Overview
Work History
Education
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Chance Bowden

Brooksville,FL

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Pipe Fitter

Elite Process Solutions, INC.
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
  • Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
  • Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.

Iron Worker/Pipe Fitter

INCO Services Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019


  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Install and secure structural steel components, including beams, columns, and braces.
  • Bolt or weld steel components together following safety protocols and engineering standards.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on existing steel structures as needed.
  • Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications by welding, brazing, and threading joints.
  • Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angles using hand and power tools or machines.

Foreman/Supervisor

Tampa Pipe & Welding
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers, fostering open communication channels for smooth project execution.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions.
  • Examine completed welds to ensure they meet standards and specifications.
  • Monitor the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.

Education

GED -

Hernando High School
Brooksville, FL
05.1999

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick, Mig, Pipe, and Structural Welding
  • 4G & 6G Welding Test Completed: Expert
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
  • Strong knowledge of welding techniques and practices
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Excellent attention to detail and precision

Timeline

Welder/Pipe Fitter

Elite Process Solutions, INC.
11.2023 - 02.2024

Iron Worker/Pipe Fitter

INCO Services Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2019

Foreman/Supervisor

Tampa Pipe & Welding
05.2016 - 05.2018

GED -

Hernando High School
Chance Bowden