Darin Begay
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Safety-conscious Ironworker /welder known for effectively communicating with team members and remaining attentive while working in high-risk environments. Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Trained across multiple types of welding and fabrication showing quality and accurate work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
Ezarc Building Solutions
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Attended all safety meetings for Intel, Skanska and Ezarc to discuss safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Coached employees on effective and proper safety policies for preventative measure to avoid hazardous incidents.
Iron Worker/Welder
Ezarc Building Solutions
10.2021 - Current
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron framework, I-beams and columns.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using grinders with cut off wheels.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, and welding equipment.
- Assembled stairways, handrails, and miscellaneous steel.
- Reviewed work plans and blueprints to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Promoted positive work environment by mentoring junior ironworkers in industry best practices and safe techniques.
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
Welder
Revolution Industrial
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Installed sheet metal roof on mill building.
- Fabricated and installed 6" stainless pipe for acid water which was transferred from tank to specified container.
- Worked at copper mine.
- Worked with piping HDPE 2" to 32".
- Pipe for leaching pads.
- Inspected and repaired pumps and valves (hydraulic and manual).
- Operated heavy equipment such as forklift, boom truck, water truck and fusing machines (2" to 32").
Welder
Vic's Welding Co
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, spray art welding, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Certified welder 1" unlimited.
- Fabricate and install pressure vessels. Structural steel, water treatment piping and miscellaneous repairs.
- Drove company truck to various locations and was able to perform duties independently.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Welder
Arizona Equipment Fabrication
05.2008 - 11.2018
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Installed and repaired rock crushers, conveyor systems, dust collection pipes, bag houses, vibrating screens, and air slide systems.
- Built structural platforms, stairways, handrails, and pipe supports,
- Repaired burner pipes for cement plants.
- On site welding and fabrication of new parts and serviced old, worn out parts.
- Worked with stainless steel fabrication.
- Operated bandsaws and automated torch cutting equipment.
- Laid out, fitted, and fabricated metal components.
- Improved project completion time by multi-tasking on heavy equipment such as forklifts, manlift and scissor lift.
- Sustained safety protocols and ensure proper cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
Welder Field Supervisor
Arizona Equipment Fabrication
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Field work consisted of strip mining, cement industry, power plants, food processing and chemical lime plant.
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned workers to maximize time to meet production requirements efficiently.
- Coordinated with client engineers in assessing and completing projects safely and competently.
- Trained and assisted welding personnel to improve their welding skills and techniques to show quality workmanship.
- Maintained clean working environment and advocated proper safety standards.
Boilermaker Foreman
Zachary Construction
05.2007 - 02.2008
- Increased overall productivity with efficient delegation of tasks to appropriate personnel.
- Led daily safety meetings and reviewed safety protocols to maintain zero incident reports.
- Collaborated with other department heads to ensure production was met and made improvements as needed to finish projects in a timely manner.
- Instructed fitters, welders, and helpers to assigned work areas.
- Coordinated with crane and rigging departments to install vessels to appropriate structures.
- Maintained time sheets, cost codes, daily/monthly production records and filed incident reports.
Ironworker
Zachary Construction
02.2007 - 05.2007
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and adherence to building codes and safety standards.
- Operated manlift, forklift, and scissor lift.
- Utilized impact drills, grinders, torch and other varieties of electrical equipment.
- Unloaded materials on and off trucks.
- Hoisted equipment to lift steel structures using several kinds of rigging equipment such as tag lines and slings.
- Upheld high-quality craftsmanship standards while working on complex projects, resulting in successful completion with minimal defects or rework required.
Education
Carpenters Apprenticeship Program
Carpenters Union #408
Phoenix, AZWelding
Arizona Welding Institute
Page, AZHigh School Diploma -
Page High School
Page, AZ05.1989
Skills
Structural welding
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- Rigging Techniques
- Blueprint Reading
- Plasma/torch cutting
- Construction safety
- Stick Welding
Certification
- Certified Welding-Structural, Wire feed (212 & 233)., Ezarc - 2021-2024
- Forklift Training - 2021-2024
- MEWP
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
Ezarc Building Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Iron Worker/Welder
Ezarc Building Solutions
10.2021 - Current
Welder
Revolution Industrial
06.2019 - 10.2021
Welder
Vic's Welding Co
12.2018 - 06.2019
Welder Field Supervisor
Arizona Equipment Fabrication
08.2012 - 08.2015
Welder
Arizona Equipment Fabrication
05.2008 - 11.2018
Boilermaker Foreman
Zachary Construction
05.2007 - 02.2008
Ironworker
Zachary Construction
02.2007 - 05.2007
Carpenters Apprenticeship Program
Carpenters Union #408
Welding
Arizona Welding Institute
High School Diploma -
Page High School
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