated custom Bar-B-Q pits and dog kennels for clients in the shop. At the work site I set up the welder to the desired welding specifications and pulled leads and extension cords and required tools for the job.
Gulf Marine Fabricators, ARANSAS PASS, Texas Jan 10, 2011 - Feb 14, 2013
1st Class Welder-At Gulf Marine Fabricators I was apart of assembling and welding offshore rigs for big oil companies. While employed at GMF safety, quality and production were essential and key in our every day work environment and became second nature in my performance during my shift. The start of my work day began with a brief safety meeting and stretch followed by our welding objectives for the night. After filling out my JHA (job hazard analysis) I would locate my work area and set up my welding suitcase with the proper wire and dial in the temperature required by the WPS (welding procedure Sheet). Depending on what was being welded the quota was usually 75-150 ft. A shift, per welder and I hustled to deliver that every night and took a lot of pride in my work ethic and welds.
Kiewit Offshore Services, INGLESIDE, Texas Jan 10, 2007 - Feb 14, 2010
Structural Fitter & Welder-During my employment at Kiewit Offshore Services I learned a lot about safety, Reading blueprints, material handling and I was certified as a rigger and for operating heavy equipment such as small, medium, and large forklifts such as man lifts, scissor lifts, and jeg lifts. I learned from very skillful and knowledgeable 1st Class Fitters and Welders how to handle and fit material, tack and weld, gauge and cut with acetylene torches and plasma cutters. I also learned how to carry myself with pride and have respect for my fellow co-workers and different tradesmen I worked along side with. The opportunity I had being apart of building massive offshore rigs was a very humbling and great experience, I take a lot of pride in and have passion for.
Nikko's Steakhouse, CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Feb 28, 2007 - Dec 10, 2007
Head Grill Cook-My duties at Nikos as Head Grill Cook was maintaining a perfect temp with the mesquite wood fire. Prepping meat and everything I needed in my station for the night taking multiple orders at any time and cooking different cuts of meat at different temps. Making sure everything came out perfect and on time at the end of the shift I would stock and clean for the next shift.
Phoenix Industrial Services, LA PORT, Texas Aug 2000 - Sep 2001
Stress Tech level 4-My time with Phoenix Industrial Services allowed me to travel all over the great state of Texas and several other states at a young age working in different Power plants, Chemical plants and Refineries performing Heat Treatment on pipe,run charts on related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems. It was an awesome experience and led me to want to attend Delmar and become a welder because of amazing people i met with this company.
Education
Del Mar College West, Corpus Christi, Texas Jan 2001 - May 2003
2 years college, technical or vocational school
Major: Welding
GPA: 3.5
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute, Corpus Christi, Texas Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
1 year college, technical or vocational school
Major: Combination welding
Minor: Blueprint reading
GPA: 4.0
Training
Combination Welding
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute Oct 22, 2010 - Sep 02, 2011 6 weeks Safety Core Curriculum, 10 hrs OSHA certification, SMAW 1-6G, FCAW 1-6G, GMAW 1-6G, GTAW 1-4G, Plasma Arc Cutting(PAC), Air Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging
Occupational License or Certification
Combination Welder Certification
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute, Texas
TWIC Certification – Expires Aug 27, 2015 TSA/DHS, Corpus Christi, Texas
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
References
Rick Lopez
Combination welding instructor
South Texas Vo-Tech Institute
Gilbert Martinez
Del Mar Welding Instructor
Padre Home Health Care
Ernie Rea
Technician
Valero Refinery
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