Tyler Allen
QA/QC
Barnesville,Georgia
Summary
Hardworking Welding Inspector with 15years of industry experience. Versed in applicable codes, welding techniques and fabrication requirements.
Focused welding professional adept at inspecting work, writing specifications, and assessing welder skills. Quality-driven and knowledgeable leader with advanced understanding of all processes of welding, brazing, soldering, and oxy-fuel cutting as well as plasma.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/QC Welding Inspector
Day And Zimmermann
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained current knowledge of ACI,API,and Boiler NBIC codes.
- Used Excel to track data and write up results.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Wrote welding policies and specifications for jobs.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Managed emails and calls throughout the day, collaborated within the team and client with two different sites sometimes more.
Welding Inspector
Zachry Maintenance Services
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify process gaps and develop solutions, resulting in [result], [result], and [result]
- Communicate with diverse [teams/clients], build rapport and long-term relationships, and achieve [client/customer satisfaction metric]
- Tested welders for understanding of code and proficiency in different environments.
- Wrote welding policies and specifications for jobs.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Used excel to track data and write up results.
- Managed approximately 40 calls per day.
- Overseen approximately 65 welders on-site.
- Attended meetings involving business decisions/bids.
Boilermaker Welder
Zachry Maintenance Services
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Highly skilled in gas and arc welding processes, as well as cutting and gouging techniques
- Proven ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
- Expert knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and tools necessary to assemble and repair boiler systems
- In-depth understanding of safety regulations and requirements
- Demonstrated success in fabrication and installation of boilers, tanks, and other equipment
- Skilled in troubleshooting and repair of boilers, tanks, and other equipment
- Experienced in the use of oxyacetylene torches and thermodynamic welding processes
- 3+ years of experience as a Boilermaker Welder in a heavy industry setting
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
Combo Welder
Zachry Maintenance Services
02.2013 - 06.2017
- Experienced Combo Welder with 10+ years in welding design and fabrication
- Proficient in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes
- Skilled in working with aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and other technical drawings
- Experienced in operating oxyacetylene torches, plasma cutters, and other welding equipment
- Demonstrated ability to operate production equipment and weld components to specifications
- Proven track record of meeting production deadlines and ensuring quality control
- Knowledgeable of OSHA safety regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Completed work with proper alignment and allowances for shrinkage to produce durable welds.
Pipefitter Apprentice
McKenneys Mechanical
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Installed various types of piping systems including gas, water, and HVAC
- Assembled and disassembled industrial piping systems according to blueprints and technical drawings
- Fabricated pipe components to meet specifications using tools such as cutting torches, threaders, and welders
- Assisted in testing and troubleshooting piping systems
- Adhered to all safety protocols when working with hazardous materials
- Inspected pipe systems for structural integrity and compliance with codes
- Performed minor repairs and maintenance on pipe systems as necessary
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
Pipefitter Helper
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - 01.2013
- Performed daily maintenance and repairs on a variety of pipe sizes and materials
- Assembled and installed piping systems in a variety of residential and commercial properties
- Installed and connected valves and fittings on pipe systems
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and diagrams
- Assisted pipefitters in fabrication of pipe supports, hangers, and other related equipment
- Prepared and cleaned pipe surfaces prior to welding
- Utilized various hand and power tools to cut, thread, and assemble pipes
- Worked with copper, PVC, and galvanized piping systems
- Followed established safety protocols on the job site
Education
High School Diploma -
Mechanical Trades Institute
Barnesville, GA05.2010
Skills
- Pipefitting, Tube welding, combo welding, weld inspector
- Cad
- Solidworks
- Bluebeam
- Excel
- Non-destructive testing
- Project management experience
- Welding techniques
- Welding maps preparation
- Safety awareness
- Certified welding inspector
- Magnetic particle testing
- Fabrications experience
- Welding reviews
- Pipeline inspections
- Documentation skills
- Visual inspection
- Ultrasonic testing
- Defect identification
- Quality management systems
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified welding inspector - AWS
Timeline
QA/QC Welding Inspector
Day And Zimmermann
01.2025 - Current
Pipefitter Helper
Zachry Industrial
03.2023 - 01.2013
Welding Inspector
Zachry Maintenance Services
02.2020 - 01.2025
Boilermaker Welder
Zachry Maintenance Services
06.2017 - 05.2021
Pipefitter Apprentice
McKenneys Mechanical
01.2014 - 09.2014
Combo Welder
Zachry Maintenance Services
02.2013 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Mechanical Trades Institute