Colter Goolsby
Panhandle,TX
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pipe Welder with extensive experience at K&K Inc, specializing in high-quality welds and pipe fabrication. Proficient in shielded metal arc welding and blueprint reading, I excel in problem-solving and implementing process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder
K&k Inc
White Deer, TX
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- water line repairs for excel energy plants
Certified Pipe Welder
Murrell Welding
Big Spring, TX
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- more fabrication and less mainline
- pipe fitting
Certified Pipe Welder
K&k Inc
White Deer, TX
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- this job was multiple locations nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South dakota
Certified Pipe Welder
Strike Construction
Davis, OK
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Certified Pipe Welder
Holloman Construction
Ozona, TX
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Certified Pipe Welder
Big Chief Plant Services
Watonga, OK
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Maintained equipment regularly, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent operational efficiency.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Certified Pipe Welder
Two Rivers Pipeline Construction
Pecos, TX
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations, maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques, safety practices, and equipment handling procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and streamlined welding operations effectively.
- Specialized in repair welding on bad welds
Certified Pipe Welder
Red J
Amarillo, TX
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Operated SMAW welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication of pipe systems.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed welds for structural integrity and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance overall productivity on job sites.
Pipe Welder
MMM Plumbing
Amarillo, TX
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Fabricated and welded pipe assemblies using SMAW 6010 downhill 7018 uphill welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise weld designs.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot welding issues and implement solutions.
Structural Welder
Hydro Resources
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Fabricated and installed structural components according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Operated welding equipment, including MIG and TIG welders, ensuring high-quality finishes.
- Conducted inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry codes and client requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime during projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sunray High School
Sunray, TXSkills
- Grinding and finishing
- Vertical welding
- Horizontal welding
- Carbon arc gouging
- Rigging and lifting
- Plasma cutting
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Weld repair techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Fabrication techniques
- Overhead welding
- Pipe welding expertise
- Blueprint reading
- Piping fabrication
- Problem-solving
- Stick welding
Timeline
Certified Pipe Welder
K&k Inc
04.2025 - 01.2026
Certified Pipe Welder
Murrell Welding
05.2022 - 04.2025
Certified Pipe Welder
K&k Inc
03.2020 - 04.2022
Certified Pipe Welder
Strike Construction
10.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Pipe Welder
Holloman Construction
10.2018 - 09.2019
Certified Pipe Welder
Big Chief Plant Services
05.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Pipe Welder
Two Rivers Pipeline Construction
01.2018 - 04.2018
Certified Pipe Welder
Red J
03.2017 - 12.2017
Pipe Welder
MMM Plumbing
09.2016 - 02.2017
Structural Welder
Hydro Resources
05.2014 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Sunray High School