Jerad York
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, HorseShoe Project
Global Inspection Solutions
Oklahoma City, OK
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed efficiency of welding operations following detailed inspection plans and guidelines for welders to follow.
- Ensured compliance with industry and company standards by thoroughly reviewing project specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications before beginning inspections.
- Reduced production delays by quickly identifying and addressing weld defects in the fast pace of Main Line welding Inspection.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported successful project completion by working closely with other team members to effectively complete hydro test.
- Completed Pigging and drying process of tested pipeline.
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, Stanton/Delaware
Global Inspection Solutions
Stanton Tx, Orla Tx
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed efficiency of welding operations following detailed inspection plans and guidelines for welders to follow.
- Ensured compliance with industry and company standards by thoroughly reviewing project specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications before beginning inspections.
- Reduced production delays by quickly identifying and addressing weld defects in the fast pace of Main Line welding Inspection.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported successful project completion by working closely with other team members to effectively complete hydro test promptly.
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke WTNGL PL Expansion
Global Inspection Solutions
Abilene, Sweetwater, Colorado City, Big Spring
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Managed efficiency of welding operations following detailed inspection plans and guidelines for welders to follow.
- Ensured compliance with industry and company standards by thoroughly reviewing project specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications before beginning inspections.
- Reduced production delays by quickly identifying and addressing weld defects in the fast pace of Main Line welding Inspection.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported successful project completion by working closely with other team members to effectively complete hydro test promptly.
Weld Inspector, Oneoke, Midland Basin Expansion
Global Inspection Solutions
Midland, TX
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed efficiency of welding operations following detailed inspection plans and guidelines for welders to follow.
- Ensured compliance with industry and company standards by thoroughly reviewing project specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications before beginning inspections.
- Reduced production delays by quickly identifying and addressing weld defects in the fast pace of Main Line welding Inspection.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
Weld Inspector, Oneoke, Boulder Station Project
Global Inspection Solutions
Williston, ND
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed efficiency of welding operations following detailed inspection plans and guidelines for welders to follow.
- Ensured compliance with industry and company standards by thoroughly reviewing project specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications before beginning inspections.
- Reduced production delays by quickly identifying and addressing weld defects in the fast pace of Main Line welding Inspection.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines, ensuring that projects were completed on time while maintaining high quality standards.
- Supported successful project completion by working closely with other team members to effectively complete hydro test promptly.
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, ProngHorn Discharge
Global Inspection Solutions
Killdeer, ND
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Laid out materials for efficient project work.
- Observed repairs on 16" pipeline.
- Completed inspections of current construction, projects.
- Followed correct reporting procedures for safety concerns and incidents.
- Determined work met applicable city, state and federal guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
- Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques.
- Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Documented recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
- Noted violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter Foreman
Stellar Group, Inc
TX,PA,MO,NC,KY
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Appropriately fitted pipe by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Replaced faulty parts and repaired structural damages to pipe and related components.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Passed all welding tests applicable, to present job requirements.
Welder/Forman
Elite Pipeline Services
Snyder, TX
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping a team of 8-10 personnel's production moving at optimal pace.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Pipe Welder
3L Construction
West, TX
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using 1104 code specification.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nocona High School
Nocona, TX05.1991
Skills
- Coating inspection
- Pressure testing
- Visual inspection techniques
- Safe Work Practices
- Commercial Pipe Fitting
- Routine Report Writing
- Quality Control Procedures
- Weld Defect Identification
- Welding Inspection
- Weld Repair Techniques
- Welding Procedure Specifications
- Welding Chart Specifications Compliance
- Safety procedures
- Soil classification
- Pipe bending
- Inspection reporting
- Lowering in, back fill
- Observed ROW clearing, and restoration
Accomplishments
- Achieved completed hydro test through effectively helping with inspection and documentation.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with inspection teams, to properly observe, document, and report pipeline installation procedures.
I have worked in oil and gas related industries for over 20 years. Contract self employed and as an employee. I have been in and or built compressor stations and refineries. I have made pipeline welds for many different gas companies. Worked in the field of commercial refrigeration, doing welding and pipe fitting. Most recently done pipeline inspection for 2 yrs.
Timeline
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, HorseShoe Project
Global Inspection Solutions
11.2024 - 02.2025
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, Stanton/Delaware
Global Inspection Solutions
05.2024 - 10.2024
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke WTNGL PL Expansion
Global Inspection Solutions
04.2024 - 05.2024
Weld Inspector, Oneoke, Midland Basin Expansion
Global Inspection Solutions
03.2024 - 04.2024
Weld Inspector, Oneoke, Boulder Station Project
Global Inspection Solutions
02.2024 - 03.2024
Pipeline Inspector, Oneoke, ProngHorn Discharge
Global Inspection Solutions
05.2023 - 01.2024
Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter Foreman
Stellar Group, Inc
03.2021 - 04.2022
Welder/Forman
Elite Pipeline Services
02.2020 - 07.2020
Pipe Welder
3L Construction
10.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Nocona High School