George Sanchez
Carlsbad,NM
Summary
20 years of pipeline a related facilities experience. Supper intendent on multiple jobs
Welder forman on numerous jobs. Experience in lower in ,jeeping , coating repaire line crossings ,bending, tracer line , rock shield , Padding , back fill, hot digs , weldig pipeline and all fabrication included.
I have been involved in one way or another in all aspects of pipeline and or facility work.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Zealous Energy /Chevron
Carlsbad, New Mexico
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Fabrication & welding.
Superintendent
J&B Customs / ConocoPhillips
Carlsbad, NM
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
- Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and maintenance to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on welding machinery and equipment.
- Developed safety protocols to be followed by welders in order to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
- Established work schedules based on project deadlines and available resources.
- Inspected completed welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in a professional manner while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Created detailed reports regarding progress of projects and submitted them to management.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
- Oversaw employee productivity to enforce efficient use of materials and equipment.
- Planned, managed and coordinated construction activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Welder
Crossfire llc. / MPLX
Carlsbad, NM
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welder
U.B.W / American Gypsum
Carlsbad, NM
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Replace kettles
- Rehab work on tanks and vessels
- Structural fabrication
- Demo and install new equipment
- Communication with management
- Problem solving
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Welder
Larrett Energy Services / Enterprise
Pecos, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Main line.
- Tie inn
- Fabrication
- Pull measurements
- Layout
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Superintendent of Production and Maintenance
Performance Energy Services / Crestwood
Carlsbad, NM
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensured that production goals were met in a timely manner while adhering to quality standards.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop strategies for efficient workflow management.
- Provided training sessions for new hires regarding company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with outside contractors when necessary.
- Created detailed reports outlining the results of production operations audits.
- Oversaw maintenance activities such as repairs, preventative maintenance, machine installations, calibrations.
- Supervised staff in the installation of new machines and equipment for increased efficiency.
- Monitored safety compliance of all equipment and personnel in accordance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and performance metrics.
- Resolved conflicts between departments regarding resource utilization or operational objectives.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress on projects and address any issues or concerns.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
Welder
C&C Construction / Sendero
Pecos, Texas
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
- Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and maintenance to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Investigated customer complaints about defective products or services and took corrective action when necessary.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems related to weld joints or weldments during production runs.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites for potential hazards prior to beginning any welding activities.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Prevented distortion of parts by monitoring fitting, burning, and welding processes.
- Assisted with Lower in , line crossings , bail hole digs.
Welder Forman
Genesis / XTO
Carlsbad, New Mexico
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Assisted in
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
- Back fill
Welder
C&C Construction Services / vacero
Pecos, TX
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Superintendent
Precision Weld / Centennial
Carlsbad, New Mexico
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
- Directed the installation of new equipment, machines, and tools to improve production efficiency.
- Investigated customer complaints about defective products or services and took corrective action when necessary.
- Developed safety protocols to be followed by welders in order to prevent injuries.
- Conducted regular inspections of worksites for potential hazards prior to beginning any welding activities.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in a professional manner while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
Welder Forman
BlackLine / Sendero
Carlsbad, New Mexico
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels for welding supplies and materials.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, purchasing, and maintenance to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on welding machinery and equipment.
- Developed safety protocols to be followed by welders in order to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate welding methods needed for each job.
- Assisted with troubleshooting problems related to weld joints or weldments during production runs.
- Created detailed reports regarding progress of projects and submitted them to management.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations related to health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
Welder
NMR
Carlsbad
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
Welder Forman
Crossfire llc. / ConocoPhillips
Carlsbad, New Mexico
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Trained junior welders on proper use of welding equipment, tools, and techniques.
- Provided guidance and instruction on proper welding techniques.
- Monitored usage of consumables such as electrodes, fluxes, and shielding gases, ensuring they are used efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
Welder
Willbros / Cimerex
Carlsbad
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Welder / Lead
D&D Construction
Hobbs, New Mexico
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
Welder
U.B.W / Holly energy
Carlsbad, New Mexico
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Structural
- Boiler inspection &repairs
- Shut downs.
- Maintenance
Welder
Sunland Construction
Farmington , NM
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Helper /Pipe Welder
Evers and Sons / Enterprise
Lybrook, New York
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Operated cash register accurately to process customer transactions.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided them with information about products or services available.
Education
Real Education
Hempstead, TXSkills
- Pipe fitting
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Reweld application
- Review drawings
- Great communication
- Leadership skills
- Professional attitude
- Very knowledgeable of pipeline installation
- QC
- Assisted in:
- Sandblasting
- Jeep
- Coating repair
- Final jeep
- Padding or rockshield
- Lower in
- Line crossing
- Line digs
- Cutting techniques
- Equipment operation
- Inspection protocols
- OSHA compliance
- Custom work
- Adaptable
- Fast learning
- Teaching
- Always willing to help
Timeline
Welder
Zealous Energy /Chevron
10.2024 - 01.2025
Superintendent
J&B Customs / ConocoPhillips
01.2024 - 09.2024
Welder
Crossfire llc. / MPLX
06.2023 - 12.2023
Welder
U.B.W / American Gypsum
02.2023 - 06.2023
Welder
Larrett Energy Services / Enterprise
10.2022 - 01.2023
Superintendent of Production and Maintenance
Performance Energy Services / Crestwood
01.2021 - 09.2022
Welder
C&C Construction / Sendero
01.2020 - 12.2020
Welder Forman
Genesis / XTO
05.2019 - 01.2020
Superintendent
Precision Weld / Centennial
01.2019 - 05.2019
Welder
C&C Construction Services / vacero
02.2018 - 12.2019
Welder Forman
BlackLine / Sendero
04.2017 - 02.2019
Welder
NMR
10.2015 - 03.2017
Welder Forman
Crossfire llc. / ConocoPhillips
11.2014 - 10.2015
Welder
Willbros / Cimerex
01.2014 - 10.2015
Welder / Lead
D&D Construction
12.2013 - 08.2014
Welder
U.B.W / Holly energy
01.2007 - 12.2013
Welder
Sunland Construction
01.2006 - 10.2007
Helper /Pipe Welder
Evers and Sons / Enterprise
11.2004 - 01.2006
Real Education