Dwain Stewart
Bethany,LA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Pipe Welder with extensive experience at Veco/Arco, specializing in advanced welding techniques such as TIG and MIG. Proven ability to fabricate high-quality pipe systems while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through training junior welders, enhancing team performance and project outcomes. Proficient in working with various materials, including 316L and Titanium.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Pipe Welder Tig / MiG / Stick. V33 - R 3
Veco / Arco
Pluto Bay, Alaska
1985 - 1996
- Fabricated and welded pipe systems according to project specifications and safety protocols.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to execute precise welding tasks.
- Conducted regular inspections of welds for quality assurance and integrity verification.
- Trained junior welders on safe practices, equipment handling, and welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Applied advanced welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW to deliver high-quality results across diverse applications.
Pipe Welder / Fishing Tool Carbide Welder
Childress Tool / Dotson Tools / Rico Oil
Shreveport, LA
1983 - 1985
Contract Pipe Welder
Calumet Oil
Preston, La
04.1976 - 1983
- Fabricated and welded pipe systems according to industry standards and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring precise alignment and consistent quality.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics for effective project execution.
- Conducted inspections of welds to maintain safety and compliance with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Airline High
Bossier City, LA1972
Skills
Certified pipe welder
316L
410L
Chrome Molly
Titanium
Alloy 20
4140 HT
Certification
316L stainless steel sch 10 - 40
400 series stainless steel
Chrome Molly sch 20
Titanium boiler tubes
Carbon steel sch 10 3/8” - sch 180. 40”
Timeline
Contract Pipe Welder
Calumet Oil
04.1976 - 1983
Certified Pipe Welder Tig / MiG / Stick. V33 - R 3
Veco / Arco
1985 - 1996
Pipe Welder / Fishing Tool Carbide Welder
Childress Tool / Dotson Tools / Rico Oil
1983 - 1985
High School Diploma -
Airline High