Erich Matt
Midland,TX
Summary
Highly skilled, talented welder with over twenty years of experience in layout, fabrication, installation, and repair of industrial and commercial equipment in a variety of settings (i.e., oil and gas, COGEN plants, refineries, gas plants, and food processing facilities). Demonstrates expertise in FCAW, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW and brazing welding producing high-quality welds per code (i.e., AWS D1.1, B31.1, 31.3, API 1104, ASME Sec. IX). Dependable, safety-oriented and diligent about accomplishing deadlines by applying excellent welding and fitting abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Welder/Electrician
Alliance Welding Company
01.2005 - 07.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and installed electrical components for residential and commercial buildings.
- Prefabrication of oilfield materials with welding, installation, erection and fabrication of steel structures, and buildings
- Mobile and on-call welding and electrical services.
Maintenance Electrician, Welder, Supervisor
County of Kern
02.2016 - 04.2024
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Collaborated closely with other maintenance professionals to coordinate repairs efficiently without disrupting daily operations.
- Planned, supervised, and coordinated the activities of fellow department employees on special projects; designed the construction of special projects (i.e., Leroy Jackson Dog Park and Sam Lynn Ballpark).
- Averaged four to five new work orders per week with highest year completion ending at approximately 400.
Combo Welder
Superior Construction
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.
- Increased client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in performing complex welding projects.
- Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
- Enhanced welding quality by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical and serviceable components involved in cogeneration plant operations, replaced parts, and materials when needed to ensure high efficiency.
- Food grade processed pipe welding and general mechanical work on factor equipment.
- Increased efficiency by performing routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance during projects.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
Weld Instructor
JL Welding School
06.2015 - 10.2015
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Provided hands on instruction for welding processes and structural welding including SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW emphasizing on welding safety such as the use of personal protection equipment (PPE), fire safety, and potential hazards associated with the field.
- Educated students on proper lock out/tag out procedures as required by various companies such as Aera Energy, Linn Energy, and DTE Energy.
- Assessed and discussed student progress with welding school owner and other instructors.
- Designed individual courses targeting student specific needs to ensure successful completion of course/program per AWS codes D1.1, B31.1, B31.3 API 1104.
Rig Welder
Sturgeon Services International
08.2013 - 02.2015
- Strengthened internal communication channels among crew members to facilitate smooth coordination during complex projects.
- Bolstered operational efficiency by assisting in the assembly of temporary structures required for rig operations.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working on various rig types, including offshore, land-based, and mobile rigs.
- Accurately and sufficiently completed designated sections of 2-inch schedule 40 flow lines (approximately 8000 feet) with a two-week deadline decreasing completion time by two thirds.
- Welded gas transmission lines, production oil lines, high pressure steam lines to API code 1104, B31.1 and B31.3.
- Prepared and set up for pipefitting and layout of isometric drawings and P&ID by using construction-based math equations (i.e., geometry and trigonometry).
- Use of proper rigging techniques to prepare pipe for and proper lifting with hydraulic cranes, side booms, and forklifts..
- Increased project efficiency with precise cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Showcased technical expertise in various welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
Rig Welder
Ken Small Industries
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Strengthened internal communication channels among crew members to facilitate smooth coordination during complex projects.
- Bolstered operational efficiency by assisting in the assembly of temporary structures required for rig operations.
- Showcased technical expertise in various welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
- Increased project efficiency with precise cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components.
- Accurately and sufficiently completed designated section of 6-inch schedule 80 high pressure steam line as well as a parallel 6-inch schedule 40 oil production line head of projected deadline.
- Welded gas transmission lines, production oil lines, high pressure steam lines to API code 1104, B31.1 and B31.3.
- Prepared and set up for pipefitting and layout of isometric drawings and P&ID by using construction-based math equations (i.e., geometry and trigonometry).
- Use of proper rigging techniques to prepare pipe for and proper lifting with hydraulic cranes, side booms, and forklifts.
- Attended Aera Energy’s Person in Charge (PIC)/Lifeguard Training and Chevron’s Person Leading Work (PLW) training: ensured the safety and compliance of fellow employees were up to standard.
- Behavioral Based Education and Safety Training Coach (BBEST)
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Education
Continuing Education - NCCER Certified
Associated Builders And Contractors
Bakersfield, CaliforniaAssociate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - History
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield05.2024
Associate of Science - Business
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
Tehachapi, CA1998
Skills
- Welding (MIG, TIG, STICK, ARC, Combo)
- Fabrication
- Pipefitting Level I & II
- Blueprint/Isometric Drawing and Analysis
- Construction Math and Calculations
- Pipefitting Trade Math
- Layout and Fitting
- Welding Safety
- Rigging
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Consultation and collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Work Order Analysis
Affiliations
- American Welding Society
Certification
- Certified Welder (CW) - JL Welding School
- Certified Craft Instructor - National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician, Welder, Supervisor
County of Kern
02.2016 - 04.2024
Combo Welder
Superior Construction
10.2015 - 02.2016
Weld Instructor
JL Welding School
06.2015 - 10.2015
Rig Welder
Sturgeon Services International
08.2013 - 02.2015
Rig Welder
Ken Small Industries
08.2010 - 08.2013
Owner/Welder/Electrician
Alliance Welding Company
01.2005 - 07.2024
Continuing Education - NCCER Certified
Associated Builders And Contractors
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts - History
Bakersfield College
Associate of Science - Business
Bakersfield College
High School Diploma -
Tehachapi High School
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