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Crane Operator Welder

Location:
Austin, TX
Posted:
October 02, 2021

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SUMMARY

Proactive Superintendent with over * years of experience in all phases of construction in power, chemical, oil/gas, industries while progressively expanding knowledge and responsibilities. I have successfully completed multiple grass roots and retrofit projects for various clients. Mastery of various welding procedures attained through diverse project experience within the defense and energy industries. Operational experience and commitment to quality continue to drive aspirations for new opportunities with advancement potential.

HIGHLIGHTS

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hired as General Foreman April 2016 to April 2020

Promoted to Site Superintendent within 10 months

Limetree Bay Terminals / Limetree Bay Refining / Hovensa / Hess St. Croix, USVI

Supervised project personnel and equipment to ensure safe quality work in accordance with changing codes, building procedures and OSHA rules and regulations

Assess needs in hiring, training, scheduling and procuring equipment to ensure maximum safety and efficiency. Monitored work progress to ensure compliance with industry quality standards isometrics, P&ID, and specifications

Developed hydro test packages and verified hydro test acceptance. Performed inspection and test for static and dynamic equipment/systems

Worked with team members and all field disciplines in coordinating activities to meet project deadlines

Submitted cost estimates for labor, equipment and materials project procurement, tracking delivery to meet schedule requirements

Prepared packages to facilitate resolutions of field installation problems. Verified accuracy reviewing and implementing technical vendor furnished solutions. Familiar with AWS and ASME welding standards API, ANSI, and NFPA

Welder/Fitter Nov 2015 to April 2016

Specialty Tank Services Stronghold Companies Valero St. Charles Refinery

Norco, Louisiana

Constructed new 200’ storage tank from ground up. Worked as Automatic Girth Welder (AGW) operator for round seams after each ring install all welds 100% X-Ray quality

Fit and welded verticals, horizontals, nozzles, manways, floors, roofs, compression rings, stairways, platforms, center column, and rafters for the roof construction

Completed build on time and performed hydrostatic test with no flaws or repairs needed

Pusher/Foreman, Journeyman, Welder/Fitter May 2013 to Oct 2015

Willbros Canada, Alberta and in Houston,TX

Managed and pushed crew during the superintendent’s absence

Fully constructed and repaired API 620/650 tanks from fitting to welding

Fit and welded verticals, horizontals, nozzles, manways, floors, roofs, compression rings, and stairway platforms, external and internal floating roofs

Practiced safe behaviors while working in confined spaces in accordance with confined space certification

Applied Oil Sands Safety Association (OSSA) fall protection certification while operating at high elevations

Utilized Stick Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) 100% x-ray and phase array quality

Mechanic / Welder Level 3 / Group Leader Nov 2010 to Oct 2012

BAE Systems, Kuwait

Managed and provided technical guidance to 120 mechanics and welders on the 629 million USD Caiman Multi Theatre Vehicle (CMTV) Project

Supervised daily attendance of entire crew, approved time sheets and schedules

Worked with VSE Corporation and Rangerland Systems in the repair, upgrade, and modification of all Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Variants (CMTV, RG33, MAXXPRO, MAXXPRO Plus, MATV, Cougar)

Inspected, repaired, and presented MRAP Variants to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) for support of Coalition Forces

Led integrated tasks with the DCMA during final presentation and vehicle hand-off

Held an U.S. Army Motor Vehicle Operator Permit for all military vehicles and various capacity lift trucks

Oversaw paint department and became knowledgeable in Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC)

Managed inventory for all materials and expendables

Supervisor of Operations Level 1 2009 to Nov 2010

Fabrications Division, BAE Systems

Sealy, TX

Oversaw fabrication production plan reports and maintained score cards to track daily build

Championed and implemented diverse methods resulting a 20% cost reduction in company’s expendables.

Directed staffing levels, enforced attendance requirements and verified time schedules

Supervised the fabrication department personnel to ensure safety and resolve conflicts

Maintained ISO/TS Standards

Foreman of Operations 2007 to 2009

Fabrication Division, Armor Holdings/BAE Systems

Sealy, TX

Troubleshot robots and all welding machines

Assigned crew member tasks to efficiently maintain the build schedule

Compiled attendance reports and daily shift reports to verify the build quantity

Onboarded new hires, administered welding tests to all new hires for D1.1 and D1.3 certifications

Promoted safe behaviors to protect the well-being of all night shift welders

Level 2 Welder 2005 to 2007

Fabrication Division, Stewart and Stevenson/Armor Holdings, Sealy, TX

Setup and welded various production parts for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) trucks

Trained new hires

Performed quality assurance on all newly manufactured parts

Functioned as licensed forklift and crane operator

Regulated and ran the motoman robot machine

Used pneumatic tools and various calibrated equipment

Utilized GMAW/FCAW welding processes with 0.45 fluxcore and mig wires (LA100, L90, L56 series)

Valmont Industries 1998 to 2005

Structural Fitter/Welder, Brenham, TX

Welded all lighting structures and communication towers for Texas Highway Department

Assembled and welded all light poles

Operated the CNC plasma drill

Utilized GMAW/FCAW welding processes with 0.45 and 0.52 fluxcore and mig wires

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

2015 - OSHA 10 KB Safety Sinclair, Wyoming

2013 –Active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) EXP JAN 2023

May 2013 - Oil Sands Safety Association, Alberta, Canada

Accredited EWP Operator

Fall Protection Certification

Confined Space Entry and Monitoring Certification

May 2013 - BC Construction Safety Alliance, Alberta, Canada

CSTS-09 Construction Safety Training: Worksite Laws, PPE, Workplace Hazards, Field Level Hazard Assessment, WHMIS, Worksite Conditions, Environmental Factors, Emergency Response, Mobile Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Equipment, Excavating and Trenching, Defensive Driving

March 2013 - Sparc Academy, Houston, TX

American Welding Society Certified in GMAW/FCAW/SMAW

2011 - American Welding Society, Miami, FL

Welding Inspector Certificate

2005 - BAE Systems, Sealy, TX

Certified Welder Certificate

Certified Forklift and Aero-Lift Trainer

1998 - Valmont Welding School, Brenham, TX

Certified Welder Certificate

1998 - Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, TX

High School Diploma

ACHIEVEMENTS

2009 - Achievement Award, Sealy, TX

Recognition of personal commitment, dedication, and contribution to the success of BAE Systems

2007 - Special Recognition Award, Sealy, TX

Taking proper actions in reporting unauthorized personnel in the plant



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