Denny Brandon
Millbury,WY
Summary
At Granite Peak Fabrication, I spearheaded the Code Pipe Welding team, enhancing weld quality and efficiency through expert TIG, MIG, and Stick welding techniques. By fostering teamwork and implementing strategic performance management, I significantly boosted productivity and reduced rework costs, demonstrating strong leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Code Pipe Welding Manager
Granite Peak Fabrication
Casper, WY
04.2021 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Code Pipe Welder
Granite Peak Fabrication
Casper, WY
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Built several types of spooling projects following API1104, B31.3 and B31.8 codes
- Reduced rework costs with thorough inspection of completed welds, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks while adhering to high-quality standards throughout each step of the process.
- Salvaged and rebuilt spools to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Army Infantry SGT
US ARMY
Casper, WY
04.2007 - 04.2019
- Lead a Fire team in Iraq 2009-2010. Protecting coalition supply routes.
- Locate and neutralize insurgents
- Train lower ranking soldiers on infantry task, movements, ambush, reconnaissance, close combat and weapons training.
- Earned the following medals/awards:
- Army Combat Patch, Army Infantry Expert shooting Badge, Iraq Campaign medal, National Defense Overseas Service Medal, War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,Army achievement Medal
Code Pipe Welder
Power Service
Casper, WY
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Fabricated shop spooling directly from blueprints.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively prioritizing and managing workload.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting to changing project requirements or specifications when necessary.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2010
Skills
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Goal setting
- Performance management
- Workforce management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
Affiliations
- US ARMY
Timeline
Code Pipe Welding Manager
Granite Peak Fabrication
04.2021 - Current
Code Pipe Welder
Granite Peak Fabrication
07.2018 - 04.2021
Code Pipe Welder
Power Service
06.2013 - 07.2018
Army Infantry SGT
US ARMY
04.2007 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Wyoming