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Grant, Allen

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Corpus Christi, TX **416

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Objective: Seeking for a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) position in a large scale industrial production company where I can use the skills I have acquired to help improve line, field, and operations.

Summary of Qualifications: Extensive knowledge in welding and metal fabrication. Strong abilities in in-depth knowledge of common welding processes, uses of jigs, fixtures and other template equipment, physical dexterity for welding and fabrication processes and blueprint interpretation. Competent general inspection of weld joints, welding in common welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SAW, OAW), proficient in using API 620, 650, 653, 1104; AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, ASME Section VIII, API Spec 5L; BS 7448: pt 2, PT, MT, and MT non destructive testing methods.

Education: Diploma; West Oso High School, Corpus Christi, TX; May 1998; Petroleum Specialist (Honor Graduate) , U.S. Army; FT. Lee, VA; May 1999; Certified Welding Inspector Prep Course, Baselind Data, Portland, TX; Apr 2009; AWS CAWI CERT# 09091514; Baseline Data, Portland, TX

Work Experience: Bullganger/ Tank Builder; Bay, LTD; Corpus Christi, TX

JUL 08- Present

Erection and repair of API 620 & 650 storage tanks. Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, bridge parts, and pressure vessels, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. Corresponds with experimental welders who analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable.

Tank Consultant; Specialty Tank Services (STS); Laporte, TX

DEC 07- JUN 08

Assisted and consulted on the installation, repair and removal of aboveground storage tanks, tank vapor seals and floating roofs. Bottom replacements, shell repairs, tank re-leveling, fittings and appurtenances, special design and engineering work. As well as specialty fabrication and construction project work.

Tank Foreman; BBB Tank Services; Corpus Christi, TX

NOV 06- AUG 07

Constructed tanks in various sizes in accordandce with API 653 and 650 standards.Coordinated multiple tank projects. coordinate sub contractors. Assisted in the planning and scheduling of work activities.Communicated with clients on progression of tank production.Report status of production in staff meetings.

Bullganger/ Seal Tech; HMT Tank Services; Beaumont, TX

NOV 05- AUG 06

Build vapor shoe seals, alluminum floating roofs per company and client specifications. Repair, demo, and erect aboveground storage tanks in accordance with API 653 & 650 standards.

Tank Farm Operator/ Fuel Distribution System Operator; Kellog- Brown & Root; Mosul, Iraq

APR 04- APR 05

Supervised the construction of tank farms at Baghdad (Camp Anaconda) and Mosul (Camp Diamondback), Iraq military bases Under LOGCAP III. Reviewed daily TSTI/ JSA/ JSA documents with fellow contractors and foriegn nationalist. Observe and interput gauge readings, meters, charts, and controls to ensure safe and efficient operation of the system. operate and maintain filtration equipment, metering, and all control valves associated with a petroluem tank farm. Operate and inspect various equipment to diagnose defects, making minor calibration adjustments as needed. Maintain various logs documenting issues, reciepts, and maintenance records.

Petroleum Specialist; U.S. Army; Schofield Barracks, HI; Camp Gary Owen, South Korea; Ft. Hood, TX

NOV 98- APR 04

125th Signal BN (ECO) Enviromnetal Compliance Officer. (POC) point of contact at the (HMR) Helemano Military Reservation Fuel Depot. Member of the 45th (CSG) Combat Support Group emergency spill response team. Managed the disposal of asbestos, aerosals, and other cfcs.Proficient in preforming the American petroleum institute testing and sampling on all incoming petroleum tankers and railcars to ensure that the quality of fuels that the (FSSP) Fuel System Supply Point recieves is up to army standards. Responsible fo the Aqua Glo and Milipore testing on all army aircraft to include the OH- 58D (KIOWA), UH-60 (BLACKHAWK), AH- 64 (APACHE), CH-47 (CHINOOK), and UH-1 (COBRA) for the 4/7th Cavalry (Camp Garrey Owen); 2nd Infantry Division at the Camp Stanton Army Airfield, South Korea, the 1/7th Cavalry (Garrey Owen), 1st Infantry Division at the Robert Gray Army Airfield, Ft. Hood,TX.

References: available upon request

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