Brandon Pendergrass
Mount Dora ,FL
Summary
Cathodic Protection technician with outstanding background inspecting and repairing utility lines. Demonstrated talent for working well with teammates, supervisors, customers and general public when completing tasks. Highly knowledgeable in safety procedures and operation of various tools and equipment. Strong performance history of completing tasks accurately while working outdoors in different weather conditions.
Talented Pipe Welder experienced in welding in all positions. Sets up jobs accurately based on skilled reading of work orders and expert knowledge of materials and techniques. Offers strong safety record and history of completing quality work.
Time lapse in working years due to family illness, more info available upon request.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cathodic Protection Technician
TECO Energy
Eustis, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
- Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
- Operated pumps, backhoes, jackhammers and other equipment to repair or install lines and systems.
- Proficient in the use of a multimeter in taking ac/dc reads on pipeline.
- Never had a read out of compliance, when needed work would be completed by low cp remediation date.
- Passed yearly state inspections for all cathodic protection areas.
- Participated in installing new core pro rectifiers including the wiring of the rmu.
- Installed pcr systems for ac litigation including reading the pcr.
- Completion of core pro rectifier class
- Passed and completed basic cp course by TECO energy
- Passed and completed AUCSC intermediate course
- Passed and completed 5000 hour utility tech training by TECO
- Maintained cathodic protection in both Eustis and Daytona Beach distribution systems for multiple years.
- Found and separated multiple shorts on gas lines for Eustis and Daytona Beach fl.
- Maintained 12 rectifiers including two oil bath systems.
Pipeline Welder/Fabrication Welder
black eagle pipeline
Berthcloud , CO
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Company needed help completing project due to difficulty hiring qualified personnel due to them being in Pennsylvania from Colorado.
- Completed all hot taps succesfully for Columbia gas/Nisource
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
RLA UTILITIES
Columbus, OH
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in hot tap installations.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Miller pipeline
Fredericksburg, VA
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Successfully held Columbia gas Nisource welding certification with hot tap certification along with many others.
- Helped figure out all angles, shots and tie ins.
- Successfully completed hundreds of hot taps for multiple gas companies
- Last job successfully completed I was the welding boss on project in charge of all shots, tie ins, dealing with weld inspector and ordering all fittings.
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Mid Ohio Pipeline
Saint Clairsville, OH
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Ran equipment fitting together pipe of sizes up to 36".
- Successfully held a Columbia gas Nisource welding card complete with hot tap certification.
- Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Katko LTD
Wheeling, WV
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Improved project completion time by managing multiple tasks using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
- Quoted projects to clients with accuracy, taking into account materials needed, available supplies and necessary tools.
Natural Gas Drilling Rig Welder
Diamond T welding
Tioga, PA
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- On call around clock for welding needs on many natural gas drilling rig companies that included Ensign, Shell, Hwd, Nabors,Cheasapeake, Exxon, Precision and Patterson rigs.
- Helped complete multiple rig ups and rig downs
- Welded the well heads on for multiple rigs
Education
High School Diploma -
Umatilla High School
Umatilla, FL04.2004
Police Academy -
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FL10.2007
Welding -
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FL05.2009
Skills
Protect life then property
All Operator Qualifications for covered tasks to include but not limited too- inside/outside leak investigation, hit line and emergency/incident response, meter service department, distribution service department, Odorization and Locating
Make sound judgement calls and compete all tasks under qualifications without assistance or supervision
Perform work without incident or reprimand
Perform work without supervision
Continuously hold qualifications
Perform work in the Service, Distribution and the Gas main replacement program- to include Marker Ball, and complete service transfers
Perform work and hold Operator Qualifications of Pipe Fitters, Leak Investigation and Emergency Responders
Use a variety of tools, machines and equipment required to complete tasks
Provide exceptional customer service, including listening to the customer and providing a full explanation of pre/post work performed
Exceed customer expectation while remaining within the scope of policy and procedure
Maintain proficiency with company software
Maintain communication with supervisors and crew leaders
Able to immediately recognize Abnormal Operating Conditions
Able to immediately recognize violations, including unmetered Gas
Able to immediately identify safety and appliance code violations
Secure all company assets, including occupant use
Confidently perform work on live/ blowing Gas
Will not work outside the scope of qualification
Understands the levels of qualification
Able to perform all work assigned including, service activation and deactivation
Gas meter install and removal procedure
Leak testing
New construction Gas piping testing IE hit line repair
Regulator installation and pressure setting
Appliance connections and much more
Maintain familiarization with current and aged appliances
Immediately recognize confined spaces and acts accordingly to protect oneself in the working area
Utilize tailboard safety brief before starting project
Work safely to prevent injury or property damage
Easily maintain composure with upset or angry customers, and in high stress and emergency situations
Timeline
Cathodic Protection Technician
TECO Energy
06.2020 - Current
Pipeline Welder/Fabrication Welder
black eagle pipeline
06.2017 - 09.2021
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
RLA UTILITIES
03.2017 - 06.2017
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Miller pipeline
07.2015 - 03.2017
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Mid Ohio Pipeline
08.2013 - 07.2015
Pipeline Welder/Fabricator
Katko LTD
03.2012 - 08.2013
Natural Gas Drilling Rig Welder
Diamond T welding
07.2010 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Umatilla High School
Police Academy -
Lake Technical Center
Welding -
Lake Technical Center
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