Don Creppel
Maringouin,LA
Summary
Exceptional leader talented in welding of pipe, and structure .Areas of expertise include, stick, GTAW, MGAW, sub-arc, flux core, jimmy jammer, and brazing. Experienced welding these metals titanium, carbon steel, stainless, duplex, chrome, Inconel, hastelloy, and alloy 20.Certified Welder accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Written welding procedures specialized for clientele’s standards.
Military professional effective at leading teams to accomplish ambitious goals. Expertise in weaponry, troop leading and warrior task. Deadline oriented, capable of handling multiple time critical task. I have had several promotions with my military career.
Graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Rope access specialty welder lvl 1 but I have the time and hours to acquire my lvl 2 ropes .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rope Access Specialty Welder
Turner Specialty Services
07.2024 - Current
- Achieved consistent high-quality welds by utilizing advanced welding equipment and following industry best practices.
- Strengthened company reputation with clients through consistent delivery of superior-quality welded products in line with industry standards.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for large-scale projects, fostering collaborative problem-solving approaches to challenges faced during fabrication processes.
- Improved overall product durability by applying appropriate finishing techniques such as grinding or polishing finished welds.
- Conducted my job safely from ropes designed for welding
- Supported engineering teams by providing input on material selection, joint design, and welding procedures.
- Maintained current knowledge of Description codes.
- Collaborated with third-party inspection agencies to ensure seamless coordination of activities and timely completion of required tests.
Specialty Welder
Turner Industries Group LLC
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Completed complex welding projects on time and within budget through meticulous planning and prioritization of tasks.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns quickly and professionally regarding project specifications or timelines.
- Ensured workplace safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
- Showcased adaptability by mastering various welding methods including TIG, MIG, and Stick processes based on project requirements.
Specialty Welder
STARCON
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Operational Interrogator
US Army National Guard
10.2016 - 10.2022
- Collected, reviewed and processed intelligence information for senior personnel.
- Use tactics and techniques to receive information from informant
- Developed and distributed intelligence products focused on field operations.
Specialty Welder / Weld Engineer
Pipe and steel industries
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Recognized, set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by implementing advanced welding techniques and processes.
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and ensuring timely maintenance.
Combo Welder
Performance Contracting Group
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.
- Skilled with gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas welding equipment to weld pipe .
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
Army Engineer /Weld Engineer
Louisiana National Guard
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Wrote performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
- Implemented proven methods to optimize production while meeting financial reports for higher head quarters
- Utilized CAD software to produce detailed engineering drawings for production.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
Education
Certificate - Visual Technician Lvl 3
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, LABachelors Of Science - Weld Engineering
U.S. Army Engineer Corps
Ft Lee , Va GED -
GED Military Academy
Camp Robinson, ArkansasLvl 1 - Rope Access
Access Rules Rope Access
New Orleans, LA07.2024
Master of Science - Weld Engineering
U.S. Army Engineering Corps
Fort Lee, VA06.2018
Certificate - Pipe Fitting / Advanced Rigging
NCCER Pipe Fitter/ Advanced Rigger
Baton Rouge, LA10.2016
Skills
- Internet research
- Extensive experience with hand tools
- Welding Techniques
- Power Tools Operation
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Defective Material Identification
- Problem Resolution
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Process Engineering
- CAD Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Reading and Interpreting Blueprint
- Complex Problem Solving
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Design Verification
- Time Management
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Advanced Mathematics
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Rope Access expertise
- Work positioning techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Anchorage system understanding
- Confined space entry
- Emergency response preparedness
- Safety inspection proficiency
- Physical fitness and agility
- Structural inspection experience
- Hazard identification capacity
- Communication and coordination
- Non-destructive testing
- Vertical transportation
- Fall protection
- Quality assurance and control
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Aluminum welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Weld repair techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding symbols
- Joint preparation
- Pressure vessel welding
- Plasma arc welding
- Heat treatment
- Cast iron welding
- Submerged arc welding
- Distortion control
- Orbital welding
- Pipeline welding
- Marine welding
- Welding safety
- Welding inspection
- Grinding skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Vertical welding
- Welding techniques
- Welding procedure specifications
- Material selection
- Worksite safety
- Safety procedures
- Pipefitting
- Pressure testing
Name
wesleycreppel@yahoo.com,2257191911,2256834882,70777,Slaughter,Livonia,Louisiana
Certification
NCCER pipe fitter
NCCER advanced rigger
NCCER # 20512670
Sprat rope access # 2401617
Twic exp aug 2029
Alliance safty council card
Welder qualification card
Stencil T3
4508
4503
4493
4483
4473
VT lvl 3
Timeline
Rope Access Specialty Welder
Turner Specialty Services
07.2024 - Current
Specialty Welder
Turner Industries Group LLC
10.2022 - 07.2024
Specialty Welder
STARCON
05.2021 - 10.2022
Specialty Welder / Weld Engineer
Pipe and steel industries
02.2019 - 05.2021
Operational Interrogator
US Army National Guard
10.2016 - 10.2022
Combo Welder
Performance Contracting Group
10.2016 - 03.2017
Army Engineer /Weld Engineer
Louisiana National Guard
10.2010 - 10.2016
Certificate - Visual Technician Lvl 3
Turner Industries
Bachelors Of Science - Weld Engineering
U.S. Army Engineer Corps
GED -
GED Military Academy
Lvl 1 - Rope Access
Access Rules Rope Access
Master of Science - Weld Engineering
U.S. Army Engineering Corps
Certificate - Pipe Fitting / Advanced Rigging
NCCER Pipe Fitter/ Advanced Rigger
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