Benjamin Engle
Lovelady,TX
Summary
Certified welder with over three years in MIG, TIG, and stick welding for industrial applications. Known for completing high-quality projects while adhering to safety standards and minimizing costs. Led training initiatives for junior welders, enhancing team performance and project efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vessel Welder
Refrigeration Vessel & Systems
Bryan, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Perform pulse MIG welding on refrigeration vessels, oil and gas vessels, and water tanks.
- Welded carbon steel from 3/8 inch to 1 inch thick, ensuring high-quality weld integrity.
- Read fabrication drawings and prepare materials for welding and assembly.
- Operate overhead cranes and use a wide variety of fabrication and welding tools.
- Inspected completed welds for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained safe, efficient work environment, consistently meeting production deadlines.
Maintenance and scaffolding
Apache Industrial Services
Theodore, AL
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Perform maintenance on flooring, painting, sandblasting, Performed various metal fabrication tasks for industrial applications., and insulation.
- Built hanging and ground scaffold, ensuring stability and safety for work environments.
- Experienced in installing hanging scaffold and working efficiently in tight or confined spaces.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in planning and executing scaffold builds and insulation tasks.
- Perform maintenance on flooring, painting, sandblasting, Metal work, and insulation.
- Planned and executed scaffold builds and insulation tasks, effectively addressing challenges and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted simple metal fabrication work, including cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components for industrial fans, heaters, and blowers.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently; Forklift and Load Certified.
Welder
THE WRIGHT COMPANY
Pensacola, FL
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Chosen by management to perform complex welds on water piping.
- Weld 4in and 8in carbon steel pipes for AC lines using STICK method ensuring safety protocols.
- Perform soft and hard soldering on pipes ranging from 3/4 to 2 inches with precision.
- Read blueprints and fit pipes accurately, utilizing grinders, sanders, and Cherry Picker.
- Ensure safety compliance before work commencement, preventing workplace hazards.
- Achieved high-quality welds and fittings, contributing to project efficiency and safety.
Welder/Laborer
South Eastern propeller services
Mobile, AL
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Perform TIG welding on stainless steel, achieving precise thickness adjustments.
- Ensure safety standards, consistently meeting project deadlines.
- Utilize 9-inch grinders and sandblasters for efficient metal removal.
- MIG welding on carbon steel, Stainless Steel and Nibral, enhancing propeller durability.
- Execute brazing techniques, contributing to quality improvements Ranging in thickness.
- Analyze and select appropriate welding methods for different materials including Nibral.
Welder and Fabricator labor worker
Houston Buschong Steel company
Houston, Tx
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Cut and fit metal for precise assembly, ensuring high-quality welds with STICK welding 6011.
- Mastered STICK welding techniques for flat plate assembly using 6011 electrodes.
- Weld various metal thicknesses, improving structural integrity and durability.
- Contributed to team efficiency by skillfully handling diverse welding projects.
- Implemented creative solutions for complex fabrication challenges.
- Analyzed project requirements to determine optimal welding techniques.
- Consistently delivered high-quality welds, minimizing rework and material waste.
Education
1300 Hour Welding Course -
Arclabs Welding School
Houston, TX12-2023
OSHA 10 certification -
12-2023
GED Diploma -
Lone Star
Houston, TX03-2023
Skills
- GMAW
- FCAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
- CAC/G
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Plasma Arc Cutting
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Tape measures
- Levels
- Squares
- Files
- Hammers
- Chisel
- Stationary band saw
- Port-a-band
- Grinders
- End grinders
- Rotary files
- Strong work ethic
- Highly motivated
- Goal oriented
- Team player
- Blueprint reading
- Work layout formats
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Quality inspection
- Safe work practices
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment operation
- Structural assembly
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- AWS certified
Certification
- 1-2-3-4G GMAW/FCAW combo, 03/01/23
- 1-2-3-4G GTAW/SMAW combo, 03/01/23
- 6G GTAW/SMAW, 03/01/23
- 6G GTAW, 03/01/23
Accomplishments
- Certified welder with a completed apprenticeship and 3+ years of experience in layout, fabrication, installation, and repair of industrial and commercial equipment.
- Recognized for ability to complete welding projects at high-quality standards while following safety guidelines as well as minimizing costs and project time.
- Demonstrated leadership skills through training of junior welders which resulted in significant performance improvements.
Timeline
Vessel Welder
Refrigeration Vessel & Systems
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance and scaffolding
Apache Industrial Services
02.2025 - 07.2025
Welder
THE WRIGHT COMPANY
05.2024 - 01.2025
Welder/Laborer
South Eastern propeller services
03.2024 - 05.2024
Welder and Fabricator labor worker
Houston Buschong Steel company
03.2023 - 12.2023
1300 Hour Welding Course -
Arclabs Welding School
OSHA 10 certification -
GED Diploma -
Lone Star