Owner/Operator
Riley Construction
Hector, AR
02.2019 - Current
- Interpret designs, monitor machinery, and pre-assess components to be welded.
- Operate a wide variety of heavy machinery specific to the job scope.
- Various Locations
Chase Riley
Hector,AR
Summary
Highly motivated and organized professional with 16+ years of experience in the construction industry with a primary focus on welding, equipment operations, project management and site supervision. Completing scope of work timely while maintaining safety as the overriding priority.
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder
Leonbro Pipeline
Williston, ND
2018 - 2019
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
Certified Pipe Welder
Pipeliners Local Union 798
Tulsa, OK
2017 - 2018
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and inspections completed for compliance documentation.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Certified Pipe Welder
Strike Construction
Dallas, TX
2015 - 2017
- Welding foreman on 2 miles of 6”Distribution gas pipeline
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Led safety meetings to promote adherence to regulations and foster a culture of workplace safety among crew members.
Pipe Welder
H.I.S Pipeline
Watford City, ND
2014 - 2015
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to project specifications.
- Weld 6” and 12” pipe on 15 miles of transmission pipeline.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding procedures.
Pipeline Welder
Strike Construction
El Dorado, AR
2013 - 2014
- Increased weld strength and durability by utilizing appropriate filler materials for various pipe materials.
- Improved pipeline welding quality by applying advanced welding techniques and adhering to industry standards.
- Fit and weld materials suitable for transmission pipelines
Certified Pipe Welder
KT Mac Enterprises, LLC
Benton, AR
2008 - 2013
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to specifications and blueprints.
- Conducted inspections of welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and stick welders, to execute complex welds.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of installation projects within budget constraints.
Pipe Welder
Coffman Oilfield Services
Hattieville, AR
12.2006 - 08.2008
- Conduct appropriate fabrications and layout of items to ensure proper structuring of activities of each welding connection.
- Various Locations
Pipefitter
RE Lewis Refrigeration Systems
Creston, IA
01.2006 - 10.2006
- Repair weakened steel structures and beams.
Laborer
Stone and Webster – Arkansas Nuclear One
Russellville, AR
10.2005 - 12.2005
- Perform various duties to ensure work completion met schedule requirements.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Education
GED -
Hector High School
HectorWelding Inspections
CPWI+V
Burton, TX01.2026
Skills
Reading, interpreting and building of designed blueprints for welding and construction jobs
Operating of heavy equipment
Knowledge of transmission and distribution pipelines
Certification
CPWI+V welding inspections certified.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Riley Construction
02.2019 - Current
Pipe Welder
Coffman Oilfield Services
12.2006 - 08.2008
Pipefitter
RE Lewis Refrigeration Systems
01.2006 - 10.2006
Laborer
Stone and Webster – Arkansas Nuclear One
10.2005 - 12.2005
Certified Pipe Welder
Leonbro Pipeline
2018 - 2019
Certified Pipe Welder
Pipeliners Local Union 798
2017 - 2018
Certified Pipe Welder
Strike Construction
2015 - 2017
Pipe Welder
H.I.S Pipeline
2014 - 2015
Pipeline Welder
Strike Construction
2013 - 2014
Certified Pipe Welder
KT Mac Enterprises, LLC
2008 - 2013
GED -
Hector High School
Welding Inspections
CPWI+V