Cephas Rungwandi
Midland, Texas 361-***-**** ****************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Professional and competent industrial, construction, and welding professional with great physical endurance and strength. Great hand-eye and mental coordination to handle all precise work given. Result-oriented and easy to collaborate with. Expert in power tools and other equipment in a safe manner. SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Welder September 2023 – March 2024
Bay Limited – Corpus Christi, Texas
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to plan layouts
• Weld small and large components such as beams, pipelines, etc.
• Maintain and repair all machinery on-site
• Monitory machinery for appropriate usage and temperature Welder March 2023 – March 2024
Kiewit Offshore Services – Corpus Christi, Texas
• Follow and enforce safety regulations, including wearing hear-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes
• Assess welded surfaces, structures, and components to identify all errors
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements Welding Inspector October 2020 – March 2022
Nyams Engineering Mining Services – South Africa, Africa
• Verified welding filler metals and matching with the base material
• Reviewed and approved welding procedures
• Verified the base materials delivered to correspond the delivery note
• Monitor the material storage and the consumables storages
• Conducted visual inspections during the welding process to minimize redo jobs or errors
• Verified documentation of performance qualification test and results Welder December 2017 – November 2019
Mockey Pipeline Construction – Gauteng, South Africa
• Maintained welding equipment and machinery
• Followed blueprints to determine material measurements, and take responsibility for fabricating parts used in the later assembly process
• Troubleshoot issues with welding equipment and maintained a clean and safe work area Pipe Fitter August 2017– November 2017
Kents – Sasolburg, South Africa
• Supported oil and gas production, hydraulic and pneumatics, heating and cooling systems, and hot water supply
• Applied knowledge of system operations to choose the appropriate pipe type and size
• Threaded and bended pipes using pipe bending tools and threading machines
• Innovative/Team Worker
• Cognitive skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Physical Skills/Technological Skills
• Organization
• Blueprint interpretation
• Technical building skills
• Memory/Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Power Drill expertise
• Inspected pipes using threads, soldering, brazing, or cemented connections
• Created protective pipe layers using paints and others appropriate materials Welder April 2014 – August 2017
VR Steel A – Alberton, South Africa
• Welded all size bore pipes of various metal and alloys
• Maintained responsibility for all tools and equipment assigned to the group
• Laid out and installed piping, equipment, and other mechanical systems in compliance with construction drawings and specifications
Welder March 2008 – November 2008
Redwing Nine – Zimbabwe, Africa
• Tested and inspected welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Repaired machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Aligned components using calipers, rulers, and clamp pieces Education/Certifications
• Diploma – Welding Inspector
• Trade Test Certificate – Welding (Red Seal)
• Trade Test Certificate – Boiler Maker
• Trade Test Certificate – Plater Welder
• Artisan Trade Test Certificate - Plater Welder
• M.I.E. Ref No: 11276920