Brian Ventura
Arroyo Grande,CA
Summary
Accomplished Combo Welder with over 30 years of experience, excelling in project management and safety compliance. Proven track record in high-pressure steam piping fabrication and installation, demonstrating effective communication and quality control skills. Recognized for leading teams to successfully complete complex projects on time and within budget.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - Current
- Pipefitter, Welder, and temp. Foreman for the Steam Generator Blowdown project for 2R25
- Work with planners, QC/QV, supervision & other necessary crafts to pre-fab, remove existing piping & tank, install new tank & piping. Work on the demo of the old tank.
- Cont. working on Bio-Lab project.
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
Arroyo Grande, California
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of metal components.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Pipefitter/Welder & night General Foreman for PSV 8010 project & Expansion joints project for 1R25.
- Obtain various new training/qualifications that were beneficial to managing timelines and crews for these projects.
- Work w/ planners, QC/QV, Supervision, Security, RP, Containment Coordinator & other necessary crafts for the pre-fab of PSV 8010 pipe supports, removal of existing supports & installation of new supports.
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
Arroyo Grande, California
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of metal components.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
Cranberry, Pennsylvania
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Pipefitter/Welder & Foreman for the Expansion joints project for 2R24.
Welding Foreman
McCall Plumbing & McCall an Emcor Company
Grover Beach, California
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Supervised a team of welders, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
- Coordinated schedules for multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and efficient use of resources.
- Ordered necessary materials from vendors based on budget constraints set by senior management personnel.
- Participated in quality control audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
- Created daily reports on job progress status and shared it with senior management personnel.
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
Arroyo Grande, California
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of metal components.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
Rig Welder
UCI Construction, INC
Bakersfield, California
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized blueprints and technical drawings to guide welding processes and project specifications.
- Checked the quality of welds with x-ray machines and other non-destructive testing instruments.
- Executed fabrication of custom piping systems in compliance with project specifications.
Combo Pipe Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
Arroyo Grande, California
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly of metal components.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes governing structural integrity of welded structures.
- Performed welding operations on various materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum using GMAW process.
Combo Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
McCall Plumbing & Mechanical
Grover Beach, CA
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Executed fabrication and installation of high-pressure steam piping for OSHPD projects.
- Performed fabrication and installation of Thermal Control Unit piping for bio-science facilities.
- Contributed as pipe welder, pipe fitter, and structural welder on diverse facility projects.
- Ensured compliance with relevant codes and standards throughout all welding processes.
Combo Pipe Welder/Fabricator
Brian Ventura Welding
Arroyo Grande, CA
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Pipe welder, structural fabrication for job shop projects in Agriculture & Construction.
Pipe Welder
Pacific Petroleum California
Santa Maria, CA
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Pipe fitter & pipe welder doing anomaly repairs (in service sleeves) for Phillips 66, Torrance Logistics Company & MSHA projects.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CASkills
- 30 years in the welding industry
- Pipefitting skills
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Safety procedures
- Rigging techniques
- Quality control
- Technical documentation
- Effective communication
- CCV
Education and Training
other
References
Erik Estrada - DCPP Work Week Manager
Ph. # (310) 951-6578
Josue Mendoza - DCPP MM Supervisor
Ph. # (805) 270-4684
Casey Tuttle-Conrad - Lucky Trucking
Ph. # (805) 623-2436
Timeline
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
08.2025 - Current
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
05.2025 - 08.2025
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
02.2025 - 05.2025
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
07.2024 - 02.2025
Combo Welder
Westinghouse
02.2024 - 07.2024
Welding Foreman
McCall Plumbing & McCall an Emcor Company
09.2022 - 02.2024
Combo Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
07.2022 - 08.2022
Rig Welder
UCI Construction, INC
02.2022 - 07.2022
Combo Pipe Welder
Brian Ventura Welding
10.2021 - 02.2022
Combo Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
McCall Plumbing & Mechanical
01.2021 - 09.2021
Combo Pipe Welder/Fabricator
Brian Ventura Welding
03.2020 - 12.2020
Pipe Welder
Pacific Petroleum California
10.2019 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Welding Technology
Allan Hancock College