James (Martin) Griffith Jr.
Cabot,Arkansas
Summary
I am a Journeyman Welder with Pipeliner's Local Union 798 and a welder helper prior to becoming a welder. I have worked in many different states along with all types of weather conditions throughout my career. I have been in the trade for about 17 years learning every aspect of a project not just the welding side. Early in my career, I would help out with coating and above ground painting after the welding was complete. I obtained my CWI certification thru the American Welding Society in January of 2019 and my API 1169 thru American Petroleum Institute in April of 2019 so I could further my knowledge and education in the field with inspection. Currently, I have 2 years of experience working as a CWI and API 1169 inspector. I obtained my NACE CIP 1 in September of 2022 to further my knowledge in protective coatings and corrosion prevention. I feel like my past experiences with all different aspects of projects help me bring a skillful, enthusiastic, eager and detail oriented presence to the table.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
McCizer Pipeline
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked for Energy Transfer for small station change outs and dig ups on old lines with corrosion issues.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Welder
Michels
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked for Northern Natural Gas on 1.1 mile pipe replacement project to upgrade the system.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
Welder
Michels
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked for TC Energy on an emergency dig up to replace a section of pipe with a bad fitting.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
Welding Steward
Precision West
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Worked for Kern River doing a pipe replacement in a highway.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
Pipefitter Foreman
Enerfab
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Started just pipefitting on the job but quickly moved in a Foreman position for Ford Battery Plant.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by monitoring progress, addressing delays, and adjusting resources as needed.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining pipe installation processes and ensuring proper alignment.
- Contributed significantly towards maintaining a safe working environment by upholding stringent safety protocols minimizing risks associated with potential workplace hazards.
Welder Foreman
CJ Hughes Construction
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked in various places around Ohio for TC Energy doing system upgrades.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Documented and maintained proper inspection records with daily reports.
- Maintained and inspected welds for quality standards.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Welder
Michels Pipeline
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Work in Washington, KS reworking piping on KXL pipeline spill.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored and inspected welds for quality standards
- Documented and maintained proper inspection records with daily reports
- Maintained and enforced a safe working environment at all times
- Performed daily inspection of welding equipment and consumables to ensure procedures were followed
- Strong written and computer skills along with verbal communication
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Welding Steward
Midwestern Contractors
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked for Midwestern in Perrysburg, OH building a new station for Columbia Gas.
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Minnesota Limited, LLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Worked for Minnesota Limited in Battle Creek, MI on an Enbridge station
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Graycor Industrial
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked for Graycor Industrial in Fort Wayne, IN doing maintenance for Nipsco.
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Foreman
Charps, LLC
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Worked for Charps, LLC at 2 locations near Perrysburg, IN doing 2.5 miles of 30" hydro and fixing exposed section in creek for OneOK
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Minnesota Limited, LLC
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked for Minnesota Limited in Philip, SD for TC Energy on Keystone XL station
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Michels Corporation
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked for Michels in Bergland, MI welding on sleeves for Northern Natural
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Charps, LLC
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked for Charps, LLC in Perrysburg, IN but job was pushed due to pipe quality
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Foreman
Minnesota Limited, LLC
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked for Minnesota Limited in 2 location doing demo for 2 Keystone XL stations
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Roberts Pipeline
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Worked for Roberts Pipeline in Lake George, MI doing maintenance for TC Energy
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welding Steward
Henkels & McCoy
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Working for Henkels & McCoy in Brentwood, TN for TC Energy
- Working with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Inspected welds and checked whether critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
Welder Steward
Michels Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Job was for Michels Corporation working with Black Hills Energy. We were working in Lincoln, NE
- Worked with Microsoft Excel sending reports to the Union Hall on a weekly basis
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type
- Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time
- Laid out, fitted and fabricated metal components
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Monitored and inspected welds for quality standards
- Documented and maintained proper inspection records with daily reports
- Maintained and enforced a safe working environment at all times
- Performed daily inspection of welding equipment and consumables to ensure procedures were followed
- Strong written and computer skills along with verbal communication
Welder/Fitter
Day&Zimmerman
03.2019 - 04.2019
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Prepared SMAW welding equipment to perform advanced fabrication work
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe and stainless steel tubing
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
- Threaded pipes using piping machines
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
Welder
Pipeliners Local Union 798
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Worked for B&G Pipeline Company, Meade and Infrasource for several different gas companies. I worked in all types of weather conditions in several states including Arkansas, North Carolina, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. I was the welding steward on most of these jobs as well
- Worked with Microsoft Excel sending reports to Union Hall on a weekly basis when holding steward position
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance
- Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion
- Welded various types of connections using SMAW to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
- Examined the structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
Welder Helper
Pipeliners Local Union 798
04.2009 - 04.2015
- I worked for B&G Pipeline Company, Sheehan Pipeline, Carl Smith Pipeline, Michels Corporation, Minnesota Limited, Precision Pipeline and Apex Pipeline for several different gas companies. The work took place in all types of weather conditions in several states including Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan
- Use power tools to grind and buff welds and pipe to ensure clean welding surface for welders
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welders
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques
- Work directly with welders to keep welding material clean and ready for welding
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
Hazen, AR2004
Skills
- Fabrication of Steel materials
- Available to work in remote locations for long periods of time
- Flexible
- Inventory management
- Shaping and cutting
- Welding
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Quality assurance and control
- Fast-learner
- Pipe fitting
- Specializes in working on pipeline jobs
- Inspection procedures
- Workplace safety
- Quality inspection professional
- AWS certified
- Expert in stick welding
- Reading drawings, models and blueprints
- Safe Work Practices
Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector(CWI)
- NACE CIP 1
- API 1169
- TWIC
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Welder
McCizer Pipeline
09.2024 - 10.2024
Welder
Michels
05.2024 - 09.2024
Welder
Michels
04.2024 - 05.2024
Welding Steward
Precision West
02.2024 - 04.2024
Pipefitter Foreman
Enerfab
12.2023 - 02.2024
Welder Foreman
CJ Hughes Construction
05.2023 - 11.2023
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
02.2023 - 05.2023
Welder
Michels Pipeline
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
02.2022 - 12.2022
Welding Steward
Midwestern Contractors
10.2021 - 01.2022
Welding Steward
Minnesota Limited, LLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
Welding Steward
Graycor Industrial
06.2021 - 08.2021
Welding Foreman
Charps, LLC
04.2021 - 06.2021
Welding Steward
Minnesota Limited, LLC
11.2020 - 01.2021
Welding Steward
Michels Corporation
10.2020 - 11.2020
Welding Steward
Charps, LLC
09.2020 - 09.2020
Welding Foreman
Minnesota Limited, LLC
08.2020 - 08.2020
Welding Steward
Roberts Pipeline
06.2020 - 08.2020
Welding Steward
Henkels & McCoy
04.2020 - 06.2020
Welder Steward
Michels Corporation
06.2019 - 12.2019
Certified Welding Inspector
Cleveland Integrity Services Inc.
04.2019 - 06.2019
Welder/Fitter
Day&Zimmerman
03.2019 - 04.2019
Welder
Pipeliners Local Union 798
04.2015 - 11.2018
Welder Helper
Pipeliners Local Union 798
04.2009 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Hazen High School
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