James Jackson
Welder/Fabricator
Whitney, Tx. ***92
**********@*****.***
Willing to relocate: No
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience
Welding Instructor
TSTC - Waco, TX April 2020 to Present
Instruct students on all welding procedures
Welding Superintendent
Marlin Construction
November 2019 to March 2020
Supervised the welding and fabrication of piping systems on the Delek Refinery. Welded on multiple plants and pump stations with my own rig and tools
Welder/Fabricator
Lauren Engineers & Construction April 2019 to October 2019
Welded on multiple plants and pump stations with my own rig and tools
Welder/Fabricator
Black Eagle Energy Services July 2018 to February 2019
• Welded and fabricated pipe with precise blueprints with my own welding rig and tools
• Welded pipe in all positions (7018 uphill progression and downhill progression with 6010 and 8010) on x-ray lines
Pipe welder
Fabrication and Construction Services August 2017 to May 2018
• Welded and fabricated pipe and structures with my own welding rig and tools
• Welded pipe in all positions (7018 uphill progression and downhill progression with 6010 and 8010) on x-ray lines
Combination Pipe Welder
Zachry
February 2016 to May 2017
Tig and stick welds on 2" to 36" pipe (stainless and carbon) with 100% x-rays
Combination Pipe Welder
Matrix Services
July 2015 to January 2016
• Welded and fabricated carbon and stainless pipe with GTAW and SMAW processes
• Welding all positions on 2" to 8" stainless and 2" to 24" carbon pipe, as well as numerous structure welds
Welder
Saulsbury Industries January 2015 to May 2015
• Welded and fabricated pipe and structure with my own welding rig and tools
• Welded pipe in all positions (7018 uphill progression and downhill progression with 6010 and 8010) on 100% x-ray lines
Welder
Day or Night Heating/Air Conditioning January 2010 to January 2011
Welded and maintained pipe fences and cattle pens; operated heavy equipment
Cavalry Scout
United States Army
January 2003 to December 2009
• E-5 (Sgt.) Squad Leader
• Supervised and managed soldiers year round in the states and during deployments.
• Responsible for the accountability for more than $200,000 worth of equipment and weapons
Education
Certificate in Advanced Pipe and Combination Welding in Welding
Texas State Technical College-Waco - Waco, TX
January 2013 to May 2014
Associates Degree in Applied Science in Diesel Equipment Technology
Texas State Technical College - Waco, TX
May 2011 to December 2012 Skills
• I am a military veteran who works great with a team and am a born leader and teacher. I am an efficient pipe welder, fitter and fabricator who owns my own welding rig and tools.
I have worked for the last 6 years on various oil and gas projects as a rig welder. I have extensive knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting blue prints. I worked hard in earning my education and graduated with honors. I also have diesel mechanic training and skills.
• Fabrication
• Welder Fabricator
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
Military Service
Branch: United States Army
Rank: E5