Luis Castellano
Houston ,Tx
Summary
Accomplished Pipe Welder with extensive experience at Lindsayca USA, skilled in MIG and TIG welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency through teamwork and critical thinking. Successfully executed high-quality welds on diverse piping systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and structural integrity. Committed to maintaining optimal performance and quality in all projects.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder
Lindsayca Usa
Houston
2024 - Current
- Orchestrated team collaboration to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Directed implementation of process improvements to optimize welding operation efficiency.
- Facilitated collaboration with project managers to align welding schedules with project timelines.
- Optimized arc length and movement speed to achieve targeted fusion depth and bead formation.
- Performed precision welding on pipes with diameters ranging from 1 inch to 36 inches.
- Executed MIG and flux core welding techniques to ensure structural integrity of pipe assemblies.
- Assisted in executing TIG welding processes to support project completion. Collaborated with team members to maintain quality standards in welding tasks. Contributed to safety protocols during welding operations.
- Executed TIG welding techniques on stainless steel pipes to ensure structural integrity.
- Executed TIG welding on chromo pipes, ensuring structural integrity and precision.
Pipe Welder/ Vessel Welder
Spitzer Industries Inc
Houston, TX
2021 - 2024
- Engineered and installed piping systems utilizing TIG and MIG welding techniques.
- Analyzed blueprints and technical drawings to guarantee accurate weld specifications.
- Executed inspections to ensure weld integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Oversaw maintenance of tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Executed MIG and flux core welding techniques to ensure structural integrity of pipe assemblies.
- Executed TIG welding techniques to ensure high-quality pipe fabrication.
- Executed welding operations on pressure vessel nozzles with precision and adherence to safety standards.
Pipe Welder/ Vessel Welder
Gallop Tower Field Service
Houston, TX
2018 - 2021
- Engineered and constructed piping systems in strict adherence to specifications and safety standards.
- Executed inspections on welds to guarantee adherence to quality control standards.
- Managed operation of welding equipment and tools while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Facilitated collaboration among team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues effectively.
- Facilitated complex pipe installations through effective collaboration with team members.
- Configured and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Executed MIG welding for pipe root passes, followed by flux core fill and cap processes.
- Executed TIG welding on carbon steel pipes, ensuring structural integrity and precision.
- Executed TIG welding techniques to join stainless steel pipes with precision.
- Executed TIG welding on chromoly pipes, ensuring precision and structural integrity.
- Executed welding of pipe using stick process, applying 6010 for root pass and 7018 for fill and cap.
- Assisted in welding pipe using TIG for root passes and stick for fill and cap. Helped maintain quality standards during welding processes. Supported team members in achieving project goals through effective collaboration.
- Executed welding processes for pressure vessels, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
- Executed welding of nozzles on pressure vessels using MIG for root and fill passes, followed by cap application with flux core.
- Assisted in the operation of gouging nozzles for various projects. Supported team members in maintaining equipment and ensuring safety protocols. Contributed to the efficient completion of tasks by preparing necessary tools and materials.
Pipe Welder
Sirecom Service
Houston
2016 - 2018
- Fabricated and installed piping systems using TIG and MIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise weld specifications.
- Conducted inspections to verify weld integrity and conformance to safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Trained junior welders in proper techniques and safety protocols to enhance skillsets.
- Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc, and gas equipment.
GG WELDING COMPANY
Houston
2015 - 2016
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Conducted inspections of welded joints for structural integrity and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve project turnaround times.
- Assisted in maintaining welding tools and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Education
Supreme Welding Academy
Supreme Welding Academy
05.2015
Skills
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe beveling
- Carbon arc gouging
- Teamwork and communication
- Overhead crane operation
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Pipe alignment
- Welding positions
- Purge welding
- Grinding techniques
- Welding codes compliance
- Pipe welding
- MIG welding
- Stainless steel metal welding
- Stick welding
- Structural welding
- Aluminum metal welding
- Hand and power tool operation
- Critical thinking
- Welding
- Teamwork
- Time management
Certification
Tig Welding Cerfication
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Lindsayca Usa
2024 - Current
Pipe Welder/ Vessel Welder
Spitzer Industries Inc
2021 - 2024
Pipe Welder/ Vessel Welder
Gallop Tower Field Service
2018 - 2021
Pipe Welder
Sirecom Service
2016 - 2018
GG WELDING COMPANY
2015 - 2016
Supreme Welding Academy
Supreme Welding Academy