Charles B. Council
Dallas
Summary
To further my professional development with a company that has a reputation for quality, diversity, and growth. I seek to use the skills I have amassed to benefit the team I work with as well as create new opportunities for myself in a challenging and stimulating environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
PCL Construction
Katy
04.2025 - Current
- Installed and welded steel beams, columns, girders, and other structural elements.
- Fabricated metal components for diverse construction projects using SMAW, MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Executed welding tasks on various metal joints to meet project specifications. of joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine specifications and precise welding requirements on-site.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Set up hoisting equipment for precise lifting and placement of structural steel items, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel, and leveled and torqued connections to ensure structural integrity after placement.
- Interpreted technical documents, including blueprints and schematics, accurately.
Structural Welder/Fitter
Nana Construction (Trillium Construction)
Big Lake
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Welding: FCAW, GMAW, MIG, SMAW
- Fabricated channel, beam, angle iron, square tubing, round pipes, and plates to meet project specifications
- Pipe welding sizes 4- 14 in diameter
- Executed welding tasks to join metal components: FCAW, GMAW, MIG, SMAW
- Pipe Racks, Decks, &Ladders fabrication
- Nickel, Aluminum Alloys, Stainless Steel, Brass & Copper
- Built modules packages for pipe, electrical, chemical, and generator systems for North Slope Oilfield Alaska
- Fabricated pipe racks, decks, and ladders to support structural integrity and operational needs
- Facilitated safe transport of materials using forklifterator, Utilized scissors lift to access high work areas & Scaffolds
Welder/ Ironworker
Carlisle & Bray Marine Construction
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Cut metal using metal shears and oxygen/acetylene torch to prepare components for fabrication
- Performed welding using shielded metal arc technique
- Cut metal with metal shears and Oxygen/Acetylene torch
- Unloaded and stacked materials to ensure organized workflow and efficient access
- Repaired barges and constructed cell towers and ships to support maritime and telecommunications infrastructure
Welder/Robot- Contractor
Cummins Emission Solution
Mineral Point
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Applied GMAW and FCAW methods to fabricate metal components.
- Conducted TIG welding to restore integrity of damaged components.
- Operated machinery and specialty equipment to complete tasks independently
- Interpreted diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications while utilizing various tools and testing instruments.
Welder/Robot- Contractor
Caterpillar
Peoria
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Executed MIG welding with FCAW technique to ensure strong connections.
- Utilized weld sequencer and BluCo table for precise fixture placement of material in tooling/modular tooling.
- Executed in-station repairs on defective welds using air arc process and grinders to ensure quality standards.
- Managed crane and forklift operations to facilitate material handling.
Welder/Robot - Contractor
CNH Industrial
New Holland
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed MIG welding on various materials to ensure structural integrity.
- Operated manual production welding machines to ensure quality and precision in fabrication
- Crane Operator/Forklift Operator
- Welded jigs, fixtures, and positioners to support assembly processes and maintain production flow
Pipe Welder
Performance Pulsation Control
SunnyVale
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Executed Metal Core MIG, Flux Core, TIG, Sub Arc, and Stick Welding to fabricate high-quality metal structures.
- Utilized basic cutting equipment to ensure precise material dimensions.
- Utilized heavy equipment, including crane operations and forklifts, to transport and position materials safely on site.
- Heavy Equipment: Crane Operations, & ForkLifts
Structure Welder/Pipe Welder
Archrock Gas Compression
Fort Worth
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Utilized metal core GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding techniques in fabrication projects.
- Worked on high compression units, coolers, platforms, ladders, and other structures to ensure safety and compliance.
- Proficient in Flame and Plasma Cutting Torches.
- Utilized basic cutting equipment to ensure precise material cuts.
- Managed heavy equipment operations, utilizing forklifts, cranes, shuttle lifts, and scissor lifts for various tasks.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical problems with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring optimal equipment functionality.
- Preventive Maintenance, General understanding of customer's production equipment
Welder III/ Inventory Coordinator/Sales Rep I/Expediter
Weir Oil & Gas
Fort Worth
04.2011 - 05.2016
- Welding: Sub Arc, Mig, Flux Core & Stick Welding (3.5 years)
- Audited logistics processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in shipping operations.
- Supply Chain Management/Logistics
- Expediter, Material Handler III, Shipping Coordinator/Clerk, Lead, Auditor, Safety Coordinator,Assembler III, Crater II, Clerical/Analyst Entry level
- Maintained strong attention to detail while working in production settings with conjunction parts.
- Blueprint review for pump assembly and welding functions
- Led teams by fostering collaboration and promoting a positive work environment.
- Executed clerical duties, managing email communication, 3PL transactions, and cross-department coordination to fulfill customer and transfer orders.
- ERP Functionality including Syteline 7 and 8
- Coordinated slotting activities to enhance workflow efficiency at the dock.
- Materials lead and supply control forecasting working with our 3PL eShipping.
- SR Auditor for Inbound/Outbound inventory for production orders as well as outbound shipments domestically and internationally.
Education
Diploma -
Paris High School
Paris, TXAssociates Degree - General Studies, Business Marketing
Paris Junior College
Paris, TXWelding Licensed -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- Welding Certification: FCAW
- Welding Certification: SMAW
- Welding Certification: GMAW
- Welding Certification: GTAW
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Measurement
- Welding Process Improvement
- Welding Techniques Trainer
- OSHA -10
- TWIC Cards
- Multi Fork-lift Operator
- Inventory control
- WMS/RF Lot data entry
- Oracle data entry
- 10-key data entry
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Lean Six Sigma Safety Trainer
- Job Forecasting
- Very Detail Oriented
- CPR Licensed
Timeline
Structural Welder
PCL Construction
04.2025 - Current
Structural Welder/Fitter
Nana Construction (Trillium Construction)
05.2024 - 11.2025
Welder/ Ironworker
Carlisle & Bray Marine Construction
01.2024 - 05.2024
Welder/Robot- Contractor
Cummins Emission Solution
07.2022 - 01.2024
Welder/Robot- Contractor
Caterpillar
01.2022 - 07.2022
Welder/Robot - Contractor
CNH Industrial
10.2021 - 12.2021
Pipe Welder
Performance Pulsation Control
07.2021 - 09.2021
Structure Welder/Pipe Welder
Archrock Gas Compression
08.2016 - 04.2021
Welder III/ Inventory Coordinator/Sales Rep I/Expediter
Weir Oil & Gas
04.2011 - 05.2016
Diploma -
Paris High School
Associates Degree - General Studies, Business Marketing
Paris Junior College
Welding Licensed -
Lincoln Technical Institute