Derrick Smith
New Iberia,LA
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience in industry. Knowledgeable in inspection, welding and testing products with working knowledge of welding and safety codes. Reliable and efficient with equipment and software programs. Driven by excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
QC Technician
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge, LA
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted visual inspections of welded joints using various tools such as magnifying glasses, mirrors, or videoscopes for accurate assessments.
- Worked with welders and Foreman to ensure the job gets done correctly the first time
- Perform hydro tests on completed lines
- Perform NDE such as pt, mt on welded joints
- Fill out and maintain daily weld logs
- Work safely and efficiently to ensure no one gets hurts
- Maintain knowledge of codes used during various welding processes, as well as weld procedures and line spec requirements
Weld Leader
Chart
New Iberia, LA
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Asme and aws certified weld in all positions on pipe and plate with carbon, stainless and aluminum
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of 20+ employees in welding and fitting environment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions on pipe
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air saw and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gtaw, gmaw, and fcaw equipment.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications
Weld Technician
Chart
New Iberia, LA
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Designed and tested weld procedures for the shop
- Tested new hires employees on skills test
- Performed macro and micro examinations on weld tests
- Assisted with hydro and pneumatic test of vessels and piping
- Performed pt and mt nde testing
- Performed visual examination of structural and piping welds
- Computer tasks such as weld qualifier and performing logs using excel
Pipe Welder
Ernest P Breaux
New Iberia, LA
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded aluminum pipe in all positions using gtaw and gmaw
- Lead small crew on 5 people
Master Welder
Elgin Sweeper
Elgin, IL
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Teacher new hires how to read blueprints and use jigs
Welder/machinist
D & D Machine
Hessmer, LA
05.2012 - 08.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Use lathe, drill press and milling machine to machine various parts
Education
Marksville High
Marksville, LA05.2012
Studied Computer Science For 3 Years
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
- Cwi inspector
- Blueprint reading
- Hydro and pneumatic testing
- NDE methods (pt and mt)
- 3 years experience in leadership
- 4 year experience with weld inspection
- Quality Control
- Drawing Interpretation
- Visual Inspections
- Vast knowledge of welding processes
Timeline
QC Technician
Performance Contractors
03.2024 - Current
Weld Leader
Chart
12.2022 - 03.2024
Weld Technician
Chart
07.2019 - 12.2022
Pipe Welder
Ernest P Breaux
12.2017 - 07.2019
Master Welder
Elgin Sweeper
05.2015 - 12.2017
Welder/machinist
D & D Machine
05.2012 - 08.2015
Marksville High
Studied Computer Science For 3 Years
University of Louisiana At Lafayette