Gerardo Garza
Spring,TX
Summary
Nine years performing structural weld in ship yards, drilling rigs, boats, barges, platforms, and production shops in the repair of structural items and building of new items. Welding talent includes the following, 3/8 sheet metal, structural weld, flux cord weld, stick weld, MIG weld, aluminum weld, stainless steel, pulse arc, caddy mig, ARC weld, and 100% weld on X-Ray and open root. Welding repairs on 1 inch to maximum capacity of plate, weld on I-Beams, modules, decks, pipes, Bullwinkle Jacket, and confined spaces. Previously certified in 2G, 3G, 4G, 6G and 6GR. Extensive experienced in the use of pre-heating torch, cutting plate with torch, and grind. Fluent speaking and writing English and Spanish language. General Labor and Mechanic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
A.C.S.I
Pasadena, TX
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Maintained safety protocols, ensuring proper handling of equipment and materials to minimize risks.
- Efficiently cleaned and degreased weld joints and workpieces to prepare for optimal welding conditions.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to prevent part distortion and maintain quality standards.
- Fabricated safety guards, angle iron, and square tubing using precise measurements and welding techniques.
- Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Welder
APACHE WELDING INC.
Houston, ND
06.2016 - 01.2020
- 1st Class Welder on Ship Yard and Production Shop
- Reason for Leaving- Lay Off
- Lead man Carlos
Welder
VENTURE CONTRACTOR
Portsmouth, VA
05.2015 - 05.2016
- 1st Class Welder on Ship Yard and Production Shop
- Reason for Leaving - Lay off
- Lead Man Nick/Jake
Welder
KEPPEL AMFELS OFFSHORE AND MARINE CONTRACTOR AZTEC
Brownsville, TX
03.2012 - 04.2015
- 1st Class Welder on Ship Yard and Production Shop
- Reason for Leaving- Lay Off
- Lead man Jorge Aleman
Welder
GULF MARINE, GULF ISLAND CONTRACTOR
Ingleside, TX
03.2007 - 03.2012
- 1st Class Welder on Ship Yard and Production Shop
- Reason for Leaving- Lay Off
- Lead Man Arnold
Welder
KIEWIT OFFSHORE SERVICES, LTD
Ingleside, TX
06.2005 - 03.2007
- 1st Class Welder on Ship Yard and Production Shop
- Reason for Leaving- Looking at higher Experienced job and more hours.
- Lead Man Ram Ochoa
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lopez High School
Brownsville, TXTimeline
Welder
A.C.S.I
08.2019 - 02.2021
Welder
APACHE WELDING INC.
06.2016 - 01.2020
Welder
VENTURE CONTRACTOR
05.2015 - 05.2016
Welder
KEPPEL AMFELS OFFSHORE AND MARINE CONTRACTOR AZTEC
03.2012 - 04.2015
Welder
GULF MARINE, GULF ISLAND CONTRACTOR
03.2007 - 03.2012
Welder
KIEWIT OFFSHORE SERVICES, LTD
06.2005 - 03.2007
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Lopez High School