Structural Steel Sheet Metal
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SUMMARY
Mr. Narvaez is an experienced welder with over 30 years of expertise in various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, STICK, and Flux Core on pipe and plate. He is proficient in welding and x-raying weldments, arc gouging, and utilizing cutting torch plasma cutting methods. Demonstrated expertise in operating overhead cranes, forklifts, and JLG man lifts to facilitate efficient project execution. Skilled in drilling, riveting, punching, cutting, and forming techniques to meticulously prepare structural steel components to exact specifications. Experience fabricating structural steel platforms, beams, piping, and girders based on blueprints and layouts.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ohmeste Limited – Corpus Christi, TX, US Jan 2024 to Apr 2024
Certified Welder
●Certified to work on heat exchangers
●Welding on nozzles, shells, tubes, baffles, and expansion joints.
Fluor Corporation – Sugar Land, TX, US Dec 2022 to Oct 2023
Structural Welder / Journeyman
●Worked at Kiewit (New Fortress project). Transferred to CC Polymers (project), but the project was put on hold.
●Fabricated weldments for structural steel platforms, beams, piping, and girders based on blueprints and layouts.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Employed TIG and MIG wire welding techniques to weld structural sheet metal components like steel.
Corpus Christi Army Depot – Corpus Christi, TX, US Mar 2021 to Dec 2022
TIG Welder
●Repaired containers for helicopter blades, rotor heads, post sections for the US Navy / Department of Defense
(DoD). Conducted panel installation, as well as welding and fabricating with sheet metal.
●Worked in sheet metal department on tools using computers to pull jigs fixtures for parts to be cut & machined.
●Trained in the heat treatment department for parts to be heat treated to tech data.
●Attended a two-week training class on installing rivets, tailored specifically to helicopter aircraft.
●Measured and cut sheet metal pieces designed or laid out on the prints.
●Participated in scanning damaged aircraft sections to replace components as needed.
●Fabricated weldments off blueprints, using precision hand tools, templates, and fixtures. Utilized template fixtures to ensure precise fitting of new components.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Used shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups.
●Conducted TIG welding and MIG wire welding on sheet metal weldments.
Markle Manufacturing – San Antonio, TX, US Sep 2020 to Mar 2021
Welder / Fabricator
●Welded and fabricated various projects for Citgo Refinery and Steel Dynamics with structural steel platforms, oil tanks, and piping. Measured, cut, and prepared sheet metal pieces designed or laid out on prints for fabrication.
●Conducted drilling, countersinking, tapping, and thread-making operations to meet project requirements.
●Fabricated weldments based on blueprints using hand tools, templates, and fixtures to ensure precise assembly.
●Conducted TIG welding and MIG wire welding techniques on sheet metal weldments.
●Executed grinding and sanding operations on sheet metal components for cosmetic fits and surface preparation.
Holt Cat – San Antonio, TX, US Jul 2019 to Apr 2020
Welder / Fabricator
●Welded and fabricated weldments on tanks, plows, lift adapters for glass buckets, and turf rollers weldments.
●Utilized shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups and ensure precise assembly.
●Conducted TIG welding and MIG wire welding on sheet metal weldments.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
TD Industries – San Antonio, TX, US Nov 2018 to Apr 2019
Journeyman Welder
●Conducted welding on piping for chillers and gas lines, and assembly.
●Drilled, countersunk, and formed holes to specifications to prepare piping for installation.
●Collaborated closely with project teams to facilitate efficient piping installation and assembly processes.
Aerotek Staffing – Houston, TX, US Feb 2018 to Oct 2018
Welder
●Conducted welding and assembly on weldments for air turbines and hydro pods support structures.
●Utilized measurement and fabrication skills to ensure accurate fit-ups and alignment.
●Applied TIG and MIG welding techniques to fabricate and repair components.
●Executed grinding and sanding operations on sheet metal components for cosmetic fits and surface preparation.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Used shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups.
G&H Diversified – Houston, TX, US Mar 2017 to Jan 2018
Welder Fabricator
●Welded and fabricated weldments for various clients, National Oilwell Shaffer, Terex.
●Measured, cut, and prepared materials for fabrication. Used shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups.
●Fabricated and welded components to meet project specifications and quality standards.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Conducted TIG welding and MIG wire welding on sheet metal weldments.
Petronash Americas LLC – Jan 2015 to Feb 2016
Welder / Fabricator Lead Man
●Welded and fabricated projects for Dubai and Venezuela, as well as Phillips on chemical injector skids.
●Oversaw measurement and cutting operations to ensure accurate fabrication of components.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Used shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups.
●Conducted TIG welding and MIG wire welding on sheet metal weldments.
Weatherford Intl. – Pearland Aug 2013 to Jan 2015
Welder
●Welded and fabricated drilling tools for offshore projects for major oil companies. Additionally, worked offshore on a special welding project at the Weatherford facility in Odessa, Texas.
●Measured, cut, and prepared materials for fabrication. Used shims to fabricate pieces for fit-ups.
●Fabricated, welded, and repaired critical components for oilfield equipment.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
National Oil Well / Varco – Houston, TX, US Jul 2005 to Aug 2013
Welder / Fabricator
●Welded and fabricated drilling tools for offshore projects for major oil and drilling companies.
●Measured, cut, and prepared materials for fabrication.
●Fabricated and welded components for oilfield equipment to meet industry standards and project specifications.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
Baker Hughes – Houston, TX, US Mar 2000 to Aug 2003
Welder
●Welded and fabricated for offshore drilling tools.
●Conducted precise measurement and cutting operations to prepare materials for fabrication.
●Drilled, riveted, punched, cut, formed, and countersunk various structural steel components to specifications.
●Fabricated and welded components for drilling equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.
Stewart & Stewart – Houston, TX, US 1989-1998
Welder / Fabricator
Welding and fabricating on LM 6000,5000,501,2500 Turbine units.
EDUCATION
Taft High School San Antonio, TX, US 1978
High School Diploma
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
FCAW 316LT1-4 Stainless Steel 0.45 DIA. 3G
GMAW Er70s-6 Carbon Steel 3G ASTM A516 Grade 70
GMAW 316Lsi Stainless Steel 2G 3G 4G. 0.35 DIA
GMAW& FCAW ER80S--D2 & E71lt-1 ASI 4140 4140 Pipe
GMAW&FCAW AISI8620 TO AISI 1026 6 IN OD PIPE 1G
GTAW ER70S-2 3/32-1/8 Diameter Filler Metal 2G
IADC RIGPASS SAFEGULF. Land & Offshore
SMAW 316lsi 2G 3G. 3/32-1/8 dia Electrode
SMAW 7018 2g 3g 4g
SMAW 7018 4F 3F ASTM-36
6g SMAW FCAW
6g SMAW 6010-7018
Welding
Heat Exchanger
Structural Steel
Sheet Metal
Hand Tools
TIG Welding
Project Team Skills
Quality Standards
Turbines
Fabrication Skills
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