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Edward Barnett

TX

Summary

Accomplished Combo Welder with a strong background in high-quality fabrication for critical infrastructure, including power and chemical plants. Expertise in executing precision welds under pressure while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and blueprints.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Traveling Combo Welder

Multiple Employers
05.2021 - 06.2024
  • Large-Scale Coal Power Plant Maintenance: Performed precision combo tube welding (Superheaters, Reheats, Economizers, Mud/Steam Drums) and structural fabrication using Stick and Flux Core processes.
  • Executed emergency tube leak repairs and planned header replacements for natural gas HRSG boilers within tight shutdown schedules, ensuring minimal downtime and operational reliability.
  • Nuclear Facility Compliance: Maintained high/low-pressure feedwater heat exchangers and deaerator tanks under strict radiological protocols, ensuring 100% adherence to safety and exposure standards.
  • Completed fitting, rigging, and stainless MIG/TIG welding operations for complex new construction projects in chemical and paper mill environments, contributing to timely project completion and structural integrity.
  • Specialized Metallurgy & Certification: Certified to weld multiple processes and materials, exceeding basic super coupon requirements, including HSLA, Stainless Steel, and Inconel 690.

Contractors- Babcock & Wilcox, Day & Zimmerman, APCOM Power, CMW, CR Meyer, RPG

Fabricator / Welder

Multiple Employers
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Multi-Discipline Fabrication: Delivered diverse products, including structural steel components and high-capacity piping systems for industrial refrigeration, ensuring alignment with project specifications.
  • System Integration: Specialized in joining disparate components into cohesive, final assemblies, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to engineering blueprints.
  • Production Versatility: Adapted to various shop requirements, executing layout, fit-up, and welding tasks to meet rigorous production deadlines and quality standards.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Executed various support tasks beyond welding, contributing to project completion and fostering a team-oriented environment to meet production goals.
  • Employers- Dealermade Photo Studios, Empire Steel, Innovative Refrigeration

Education

Combo Welding -

Texas Arc Welding Academy
Humble, TX

Skills

  • Certified Combo Welder: Proficient in SMAW (Stick), GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), and GMAW-P (Pulse)
  • Code Mastery: Consistently produce X-ray quality welds to ASME B311 (Power Piping), ASME B313 (Process Piping), and AWS D11 (Structural Steel) standards
  • Precision Execution: Expert in high-difficulty maneuvers, including mirror welding, restricted access/blind welds, and working within confined spaces
  • Comprehensive Fabrication: Skilled in blueprint reading, layout, and advanced material preparation
  • Thermal Cutting & Gouging: Proficient in Air Carbon Arc Gouging, oxy-fuel cutting, and precision grinding
  • Welding Certifications
  • Quality Control: Experienced in high-spec facilities requiring strict filler metal traceability and electrode/wire selection protocols
  • Equipment Management: Capable of independent setup and maintenance of welding leads, shielding gas systems, compressed air lines, and rigging gear
  • Aerial & Vessel Work: Proficient in performing work from scaffolds, hydraulic man-lifts, crane baskets, and performing internal inspections/repairs within pressure vessels
  • Rigging & Material Handling: Competent in rigging heavy components and managing tool/material logistics in complex industrial environments
  • Operational Stamina: Maintaining high-performance standards during long-duration shifts and demanding physical labor

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$35/hr - $100/hr

Timeline

Traveling Combo Welder

Multiple Employers
05.2021 - 06.2024

Fabricator / Welder

Multiple Employers
08.2018 - 01.2021

Combo Welding -

Texas Arc Welding Academy
Edward Barnett