Devin Abbott
Beaumont,Tx
Summary
10 years of Pipe welder/Maintenance Supervisors seeking opportunity to launch career in entry-level role with growing organization. Well-versed in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints, fabricating welding/fitting pipe and working as part of a team to achieve project goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Pipe Fitter Helper/Combination Pipe Welder
Gulf Coast Fabricators
BEAUMONT, TX
2012 - 2016
- Learned how to properly use inspected hand and power tools to fabricate pipe
- Learned how to properly perform GTAW/SMAW on carbon steel an various materials
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
Specialty Pipe Welder/Pipe Fitter
Gulfspan Industrial
BEAUMONT, TX
2016 - 2020
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Working as a pipe journeyman in fast-paced environment, work well with others, assisted coworkers if needed
- Repaired or replaced broken or worn parts using inspected hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Welded and worked with carbon steel stainless steel and various alloys performing GTAW/SMAW.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Read and interpreted construction blueprints for various projects.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Specialty Pipe Welder/Maintenance Supervisor
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Port Arthur, TX
2020 - 2023
- Managing, operating shutdowns with various refineries, completing tasks in a timely manner as well as working safely.
- Completing JSA’s, obtaining work/safe/hot permits before job tasks.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys performing GTAW/SMAW.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Disassemble and reassemble heat exchangers, furnaces, boiler houses.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
Sulphur, LA05-2011
Skills
- Trained in completing JLA and JSA
- Ability to work in fast paced environments
- Specialty combination pipe welding GTAW/SMAW
- Confined space trained
- Fresh air trained
- Excel spread sheets, word, and PowerPoint
- P&ID’s
- Hand and Power Tools
- System Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Supply Management
- Life Saving Rules
- Materials Ordering
- Component Replacement
- Machinery Operation
- Job Order Prioritization
Certification
- TWIC
- ISTC
References
Bryan Kelley, Superintendent, Ohmstede Industrial Services, 409-781-0797
Nickolas Halliburton, Superintendent, Gulfspan Industrial LLC, 409-767-5609
Leif Garsee, 409-893-1933
Greg Hulet, 409-782-4113
Timeline
Pipe Fitter Helper/Combination Pipe Welder
Gulf Coast Fabricators
2012 - 2016
Specialty Pipe Welder/Pipe Fitter
Gulfspan Industrial
2016 - 2020
Specialty Pipe Welder/Maintenance Supervisor
Ohmstede Industrial Services
2020 - 2023
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist
- TWIC
- ISTC
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