Edward Rivas Jr.
La Porte
Summary
Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities. Highly experienced in SMAW 4G welding. Enthusiastic welder/mechanic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of WPS and training in blueprint reading. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Van Driver
Dynamic Energy Transport
12.2021 - Current
- Promoted to Supervisor quickly
- Coordiante jobs between parent company and CDL drivers
- Transport CDL drivers to work site, issue out and collect all paperwork
Owner/Operator
E3&A Welding Fabrication
01.2017 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Fabricates trailers
- Custom BBQ Pits
- Pick up unwanted/ non working appliances and scrap metal for recycle/ re-purpose.
Welder
Bright Coop
02.2021 - 07.2022
- Welding out prepwork for the forklift frame builder
- Moved up to performing structural welds on rear steer axle assembly
- Weld structural components for the front fork assembly
- Utilize FCAW and GMAW process for all parts
Welder
General Dynamics Mission Systems/ CPI/ Express Pro
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Weld components for sattelite communication antennas
- Perform structural welds on key parts on communication antennas
- Submit all welds to CWI for final inspection
Welder/Mechanic
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Selected to be apart of a retrofit team sent to Germany to install a revolutionary countermeasure on the M1A2 Abrams sepV3 main battle tank
- Performed preventative, scheduled or unscheduled Maintenance on the Abrams family of tanks
- Company Certified SMAW 3G/4G, GMAW 3G/4G, Spray Arc 1G/2G, Short Arc 3G/4G, Pulse Arc 3G/4G
Sergeant (E5)
US Army
02.2004 - 10.2016
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Supervised 150 employees and performance of tasks.
- Selected to be Headquarters and Headquarters company rear detachment 1sg (E8).
- Later selected as Battalion rear detachment Operations Sergeant’s Major (E9).
- Later selected as Battalion rear detachment Operations Sergeant’s Major (E9).
- Aided in training over one hundred soldiers to stand up a new rapid deployment battalion.
- Rewrote entire battalion standard operating procedures for Land and Ammunition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Houston Clear Lake
Clear Lake, TX05-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08.2022
Certificate of Completion Level 2 - Welding Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX12.2012
Skills
- Board Oversight
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership and People Development
- Surface Material Preparation
- Gas Flow Adjustments
- Power Tools Operations
- Overhead Welding Position
- Hand Torches
- Crane and Hoist Equipment Operation
- Fabrication Experience
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment
Affiliations
- Freemason
DIY home projects, small time farming, motorcycle riding, motorcycle repair and modification
some of the projects I have been working on is building a chicken coop, spending time teaching my children how to plant vegetables and animal husbandry. I ride motorcycles and love to upgrade them and change their appearance.
Timeline
Supervisor/Van Driver
Dynamic Energy Transport
12.2021 - Current
Welder
General Dynamics Mission Systems/ CPI/ Express Pro
08.2021 - 11.2021
Welder
Bright Coop
02.2021 - 07.2022
Welder/Mechanic
General Dynamics Land Systems
05.2019 - 06.2020
Owner/Operator
E3&A Welding Fabrication
01.2017 - Current
Sergeant (E5)
US Army
02.2004 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Houston Clear Lake
Associate of Applied Science - Welding Technology
Central Texas College
Certificate of Completion Level 2 - Welding Technology
Central Texas College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
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