Sam Tompkins
Beckville, TX *****
*************@*****.***
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
QC/QA Inspector
SLB (field bridge) temp-Shreveport, LA
July 2024 to March 2025
• Performed regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports, documenting findings and recommending improvements
• Trained new employees on quality control procedures, ensuring consistent understanding and implementation across the team
• Monitored production lines regularly throughout shifts; identified potential issues or deviations from established guidelines
• Check fit up and flange alignment and gaskets installation on pipe, check bolt up and torque values as specified by customer observed and witnessed torque to be executed so units could be moved to the next process
Boiler Technician
Clyde industries-Tatum, TX
January 2023 to June 2024
Boiler Tech/Welder maintenance on wall blowers,soot blowers,retracts and water cannons,support preventive maintenance programs, repair retracts,install motors drive chains, gears sprokets,troublshoot and run required retracts for Smart Clean System from HMI for internal boiler cleaning programs between tube panels,support plant operations during outages inspection walk downs for discovery work set up and alignment for water targeting with smart water cannons programs from HMI in critical areas of steam supplied soot blowers in recovery boilers paper and pulp mills,support break in and inspections walk downs for discovery work, inventory parts fittings, motrs coordinate necessary orders for stock parts light electrical work including troubleshooting Allen Bradley device nets and control panels identified VFD faults, identified cause for breakers and fuses Welder/Boilermaker Foreman
ALLIED POWER GROUP-Fort Worth, TX
January 2022 to December 2022
Replacement of boiler tubes panels economizer work water walls mill and prep boiler tubes and pipe weld out skin cassing replaced refractoryand pins, repair or replace expansion joints,install process pipe,torque to enginnered torque values,placement of motors heat exchangers, heavy rigging and machine placement and leveling, bull rigging,general maintenance and house keeping support maintain and PM programs for pumps,fan motors monitor control gauges,fluid and oil gauges, managed all related site glasses for freeze protection programs, Foreman duties including daily safety meetings,JSA programs, tool box talks,coordinate with plant personnel and management teams,direct employees for daily activities, walk down process piping for clearance approval, LOTO programs, assisted in visual inspection check for structural cracks using die pentratate and developer hydro pipe and pipe packages test welders for pre employment using destructive bend test overall accountability of welders boilermakers for safety and productivity
Welder/Millwright/Boilermaker
PCL Group-Fort Worth, TX
January 2021 to December 2021
Stick tig and mig welding,weld and fit handrails, mezzanine decks, installed all related structure supports, heavy rigging, use Hillman skate for machine placement and leveling, repair or replace pipe,pipe supports, fan motors, install or repair expansion joints for hot air ducts, repair and replace refractory,install pumps,valves,general warehouse duties over see in going and out going materials stage and store in appropriate work areas PM rotating equipment fan pipe upgrades for package boilers,chillers,conveyors, belts rollers, air handlers,maintenance for bearings,motors,install main inlet water intake valves and pumps monitor site glasses and gauges for freeze protection programs throughout the plant use torch,grinders drills offload materials and store in designate areas,OSHA 30,TWIC Card, JLG,siccor lifts,boom lifts,Sky Trac certified forklift certified safe rigging certified Welder/ boilermaker Foreman
Bernhard-Lafayette, LA
March 2020 to February 2021
Over see and help install duct work during Hurricane Relief effort after Hurricane Laura and Delta,rig Equipment and HVAC units and set onto roof top curbs secure units to roof tops,weld out all related structure supports and mechanical pipe, inspect gaskets and pipe fit up,check for correct accuracy and torque values of bolt up pipe install stainless food grade pipe conveyors and pipe systems for food grade plants and industrial kitchens, casinos,hotels,restaurants, schools and colleges in the Baton Rouge,Lake Charles and surrounding areas mig
• Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular safety meetings to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and minimize workplace accidents
• Resolved any issues or conflicts within the pipe crew team by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering a positive work environment
• Collaborated with subcontractors/vendors to ensure timely delivery of required materials/equipment for uninterrupted workflow
• Collaborated with quality control inspectors to ensure adherence to project specifications and industry standards
• Monitored inventory levels of construction materials and equipment, initiating timely procurement to avoid delays in project progress
• Assessed damage caused by fire, water, or mold and developed a comprehensive restoration plan
• Performed water extraction, drying, dehumidification, and sanitization to mitigate further damage
• Utilized specialized equipment such as air movers, dehumidifiers, ozone generators for effective restoration
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the restoration process
• Maintained detailed records of work performed including before-and-after photos for documentation purposes
Boilermaker/Pipefitter
KBR-Longview, TX
March 2018 to May 2020
set up and place machinery package boilers,chillers into place install,extruders, centrifuge pumps valves and pipe, Hydro pipe and spool peices to required PSI enginnered specifications installed emergency fire water lines for plant fire water protection programs inspect underground lines for possible damage and removal
instal proper gaskets and torque to torque values, off load machinery bolt up and install all related equipment and pipe clean and prep weld out parts to be welded install pipe in hangers,brush or replace tubes in chillers install air handlers bolt up and install spool peices,fab screw pipe
• Inspected completed work to ensure proper functioning of installed piping systems
• Tested piping systems for leaks using pressure gauges or hydrostatic testing methods Millwright/Welder
Johnson Construction-Bates City, MO
April 2017 to March 2018
Agricultural millwright for various food grade plants, weld out food grade pipe and fittings,ethanol plants cement plants repair mechanical pipe conveyors, follow maintenance programs repair and install silos, conveyor installation demo work,installation of all related mechanical pipe and equipment, installation and maintenance,trip houses bag houses,air movers and air handlers, install bucket elevator and drag belt elevator systems mezzanine decks,and conveyors,installation of all platforms stairs and gratings set up machinery skate into place set and leveling, heavy rigging working at heights JLG,siccor lifts drills,7018,6010,6011,tig,mig welding
Pipefitter/Welder Foreman
McCarthy-Wyle Texas
January 2014 to March 2018
Over see pipe crews welders and labors for underground water clarification projects for the city of Wylie coordinate with X Ray teams weld map process pipe coordinate daily activities for trenches and pipe installation check bolt up pipe for torque values and fit up overall accountability for safety and production goals interface with city management
• Collaborated with engineering teams to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications for accurate implementation of pipeline systems
• Utilized heavy machinery such as excavators or backhoes when necessary during excavation phases
• Ensured compliance with environmental regulations during all stages of pipeline installation
• Collaborated with subcontractors/vendors to ensure timely delivery of required materials/equipment for uninterrupted workflow
Boilermaker/Welder Millwright
Elite Piping /Stronghold Companies-Pasadena, TX
January 2014 to February 2018
new construction,brown field type construction job duties bolt up and install spool peices motors pumps valves, extruders,expanders, set and placement of machinery heavy rigging and leveling installed all related mechanical pipe components fit up install relief valves,gate valves
• Assisted in the assembly of pipe sections, fittings, valves, and couplings using various tools and equipment
• Performed pressure tests on installed pipes to identify leaks or defects
• Used hand tools such as wrenches, cutters, saws, and drills to assemble or disassemble pipe components as needed
• Managed inventory of materials required for each project ensuring availability when needed
• Responded promptly to emergency repair requests, minimizing downtime for clients
• Maintained accurate records of daily activities including hours worked, materials used, and tasks completed
Welder
Rescar-Tataum, tx
January 2013 to December 2013
Rail car inspection and repair rail cars,fly ash cars for TXU /Vista Energy, Tataum Tx/Martin Lake, inspect and replace brakes,cylinders,air testing, repair and weld cracks in bins and hoppers,check all fluid levels and air pressure gauges
Education
Associate
Skills
• Quality Inspection (10+ years)
• Hazmat
• ASME codes & standards (10+ years)
• Plasma Cutting (10+ years)
• Maintenance management
• Manufacturing
• Tooling
• Mentoring
• Quality Control
• Heavy lifting
• Welding (10+ years)
• Forklift (10+ years)
• GIS
• Boiler (10+ years)
• Continuous improvement
• MIG welding
• Construction
• Packaging
• TIG welding
• Training & development
• ISO 9001
• Load & unload
• Industrial Maintenance
• Load & Unload
• Rigging (10+ years)
• Supervising experience
• Crane
• Forklift (10+ years)
• Assembly
• OSHA training (10+ years)
• Forklift,boom lifts,JLG,Skytrac (10+ years)
• Order Picking
• Conflict management
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Order Picker
• Risk Management
• Quality control
• FCAW
• Shipping & Receiving
• Writing Skills
• Pallet Jack
• Management
• Quality assurance
• Team management
• Millwright (10+ years)
• Warehouse Experience
• Freight Experience (10+ years)
• Non-destructive testing
• Employee Orientation
• SAP
• Machining
• Landscape Maintenance
• Construction (10+ years)
• Materials Handling (10+ years)
• Stick welding (10+ years)
• Industrial equipment
• Plumbing
• Mechanic experience
• Fabrication
Certifications and Licenses
AWS D1.1
Present
Pallet Jack Certification
Guard Card
OSHA 10
ARSC Basic Orientation Plus
CPR Certification
Welding Certification
MSHA Certification
NCCER Certification
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training Certified Quality Auditor
Driver's License
PERC Card
AED Certification
ASQC Certification
Overhead Crane Certification
Associate Safety Professional
First Aid Certification
Passenger Endorsement
HACCP Certification