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Jeff Kirkland

Hammond,LA

Summary

Accomplished welder with expertise in multi-process welding and a strong commitment to safety compliance, honed at Brown & Root Industrial Services. Proven ability to troubleshoot welds and ensure quality inspection, consistently delivering high-quality results while maintaining an organized worksite. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication skills in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services
Reserve, LA
09.2021 - Current
  • Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
  • Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
  • Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
  • Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
  • Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
  • Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
  • Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
  • Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
  • Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
  • 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.
  • Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
  • Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Conducted flux core arc welding when applicable.
  • Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
  • Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
  • Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
  • Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry, and welding techniques.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.

Welding Fabricator

Performance Contractors
Port Allen, LA
10.2019 - 05.2025
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times while working on the shop floor.
  • Assisted in the development of new fabrication processes and procedures.
  • Set up and operated rollers, presses, brakes, drills, punch press machines to shape metal pieces prior to welding.
  • Fabricated metal components using welding techniques such as MIG, TIG and Oxy-Acetylene welding.
  • Maintained accurate records of all work performed in a timely manner.
  • Performed regular housekeeping duties such as cleaning tools and equipment after use.
  • Cut materials with plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torches or mechanical shears according to specifications.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Boilermaker

Claymar Construction
Plaquemine, LA
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
  • Used oxyacetylene torch to cut through steel plate for fabrication purposes.
  • Removed old insulation from pipes prior to installation of new insulation.
  • Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
  • Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
  • Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
  • Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
  • Installed and repaired boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and other heavy metal fabrications.
  • Assisted in the construction of new boilers from scratch according to customer specifications.
  • Examined boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats to locate leaks, weak spots and defective sections.
  • Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
  • Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
  • Analyzed specifications, diagrams and blueprints for each job.
  • Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
  • Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
  • Opened, cleaned and repaired pressure vessels.
  • Located and marked reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations using blueprints and measuring instruments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sullivan Prep/ Albany High
Albany La
05-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Welding

Advanced Welding
Walker, LA

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Blueprint reading
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality inspection
  • Troubleshooting welds
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Wire feed machines
  • Worksite organization
  • Surface preparation
  • Special alloys
  • Stick welding
  • Welding machine setup
  • Attention to detail
  • Layout and fitting
  • Welding safety
  • AWS certified
  • Rigging techniques
  • Critical thinking
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Multi-process welding
  • TIG welding expert
  • Measurement tools

Certification

  • Rigging
  • Manlift
  • All welding in any position
  • Flagging

Timeline

Welder

Brown & Root Industrial Services
09.2021 - Current

Boilermaker

Claymar Construction
05.2021 - 09.2021

Welding Fabricator

Performance Contractors
10.2019 - 05.2025

High School Diploma -

Sullivan Prep/ Albany High

Some College (No Degree) - Welding

Advanced Welding

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