Christina Redman
Gillette,WY
Summary
Focused welding professional adept at inspecting work, writing specifications and assessing welder skills. Quality-driven and knowledgeable leader with advanced understanding of multiple welding processes. Certified welder and inspector. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Knowledgeable welder and instructor with 4 years of experience teaching college-level courses. Sensitivity to student diversity with strong desire to help adults achieve learning goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welding Inspector
Blue Ridge Industrial
02.2024 - Current
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
- Improved welding quality by conducting thorough inspections and recommending corrective actions.
- VT, UT, MT
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Maintained current knowledge of AWS D1.1 codes.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Conducted comprehensive visual inspections of completed welds, verifying their conformance to specified codes and standards.
Welding Instructor
Gillette College Community District
08.2022 - Current
- Instructing and testing students on welding skills in multiple processes
- SMAW, GTAW, OXYFUEL, Pipe I and II, GMAW, FCAW, Blueprint, Auto CAD, Welding Inspection, Safety, Metallurgy, and General Welding
- Coordinated guest speakers from the welding industry to share insights into career paths and trends within the sector.
- Advisor of welding club, on the library committee and hiring committees.
- Delivered engaging lectures on various welding processes such as arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.
- Provided testing to Industry and Community with welding certificates.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current with advances in welding technology and instructional techniques.
- Assisted in the selection and procurement of welding equipment, ensuring a well-stocked and efficient learning environment.
- Prepared students for industry-recognized certifications through targeted instruction on testing requirements and procedures.
Welder
NTEC-CORDERO MINE
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Crew welder, Welding repairs on all mining equipment; truck, bed, dozers, blades, etc
- FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, stainless and aluminum
- Delivered high-quality customer service as a reliable and skilled welder, contributing to positive company reputation and repeat business.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Reading blueprints, Proper preheat for critical projects, Fit up
- MSHA annually refreshed.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Welding Instructor
NWCCD-GILLETTE COLLEGE
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Instructing and testing students on welding skills in multiple processes
- SMAW, GTAW, OXYFUEL, Pipe I and II, GMAW, FCAW, Blueprint, Auto CAD, Welding Inspection, Safety, Metallurgy, and General Welding
- Coordinated guest speakers from the welding industry to share insights into career paths and trends within the sector.
- Advisor of welding club, on the library committee and hiring committees.
- Delivered engaging lectures on various welding processes such as arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.
- Provided testing to Industry and Community with welding certificates.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current with advances in welding technology and instructional techniques.
- Assisted in the selection and procurement of welding equipment, ensuring a well-stocked and efficient learning environment.
- Prepared students for industry-recognized certifications through targeted instruction on testing requirements and procedures.
Welding CO-OP
Cloudpeak Energy- Cordero
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Make repairs on mining equipment from dozers to dragline rigging dippers and buckets
- PM welding inspections, preformed welding crack repairs or fabrication on equipment
- Position, align fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints
- Help mechanics when and where needed.
Welder
Peabody Energy- Caballo Mine
03.2008 - 08.2010
- Shop Crew welder
- Crack repair, build up, fabrication on mining equipment
- Make repairs on mining equipment from dozers, haul trucks, and blades
- PM welding inspections, preformed welding crack repairs or fabrication on equipment
- Position, align fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints.
Welder
Sulzar EMS
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Shop and Field welder
- Crack repairs, Fabrication, build up on hubs and bores
- Cut, bend, weld steel using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment
- Welding on turning tables, bore robotics, cutting table
- Helped machinist out in the field after welding was done.
Education
Associate degree - Welding Technology
NWCCD Gillette College
12.2020
Certificate - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College
05.2005
Diploma - Welding and Generals
Campbell County High School
05.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Management
- CWI/CWE
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft 360
- SMAW
- GMAW
- GTAW
- SAW
- FCAW
- Blueprint
- OFC/OFW
- CNC Table
- Plasma Cutting
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Material Selection
- Metallurgy Fundamentals
- Specifications Review
- Welding Symbols
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Quality Control Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Welding Procedures
- Blueprint Reading
- VT UT MT
Accomplishments
AWS Wyoming Section Meritorious Award 2020-2021
AWS Wyoming Section Educator Award 2020-2021
Nomination For Faculty of Year 2023-2024
Certification
CWI-21071051
CWE-2108103E
VT
Timeline
Welding Inspector
Blue Ridge Industrial
02.2024 - Current
Welding Instructor
Gillette College Community District
08.2022 - Current
Welder
NTEC-CORDERO MINE
12.2021 - 08.2022
Welding Instructor
NWCCD-GILLETTE COLLEGE
08.2020 - 12.2021
Welding CO-OP
Cloudpeak Energy- Cordero
01.2019 - 05.2021
Welder
Peabody Energy- Caballo Mine
03.2008 - 08.2010
Welder
Sulzar EMS
01.2006 - 03.2008
Associate degree - Welding Technology
NWCCD Gillette College
Certificate - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College
Diploma - Welding and Generals
Campbell County High School