Rig Welder

Tyler Gorder

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Cell: 406-***-**** ● E-mail: ********@*******.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Accomplished, versatile and high performance Pipe and Pipeline Welding Professional seeking an opportunity to secure a challenging role within the Oil and Gas Industry where vast industry experience, superior technical abilities, and strong project management skills can be leveraged to support an organization to achieve its goals.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

· Demonstrated experience as a Pipeline Welder, Operator, Inspector and Foreman.

· Proven time management and multitasking abilities; skillfully balances competing priorities.

· Displays a collaborative work ethic and a superior level of adaptability and initiative.

· Outstanding combination of communication, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.

· Versatile and energetic; demonstrates high levels of personal commitment and dedication.

· Self-directed and dependable; works autonomously without supervision.

· Superior level of academic achievement and continuous professional development.

· Recognized for strong coaching and mentoring skills, demonstrated commitment to safety and a proven ability to deliver projects on time and to the highest standards of quality.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAG Welding, Billings, MT, 2007 to Present

Pipe Welder

· Function as a contract welder for major clients including but not limited to, Conoco Phillips Pipeline Co., Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., Bridger Pipeline, Merrit Energy, and Hess Corporation.

· Carry out pipeline welding and compressor work for individual clients, demonstrating a proven ability to complete projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with client contract agreements.

· Employ strong technical abilities to test the pipeline system, evaluate results, provide clients with detailed reports, and offer recommendations for corrective and preventative actions where required.

· Serve as a subject matter expert to all clients, utilizing vast industry experience and pipeline welding expertise to provide swift and decisive answers to client concerns and questions.

· Forge, nurture, and maintain professional client relationships, consistently securing new, repeat, and referred business based on proven welding skills and project management expertise.

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., Williston, ND, 2006 to 2007

Working Foreman Gas Construction and Operations

· Performed all foreman related functions with responsibility for day-to-day operations over five counties of gas construction and operation in accordance with company timelines and objectives.

· Utilized vast experience to construct and maintain distribution gas systems, ensuring the highest levels of compliance to stringent safety procedures.

· Carried out comprehensive on-site inspections and conducted safety evaluation meetings to ensure the successful flow of communication in all areas of site safety, personal safety and operational safety.

· Provided leadership and direction to staff members and contractors in the execution of daily responsibilities and fostered a team-based work environment with an emphasis on goal attainment.

· Handled a diverse range of competing priorities including resource planning, assignment scheduling, operations planning, compliance, safety and project coordination among others.

· Responsible for mapping and recording modifications completed to upgrade distribution systems and carried out inspections of key valves and pipeline systems to ensure the highest quality standards.

· Coordinated projects from concept and planning to successful completion, working collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional team members to ensure the consistent achievement of goals.

Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co., Baker, MT, 2002 to 2006

Company Pipeline Welder

· Performed pipeline welding and compressor work for Conoco Phillips, a valued customer on the WBI pipeline system, ensuring the timely completion of tasks in accordance with client requirements.

· Carried out extensive testing of the pipeline system and piping utilizing hydrostatic testing methods to obtain results and prepared comprehensive reports and documentation for management review.

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· Functioned as a Welding Inspector utilizing in-depth experience and industry knowledge to evaluate contractor welds, identify anomalies and implement immediate corrective and preventative actions.

· Utilized destructive weld testing techniques to evaluate contract welders and performed x-ray quality welds using a diverse range of welding procedures.

· Performed welding operations on live sections of pipeline and acquired certifications in all company welding procedures in both rolled and fixed positions.

· Applied solid analytical skills to interpret spool drawings and blueprints, fabricating to specifications in accordance with company requirements.

· Served as an information resource to colleagues, contractors and senior management utilizing strong instructional skills to ensure the successful transfer of knowledge in all welding operations.

Montana Anvil Corporation, Billings, MT, 2001 to 2002

NDE Technician

· Seamlessly managed a diverse range of competing priorities in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment, utilizing proven time management skills to ensure the successful completion of projects.

· Functioned as Lead technician throughout the Positive Metallurgical Identification project, coordinating all phases of the project from initial concept to conclusion.

· Leveraged proven critical thinking skills to read and analyze x-rays of welds made in refineries at Billings MT, Conoco, Exxon, and Cenex and worked with the Radiographer in the examination of pipe welds.

Earlier Professional Experience …

Machine Operator / Assistant Foreman, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Glendive, MT, 1997 to 1999

· Advanced rapidly to the role of Assistant Foreman based on a strong work ethic, performed Thermite welder and Frog welding, and operated the speed swing and additional track machinery.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree, Welding Technology, North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND, 2001

Graduated with Top Honors / 4.0 GPA - NDSCS Student Scholarship, 2000 - Nominated by Professor

Business Studies, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND, 1996 to 2001

General Studies, Dawson Community College, Glendive, MT, 1995 to 1996

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master Welder Certificate - Ongoing

Welding certifications in pipe and plate processes

National Welding Inspection School Certified Pipeline Weld Inspector

OSHA Competent Person Ditch Shoring Card

SCBA Training Card (Self contained breathing apparatus)

H2STrained

Confined Space Entry and Occupation Training

HF Acid Training

Level II dye Penetrant Testing Card

Level I Ultra Sonic Testing Card

Red Cross First Aid and CPR Card

OSHA General Industry and Safety Health Card

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Welding Society

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life and additional community service programs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word, MS Excel, Internet Applications and 10-Key

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