Adrian Torres
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Combo Welder with 10 years of experience in industrial construction, refinery maintenance, fabrication, shutdowns, and turnaround projects. Experienced in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on structural steel and piping systems. Strong background in rigging, pipe rack installation, and heavy industrial environments. Known for producing high-quality welds, maintaining safe work practices, and completing projects efficiently under pressure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
United Industrial inc
Houston
01.2024 - Current
- Welding on 36in through 2in carbon steel pipe sch 120 some heavy wall with j bevel and pre heat had to purge our 9 chrome for good quality xray welds also welded stainless steel sch 10 very delicate and precise with the way it draws with heat to keep it square
- Assist with pipe rack installation, fabrication, and heavy rigging operations
- Maintain safe work practices during refinery and plant projects
COMBO WELDER /
Worley Industrial
Houston
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked on industrial construction and maintenance projects
- Completed structural and pipe welding assignments while meeting production schedules
- Assisted with equipment rigging and material handling
- Making field welds in position carbon, 9 chrome ,2 1/4 chrome ,stainless steel sch 10 from 24 in pipe to 3/4 in butt welds purging each alloy to get a good quality xray weld
Combo Pipe Welder
S&B Industrial
Houston
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed welding and fabrication in refinery environments
- Read blueprints and weld procedures to complete quality welds
- Worked shutdowns and turnaround projects safely and efficiently
- Making combination welds with tig/stick would be tig roots and hots and stick to flush out pipe and pipeliner cap with 7018 3 bead cap
- All size pipe would generate from 2 in 4 in 6 in 8in 12 in and 16 to 42 in xxs pipe
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
Tesla
Austin
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with structural welding and industrial construction projects
- Supported fabrication and installation operations in fast-paced environments
- Welding structural supports for pipe
- Welding 16 in stainless steel pipe with no more then 1/8 of penetration on the root nice consistency and build up sch 80 nice clean good quality welds
COMBO WELDER
CBI / McDermott
Houston
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Performed structural and pipe welding for industrial construction projects
- Assisted crews with heavy rigging and equipment movement
- Welding on carbon steel pipe with tig and stick
- Had to work on the pumps to keep flanges straight for millwrights could not have any tension when it comes to bolt up has to line up just right
- Had to draw and weld Precise to the number that needed to be met on there scale
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
STARCON
Houston
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed welding repairs, fabrication, and industrial maintenance work
- Operated rigging equipment including chain falls, shackles, slings, and come-alongs
- Welding carbon steel pipe 4in -16 in
- Welding stainless steel pipe sch 10 8in
- Welding socket welds carbon steel 2in -1in
- Socket welds stainless steel 2in
- Make sure to keep everything square plum and level
COMBO WELDER
Austin Industrial / Koch Industrial / Tellepsen Industrial
Houston
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Worked on refinery and industrial shutdown projects
- Performed MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on structural steel and piping systems
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
Ohmstede Industrial / Excel
Houston
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Began industrial welding career performing fabrication, welding, and rigging duties
- Assisted journeymen welders and gained experience in refinery environments
Education
High School Diploma / GED -
Skills
- Combo Welding (MIG / TIG / Stick)
- Structural Steel Welding
- Pipe Welding & Fabrication
- Industrial & Refinery Construction
- Pipe Rack Installation
- Bull Rigging Operations
- Rigging Equipment & Heavy Lifts
- Blueprint & Isometric Reading
- FCAW / SMAW / GTAW / GMAW
- Chain Falls, Come-Alongs, Slings & Shackles
- Shutdowns & Turnarounds
- Safety Compliance & OSHA Standards
- Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Team Collaboration & Productivity
Certification
- TWIC Card
- OSHA Certified
- NCCER
- Welding Certifications
Additional Information
10 years of industrial welding and rigging experience, Available for overtime, shutdowns, and turnaround projects, Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship, Reliable, dependable, and experienced in fast-paced industrial environments
Timeline
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
United Industrial inc
01.2024 - Current
COMBO WELDER /
Worley Industrial
01.2023 - 01.2024
Combo Pipe Welder
S&B Industrial
01.2022 - 01.2023
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
Tesla
01.2021 - 01.2022
COMBO WELDER
CBI / McDermott
01.2020 - 01.2021
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
STARCON
01.2018 - 01.2020
COMBO WELDER
Austin Industrial / Koch Industrial / Tellepsen Industrial
01.2016 - 01.2018
COMBO WELDER / RIGGER
Ohmstede Industrial / Excel
01.2015 - 01.2016