Christopher Olvera
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Structural Welder with extensive experience at San Jac Marine, skilled in horizontal and vertical welding. Proven ability to maintain safety compliance and enhance team efficiency through effective collaboration. Recognized for exceptional quality in welds and commitment to safety standards, ensuring project success in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
San Jac Marine
Houston, TX
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to engineering specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring quality welds on various materials.
- Maintained safety standards while working in high-pressure environments.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
Scaffold Builder
Performance Contracting
La Porte, TX
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Constructed and assembled scaffolding structures following safety protocols and design specifications.
- Operated hand and power tools to install, modify, and dismantle scaffold systems efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of projects while adhering to quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of scaffolding equipment to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
- Led daily safety briefings to reinforce best practices among crew members and enhance site safety culture.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
Shop Helper
Turner Industries
Pasadena, TX
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized work environment for enhanced safety and efficiency.
- Operated various hand tools and machinery to support production requirements effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily tasks and meet operational goals consistently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Education
Welding Certification - Combo Welding
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, Texas, TXSkills
- Personal protective equipment
- Horizontal welding
- Vertical welding
- Confined space welding
- TIG experience
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Plate welding
Certification
Combo welding certified in 2G, 3G and 6g in SMAW and GTAW Process
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Structural Welder
San Jac Marine
07.2024 - 12.2025
Scaffold Builder
Performance Contracting
11.2022 - 06.2024
Shop Helper
Turner Industries
06.2021 - 10.2022
Welding Certification - Combo Welding
San Jacinto College