Austin Waters
Nocona,TX
Summary
Dynamic Oil Rig Mechanic with proven expertise at STRC Oil and Gas, skilled in pipe welding and structural fabrication. Recognized for enhancing workflow efficiency and training new hires on safety protocols. Committed to maintaining high-quality standards while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in operating welding equipment and performing meticulous inspections.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oil Rig Mechanic
STRC Oil and Gas
Bowie, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted in routine maintenance and inspections of machinery on oil rigs.
- Learned to operate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
- Supported senior mechanics in diagnosing equipment failures and performing repairs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs performed on equipment systems.
Structural Welder
G-Force Contracting
Tolar, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and assembled structural components according to engineering specifications.
- Operated welding equipment safely while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate measurements and alignments.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Trained new hires on safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nocona High
Weld Science
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX10-2018
Skills
- Torque wrenches
- Bearing installation
- Heat exchanger maintenance
- Pipe handling
- Pipe welding
- Torch cutting
- Structural fabrication
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Welding equipment maintenance
- Welding inspection
- MIG welding
- Oxy-fuel welding
- Flux core arc welding
- Jig fabrication
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Fabrication
Certification
- 8G position Weld Certification, North Central Texas Collage - Oct 2018
Timeline
Oil Rig Mechanic
STRC Oil and Gas
01.2024 - Current
Structural Welder
G-Force Contracting
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Nocona High
Weld Science
North Central Texas College