Pipe Welder Fabricator

WALTER "BRYAN" MCCATHERN

Bethune, SC ***** 843-***-**** **************@*****.***

Professional Summary

(Coded)-Combination Pipe Welder/Boilermaker/Fabricator/Fitter/Mechanical Maintanace Mechanic, Millwright/Etc. with over 10 years of experience in all phases of welding, working with a variety of different materials, alloys, and Mechanical Piping tools in Industrial and Commercial environments. Also can Fit piping & tubing systems as well. Comfortable with technology and Industrial machinery, quickly learns new skills and processes. As a Coded Combination Pipe Welder, I practiced in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Retro- Fit/Turn-Arounds, Commissioning processes, New Constuction Etc. with certifications in ASME Section 9, HAZMAT, Lockout-Tagout, Line-Break, Rigging, Welding & Piping, AED/CPR/First Aid, MSHA, and OSHA, Etc.

Industrious Coded Combination Pipe/Structural -Welder/Fabricator proficient in welding on various materials, in a wide variety of positions, using various welding methods/Procedures. Hardworking individual possessing unmatched abilities to read and interpret schematics, blueprints and drawings to effectively plan & Execute sequence of installations & Repairs, Etc. Certified Journeymen 6G Coded Combination Pipe/Structural Welder/Fabricator/Rigger-Signal Person Etc. Skills

In-depth OSHA & MSHA knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Building systems and services

Knowledgeable of Piping Systems, metal

components, and the Fabrication/Welding of

Different Alloys, Etc.

Dependable, reliable, Self-Motivated, and

Organized

Knowledgeable in construction

Design Codes & Standards knowledge

Piping System-Code Repairs (ASME Section

9-Welding & Piping)

Pipe and Fabrication knowledge

Interpersonal skills-(Communication)

Extremely quick learner/ & Multi-Task

Pipes and Fittings experience

“Certified Coded Combination Pipe & Structural

Welder”

Fabricating piping systems, and components

Code Repairs (ASME Section 9 “Stamp R”)

Strong Mechanical aptitude

Experienced in Industrial and Commercial

Environments, Processes, and procedures in a wide

Variety of Industries.

Also experienced Fabricating Stainless Steel Piping Systems, cutting, and measuring tools to prevent

shrinkage/Drawing

Exposure to engineering development, and Design

Capable of heavy lifting

Valid S.C driver's license

Advanced Pipe Welding & Fabrication

Troubleshooting Technical Issues

Aligning Pipe Systems

Pipefitting Experience

Proper Rigging (Certified Rigger)

Pipe Installation expertise

Blueprints and schematics

Pipeline, Construction, Maintanace, & Inspections Leadership abilities, Inter-Personal Skills

“Communication”, & Written Communication

Welding construction, & Pipeline Construction

Tool repair and maintenance

Work History

Combination Pipe Welder & Pipefitter, Etc 01/2022 - 12/2022 Cayce Mechanical

Utilized levels and lasers to check slopes for conformance to requirements. Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings for assembly and fabrication. Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste. Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels. Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints. Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing. Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.

Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks. Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings. Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required. Combination Pipe Welder/Maintenance Mechanic 09/2021 - 11/2021 RPE Contracting Inc. @ Georgia Pacific

Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.

Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work. Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations. Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers. Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.

Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced Pipe Welding using the Tig Welding Process. Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts. Beveled and cut Stainless, and Carbon Steel piping, using saws, threading machines and cutting torches. Combination Pipe & Structural Welder/Fabricator 11/2020 - 05/2021 Austin Industrial - International Paper

Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required. Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed. Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality. Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.

Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment. Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations. Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques. Welded various types of Alloys using a variety of different Welding Processes to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.

Prepared Different phases of welding equipment to perform Advanced Pipe/Structural Welding & Fabrication work, for a variety of different Piping Systems.

Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Interpreted orthographic and isometric drawings to perform welding tasks, including assembling and fabricating. Beveled and cut piping, using saws, threading machines and cutting torches. Utilized levels and lasers to check slopes for conformance to requirements. Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion. Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts. Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment. Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter/Mechanical 05/2019 - 07/2020 Gold Mech Inc. - Fort Jackson, SC

Victalic Piping experience in a variety of sizes.

Fabricated Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Carbon steel and PVC Piping. Correctly and safely used a variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties. Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. Completed light, and Heavy Commercial, and Industrial fabrication duties, including welding, Rigging and pipefitting.

Maintained and repaired boilers, chillers, air handlers, DIW, IWW, scrubbers and closed-loop systems. Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts. Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Assembled structural forms to support compnets such as boiler parts, pressure vessels, & Piping Systems Etc. Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques. Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines. Used metallurgy, Variety of different Advanced Pipe Welding techniques to complete Quality work on-time, and on Budget.

Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion. Skilled with all different Processes of Advanced Pipe Welding and Fabrication/Fitting/Commissioning/Etc. Combination Pipe Welder (Coded) 12/2018 - 04/2019

The Roberts Company

Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required. Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components. Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools. Conducted hydrostatic water testing.

Completed light fabrication duties, including welding and pipefitting. Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion. Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues. Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead. Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints. Assembled Mechanical/Piping system parts such as, boiler parts, and pressure vessels, Silo's, Tanks, Etc. All were Fabricated to adhere to all (ASME Section IX “Piping, & Pressure Vessls, Etc. Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter/Fabricator 07/2018 - 12/2018 Triad Mechanical Contractors

Made repairs on piping systems, such as steam, and chemical pipes using all different phases of welding, but usually fitted and welded using the (GTAW) Tig welding process. Also purged ALL Stainless Steel to have a clean slick Root pass on butt welds, and welded in all positions. Victalic piping, Screw piping, Weld Piping, in all different alloys. Bolt up flanges, Torqued to specifications using all proper tools and PPE. Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices. Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed. Employed different welding techniques on a variety of different alloys, to assemble parts and components, Piping Systems etc.

Continuously monitored safety and quality of welding work while using Different Welding Procedures on Different metal/Piping Dimensions and materials, like Carbon Steel, and Stainless steels, Etc. Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts. Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations. Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques. Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion Continuously monitored safety and quality of welding work while using My Tig Rig on Stainless Steel materials.. Education

Scaffold Awareness 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L: Scaffold Awareness 2020 Impact Safety - Evans, GA

Certification: Safety For And About Paper Mills 03/2019

“TappiSafe”- Modern Mainteance-Darlington, SC

OSHA 10 Hour Safety 08/2016

OSHA - Kershaw, SC

MSHA (Mining Safety Hazards Association): Above Ground Mining, For (Haile Gold Mine) 2016 MSHA - Kershaw, SC

Awarded Certification in MSHA.

Advanced Pipe Welding/Fitting/Blueprint Reading : Piping/Welding/Fitting/Mechanical/Maintenance 2013 Central Carolina Technical College - Camden, SC

Certifications And Awards in Welding : Welding Technology 2013 Applied Technology Education Campus - Camden, SC

OSHA Compliant Qualification : Rigger/Signalperson-Hand/Voice 2013 ATS SPECIALIZED TRAINING, LLC (Certified Rigger) - Heath Springs, SC High School Diploma 2011

North Central High School - Kershaw, SC

Certifications

“TappiSafe” - Paper Mill safety Training and information Certificate, (International Paper in Eastover,SC) Certified Rigger/Signalperson-Hand/Voice OSHA Compliant Qualification. Issued: 9/20/2013 Expires: 9/20/2016

Heartsaver CPR AED, American Heart Association, Issued: 4/2014- Expires: 4/2016. (MSHA, & OSHA) Mundy Equipment Operator License for JLG Lift, Scissor Lift, Forklift, Loyal, etc. Issued: 5/2014- Expires: 5/2017.

Completer Certification for an Occupational Completer in Welding, issued by Applied Technology Education Campus (A.T.E.C). Issued: 5/2011.

Certified for "R" Stamp Holder for "Alterations & Repairs", and able to certify to a variety of different welding processes, and positions. While also using the purging process as well. ASME XI "R" Stamp Holder Certification 6G 2 inch Stainless Steel Pipe Welding test, using 308 Filler metal

(ATEC) Student of the Month for Outstanding Performance in the Welding program 03/2011. Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) Workplace Skills Certificate, completed 8 hours of workshop instructions in Job-Seeking and Job-Keeping Skills, Issued:05/2011. Central Carolina Technical College Presidents List, Issued: 01/2011 in the Welding program. Most Improved in (ATEC) Welding Program, Issued: 05/2011. Welder Performance Qualification - (WPQ) - Stamp Number: 198, I took a Combination 6G Pipe Welding test. Had to Tig Weld the Root pass, then 7018 3/32 Fill, and Cap (Using Stringers) on 2 inch, Sch. 40 Carbon Steel, also had to Tig Weld a 2 inch Sch. 40 Stainless Steel Pipe. Passed Both Visual and. And Bend Tests (Root, and Face). (04/2019).

Confined Space Attendant & Entrant Certified.

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