Charla Benally
Summary
Fine-tuned structural welder. Experienced working in power plants, gas plants. Effective at completing welding jobs efficiently to produce high-quality work. Multitalented in industrial and manufacturing industries. Safety-minded worker well versed with OSHA and MSHA regulations and specifications. Open minded to doing. Well versed in standard procedures, policies, and attention to detail. Experienced with working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
TIC Industrial
Lovelock, NV
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
MECHANIC
Ram industrial
Green River, WY
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Maintained a well-organized and clean workspace, contributing to increased productivity.
- Assisted coworkers with cutting out, rigging, with the usage of chainfalls, come-alongs, shackles, to install new parts
JOURNEYMAN PIPEWELDER
TIC industrial
Portland, TX
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
JOURNEYMAN PIPEWELDER
TIC industrial
Safford, AZ
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently following OSHA guidelines during all welding tasks.
- Inspected welds and checked measurements to meet project specifications.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Communicated with brother in law to finish completion of Pipe.
JOURNEYMAN WELDER
TIC industrial
Aurora, CO
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Delivered high-quality workmanship consistently while adhering to strict specifications for each project assigned.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
JOURNEYMAN WELDER
TIC industrial
Victorville, CA
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Reduced production downtime by maintaining and repairing welding equipment promptly.
- Increased productivity by utilizing different welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, and Stick, depending on job requirements.
- Ensured long-lasting welds with minimal defects through careful preparation of surfaces prior to beginning work.
JOURNEYMAN FITTER
SUNDT
Farmington, NM
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained high-quality workmanship while completing multiple projects under tight deadlines without compromising safety measures or guidelines.
- Collaborated effectively with coworkers by sharing knowledge, offered assistance when needed, and maintaining open channels of communication to help keep a positive work environment.
- Set up work area. Fabricated if needed, Clean, prepped, cut, tacked, welded material.
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Pipeline Helper
Horizon Pipeline
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2016 - 03.2016
- Assisted in pipeline construction to ensure proper alignment and secure connections.
- Ran leads, cleaned welds, worked in extreme temperatures in bell holes to help make efficient clean welds.
- Increased efficiency by assisting welders with the preparation of materials and equipment for pipeline installation tasks.
Structural Welder/ Fire Watch
Schmueser & Associates
Miami, AZ
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by collaborating effectively with team members, engineers, and supervisors.
Hole Watch/Fire Watch
Brahma Group Inc
Safford, AZ
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Improved workplace safety by continuously monitoring confined spaces and ensuring proper safety protocols were followed.
- Enhanced communication between employees and supervisors by promptly reporting any safety concerns or incidents.
- Reduced the risk of accidents by maintaining a clean, organized work area around confined spaces.
- Coordinated with team members to establish effective entry and exit procedures for confined spaces, minimizing delays and increasing productivity.
FLAGGER / TRAFFIC CONTROL
Fisher Sand And Gravel
Thoreau, NM
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Improved traffic safety by effectively directing and controlling vehicular flow through construction site.
- Enhanced team communication by maintaining constant contact with other flaggers, supervisors, and drivers.
- Reduced accidents at work zones by diligently monitoring vehicle speeds and providing clear signals to approaching motorists.
- Ensured proper usage of signaling devices, including stop/slow paddles, flags, and radios for effective communication among team members.
- Assisted in setting up traffic control plans according to project specifications and local regulations, maintaining orderly work zones.
Education
Completed coursework towardsCertificationwelding -
LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
denver, CO01.2015
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Usage of Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Procedures
- Welding and Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch Cutting
- Surface Preparation
- Shaping and Cutting
- Stick metal arc welding
- Pipe Welding
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Timeline
Structural Welder
TIC Industrial
03.2022 - 09.2023
MECHANIC
Ram industrial
08.2021 - 09.2021
JOURNEYMAN PIPEWELDER
TIC industrial
10.2019 - 07.2021
JOURNEYMAN PIPEWELDER
TIC industrial
01.2019 - 05.2019
JOURNEYMAN WELDER
TIC industrial
11.2018 - 12.2018
JOURNEYMAN WELDER
TIC industrial
03.2017 - 10.2017
Pipeline Helper
Horizon Pipeline
03.2016 - 03.2016
Structural Welder/ Fire Watch
Schmueser & Associates
02.2016 - 03.2016
Hole Watch/Fire Watch
Brahma Group Inc
01.2016 - 02.2016
JOURNEYMAN FITTER
SUNDT
01.2016 - 03.2017
FLAGGER / TRAFFIC CONTROL
Fisher Sand And Gravel
06.2015 - 12.2015
Completed coursework towardsCertificationwelding -
LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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