CHASE BUGH
Artesia,NM
Summary
I have around ten years pipe/structural welding and pipefitting experience and over 13 years in the oil and gas industry. I have worked in live units and on pipeline. I have experience with heavy equipment operation. I am a safety oriented individual who doesn't cut corners. I have integrity and take pride in the work that I do.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Tech/ Pipe Welder
Phillips 66
Artesia, NM
01.2022 - Current
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Streamlined inventory management by keeping track of consumables used during daily operations, preventing shortages or delays.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Assisted in minimizing material waste by accurately measuring and cutting pipes before welding them together.
COMBO PIPE WELDER
Optimized Process D
Katie, TX
03.2018 - Current
- Assessed material and equipment needs by inspecting pipe structures and establishing sequences of installations with regard to obstructions such as electrical wiring
- Worked according to blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to build desired structural shapes
- Used TIG and stick welding on stainless steel and carbon based on needs of specific construction jobs and site conditions
- Followed specifications to produce precise, high-quality welds in line with outlined requirements
- Examined workpieces to verify quality and conformance with specifications
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand work requirements and equipment needs
- Fabricated and constructed piping segments and attached fittings for fit-ups, erection, and assembly
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications
- Assembled workpieces by soldering along adjoining edges
- Setup and operated welding equipment
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Heated rods and torches to brazing temperature
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Regulated electric current and timing cycles while welding to allow metals to reach bonding temperature
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
COMBO PIPE WELDER
L&L Fab
Carlsbad, NM
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand work requirements and equipment needs
- Examined workpieces to verify quality and conformance with specifications
- Worked according to blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to build desired structural shapes
- Completed metal components of products such as piping systems, plates, and tubes
- Followed specifications to produce precise, high-quality welds in line with outlined requirements
- Used TIG and stick welding on stainless steel and carbon based on needs of specific construction jobs and site conditions
- Fabricated and constructed piping segments and attached fittings for fit-ups, erection, and assembly
- Assessed material and equipment needs by inspecting pipe structures and establishing sequences of installations with regard to obstructions such as electrical wiring
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
- Regulated electric current and timing cycles while welding to allow metals to reach bonding temperature
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Inspected the material surface to identify and remove materials such as scale, moisture and foreign matter
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
COMBO PIPE WELDER
MMI Tank
Phoenix, AZ
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bended, ground, and bolted components to complete assigned tasks
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding to achieve durable and smooth bonds
- Handled layout, fit-up, and tacking on multiple product lines
- Used proper welding techniques, equipment, and materials to repair [Type]s
- Operated machinery and equipment to manually and automatically apply welds to [Type]s
- Laid out, positioned, aligned, and secured parts and assemblies using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers
- Reviewed contractor standards, specifications, and other documentation to determine welding requirements and plan work
- Inspected finished workpieces and separated or reworked non-conforming items
- Inspected the material surface to identify and remove materials such as scale, moisture and foreign matter
- Used clamps and jigs to secure workpieces and maintain alignment
- Soldered seams and filled holes on fabricated metal products
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results
- Followed charts, work orders, and personal expertise to select appropriate alloys and torch attachments
- Selected the appropriate torches, tools and accessories to match the specifications of each metal
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
- Setup and operated welding equipment
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
- Removed rough spots with grinders, scrapers and hand files to achieve smooth finishes
PIPELINE WELDER
Presser Construction
Carthage, TX
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Completed metal components of products such as piping systems, plates, and tubes
- Examined workpieces to verify quality and conformance with specifications
- Followed specifications to produce precise, high-quality welds in line with outlined requirements
- Worked according to blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to build desired structural shapes
- Used TIG and stick welding on stainless steel and carbon based on needs of specific construction jobs and site conditions
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand work requirements and equipment needs
- Fabricated and constructed piping segments and attached fittings for fit-ups, erection, and assembly
- Regulated electric current and timing cycles while welding to allow metals to reach bonding temperature
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
- Followed charts, work orders, and personal expertise to select appropriate alloys and torch attachments
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
PIPE WELDER
Holloman Construction
Odessa, Tx
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Examined workpieces to verify quality and conformance with specifications
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand work requirements and equipment needs
- Fabricated and constructed piping segments and attached fittings for fit-ups, erection, and assembly
- Followed specifications to produce precise, high-quality welds in line with outlined requirements
- Worked according to blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to build desired structural shapes
- Completed metal components of products such as piping systems, plates, and tubes
- Selected the appropriate torches, tools and accessories to match the specifications of each metal
- Positioned and aligned parts according to exact blueprint instructions and job specifications
- Regulated electric current and timing cycles while welding to allow metals to reach bonding temperature
- Inspected the material surface to identify and remove materials such as scale, moisture and foreign matter
- Setup and operated welding equipment
- Checked completed workpieces closely for defects and measured distances to verify conformance with tolerances
- Finished high-quality work by examining welds and removing imperfections like excess spatter, weld, and slag
- Followed safe working habits consistently to protect team members, equipment, and materials for unnecessary risks
- Cleaned joints of workpieces to prepare surfaces for bonding and achieve professional results
- Completed accurate and clean welds in flat, vertical, and overhead positions
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Gladewater ISD
Gladewater, TX03.2012
Skills
- Piping fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Blueprint reading
- Structural component building
- Torch operation
- Arc welding
- Quality control
- Maintain equipment
Timeline
Maintenance Tech/ Pipe Welder
Phillips 66
01.2022 - Current
COMBO PIPE WELDER
Optimized Process D
03.2018 - Current
COMBO PIPE WELDER
L&L Fab
09.2017 - 12.2017
COMBO PIPE WELDER
MMI Tank
03.2016 - 04.2017
PIPELINE WELDER
Presser Construction
06.2015 - 10.2015
PIPE WELDER
Holloman Construction
09.2014 - 12.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Gladewater ISD