Dustin Carlson
Johnstown,United States
Summary
Experienced pipeline professional with a solid background in pipeline welding and inspection. Skilled in executing precise welds and contributing to project success by upholding high safety and quality standards. Demonstrates expertise in inspection and project management, ensuring adherence to standards and meeting deadlines. Possesses a strong partnership with XCEL Energy in Colorado, fostering effective collaboration with team members to achieve operational success through shared goals and established relationships.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Welder
Mears Group, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct pipeline welding, maintenance and repair of new, existing and in-service natural gas pipelines for XCEL Energy.
- Collaborated with E2 Inspection and WHITCO Construction Management to find solutions to existing issues in the field to optimize project efficiency through safely saving contractor time and energy to meet project scope.
Owner
Carlson Welding & Inspection
05.2018 - Current
- Contracted to conduct certified welding and inspection services for various clients primarily within the oil, natural gas and energy industries
- Job walk meetings with clients to forecast a plan and interpret projects through drafting a scope of work, designing iso drawings of desired piping systems, estimating costs of materials, consumables, equipment and labor to complete a job safely to meet a desired deadline
- Utilization of Microsoft Office to track materials, consumables, financials, invoicing and overall communication with clients and business vendors
Rig Welder
Blackeagle Energy Services
05.2020 - 11.2024
- Pipeline welding for various clients including XCEL Energy, Western Midstream, DCP Midstream and Tallgrass Energy
Rig Welder
Mears Group, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Pipeline welding and fabrication for clients Anadarko/OXY and DCP midstream
Pipeline Welder
Sterling Construction management
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Pipeline Welding for Anadarko
Pipeline Inspector
Whitman Consulting Organization- WHITCO
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Perform QA/QC to assure the installation of natural gas pipelines adhere to project scope, codes and Public Utility Commission expectations
- Observe alignment sheets permit maps and plats to assess the route of the projected pipeline in relation to existing utilities and line crossings
- Review drilling profiles for sections of project requiring Horizontal Directional Drilling
- Verify project materials against project bill of materials, review MTRs for steel fittings and pipe
- Ensure project is using correct materials per scope of work
- Conduct inspection of pipe coating installation and holiday detection
- Conduct visual welding inspection per standards API 1104 and B31.3 prior to XRAY NDT
Rig Welder
Jomax Construction
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Pipeline welding for client Extraction Energy
Pipeline Inspector
Magnolia River
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Inspect SMAW welds and poly fusion per gas company standards, in conjunction with TR33 and API1104
- Perform QA/QC to assure the installation of natural gas pipelines adhere to client and Public Utility Commission codes, expectations and scope of work
- Conduct project survey by obtaining crucial GPS points using Trimble technologies and GIS mapping software
- Create project asbuilts and construction mapping using collected GPS points and field verified measurements to identify specific project materials and locations, while designing creative solutions to suggest to client
- Daily reports and communication using data collected via Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint presentations and PDF formats to complete job books per scope of project
Project Coordinator
Ameritech Construction
07.2016 - 12.2016
- General Contractor for home renovations
Assistant Project Manager
Blackeagle Energy Services
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Reviewed project scope with management to perform work per client requirements
- Placed and received orders for steel pipe and fabrication materials including MTR verification
- Performed data entry and inventory via Microsoft Excel while also learning and logging data per clients personalized database
- Maintained scheduling and communication with subcontractors and vendors to ensure proper materials and services were on site for major excavations and procedures
- Managed onsite fabrication materials and assisted in blueprint interpretation, part identification and assembly
Welder / Gas Helper
NPL Construction Co.
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Welding Apprentice for BLACK HILLS ENERGY
- Worked directly on gas distribution poly and steel pipeline
- Acquired advanced skills of welding, cutting torch, and various welding procedures
- Completed advanced knowledge of my job through Union Hall Local 208 Denver
Ranger and Park Revenue Supervisor
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: CPW.state.co.us
- Park Ranger and Supervisor of area park revenue through collection, accounting, cash handling and deposit of cash
- CPW.state.co.us
Welder / Welder Repair
C & C Trucking and Welding
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Welding services and welding machine repair
Assistant Manager
GNC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Legislative Aid at Colorado House of Representatives
Colorado General Assembly
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Leg.state.co.us
- Working to protect Colorado Oil and Gas, agriculture and our outdoor hunting, fishing and land use programs through CPW
- Leg.state.co.us
Athletic Manager
Colorado State University
06.2011 - 12.2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science and Government
Colorado State University
01.2012
36 professional development hours - Certified Welding Inspector
American Welding Society
01.2017
Minor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
01.2015
Independent Study - Pipe Welding
Front Range Community College
01.2015
Minor - Business Administration and Management, General
Colorado State University
01.2012
Skills
- Pipeline Welding
- Pipeline Inspection
- Construction Management
- Safety
- Management and Leadership
- Communication
- Teamwork
Certification
- H2S awareness
- Operator Qualifications
Company
Carlson Welding & Inspection
Summary
Colorado State University Class of 2012, AWS Certified, cwiscolorado.com
Timeline
Rig Welder
Mears Group, Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Rig Welder
Blackeagle Energy Services
05.2020 - 11.2024
Rig Welder
Mears Group, Inc.
06.2019 - 05.2020
Pipeline Welder
Sterling Construction management
03.2019 - 07.2019
Rig Welder
Jomax Construction
11.2018 - 01.2019
Owner
Carlson Welding & Inspection
05.2018 - Current
Pipeline Inspector
Whitman Consulting Organization- WHITCO
04.2018 - 04.2019
Pipeline Inspector
Magnolia River
02.2017 - 04.2018
Project Coordinator
Ameritech Construction
07.2016 - 12.2016
Assistant Project Manager
Blackeagle Energy Services
10.2014 - 02.2016
Welder / Gas Helper
NPL Construction Co.
09.2013 - 10.2014
Ranger and Park Revenue Supervisor
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assistant Manager
GNC
01.2012 - 01.2013
Legislative Aid at Colorado House of Representatives
Colorado General Assembly
01.2012 - 05.2012
Athletic Manager
Colorado State University
06.2011 - 12.2011
Welder / Welder Repair
C & C Trucking and Welding
05.2011 - 09.2013
36 professional development hours - Certified Welding Inspector
American Welding Society
Minor of Science - Psychology
Colorado State University
Independent Study - Pipe Welding
Front Range Community College
Minor - Business Administration and Management, General
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science and Government
Colorado State University
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