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Henry Salamanca

Henry Salamanca

Seattle,WA

Summary

Accomplished welder with expertise in FCAW and GTAW processes, previously at BRASERV PETROLEOS COLOMBIA. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and ensure welding safety compliance. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills, enhancing project efficiency. Achieved a 98% quality inspection success rate, showcasing a commitment to excellence, and handling of equipment, its function, and maintenance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Metal structure welder (drilling towers) FCAW proc

BRASERV PETROLEOS COLOMBIA
Colombia, Meta
02.2020 - 05.2022
  • Interpreted blueprints to guide welding processes and ensure accuracy.
  • Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of oil rigs in the FCAW process for the Colombian company, Ecopetrol.

1A welder

OTACC INGENARIA Y CONSTUCCION.
COLOMBIA, META
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.

welder assembler

PETROLABIN S.A.S
Colombia, Meta
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment for various metal fabrication projects.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.

Armored vehicle welder (asset carrier) in GTAW pro

ARMOR INTERNATIONAL SAS
Colombia, Bogota DC
06.2017 - 01.2018
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components with precision.
  • Inspected welded joints for quality and compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained welding tools and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Documented work processes and materials used for project tracking purposes.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.

1A welder

OIL BUSINESESS SERVICE ( OBS )
Colombia, Meta
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Operated welding equipment to join metal components according to specifications.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate pipe assembly.
  • Inspected welded joints for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on projects.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while performing welding tasks in various environments. Under ASME standards.
  • Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.

Education

THEORETICAL PRACTICAL COURSE FCAW UNDER THE ASME C

LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELD SCHOOL
COLOMBIA
03-2023

TECHNICAL DEEPENING IN CARBON STEEL PIPES WELDING

SENA
Colombia
10-2021

Technician in Welding of Metal Products (platin)

Servicio De Aprendizaje SENA
Colombia
05-2018

Skills

  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality inspection
  • FCAW welding
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Welding safety compliance
  • Metal fabrication
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Welding symbols interpretation
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Welding defects identification
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Welding certification
  • Oxy-fuel cutting
  • Gas tungsten arc welding

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Plate welding technician (beveled)
  • TECHNICAL DEEPENING IN CARBON STEEL PIPES WELDING WITH GTAW AND SMAW PROCESSES
  • Theoretical and practical course on the FCAW process under the ASME code on 2G and 3G plates

Timeline

Metal structure welder (drilling towers) FCAW proc

BRASERV PETROLEOS COLOMBIA
02.2020 - 05.2022

1A welder

OTACC INGENARIA Y CONSTUCCION.
01.2019 - 09.2019

welder assembler

PETROLABIN S.A.S
02.2018 - 12.2018

Armored vehicle welder (asset carrier) in GTAW pro

ARMOR INTERNATIONAL SAS
06.2017 - 01.2018

1A welder

OIL BUSINESESS SERVICE ( OBS )
04.2015 - 04.2016

THEORETICAL PRACTICAL COURSE FCAW UNDER THE ASME C

LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELD SCHOOL

TECHNICAL DEEPENING IN CARBON STEEL PIPES WELDING

SENA

Technician in Welding of Metal Products (platin)

Servicio De Aprendizaje SENA