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JUAN RUIZ CORREA

Combo Pipe Welder
Kingsport,TN

Summary

Energetic Pipe Welder with 24 years of hands-on experience assembling, installing and welding pipe systems. Skillful in installing and welding pipe and fittings. Physically fit and agile individual comfortable lifting up to 80 pounds. A position in or related to the field of welding, with special interest to work in a solid company that can utilize knowledge and welding skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Combo Pipe Welder

Crowder Construction Company
Kingsport / Prattville, TN/AL
02.2022 - Current

· Welded open v grooves on carbon and stainless pipe, using Gtaw for root and hot pass and Smaw for fill and cap in all positions.

· Fit pipe and supports, grind, cut pipe specified by layouts

· Welded on structural beams, angles , c-channels for pipe and fittings support with 7018 in 1G,2G,3G,4G positions.

· Weld following welding procedures specification.

· Work safe following osha standards and safety culture.

· Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe with different diameters (1inch to 14 inch) and thickness (sch10,sch40,sch80 and sch160) , using Gtaw , Smaw welding .

  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Assist pipefitter.

Welding Instructor

Southern Careers Institute
San Antonio, TX
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Teach on Nccer welding level 1 , level 2 and level 3 Pipe and structural Welding. teach and perform on SMAW, GTAW, Gmaw and FCAW welding procedures.
  • Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
  • Perform everyday on lab , 6G monster coupon test, tig weld on root and hot pass and stick welding 7018 for fill and cap. follow API1104 code.
  • Teach and perform everyday hands on in lab for students how to prep (hand beveled) , cut , fit , 3/8 and 1/2 plates, and different diameters pipes with different thickness , carbon steel pipe and stainless steel pipe.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment .
  • Used various teaching methods to decrease learning gaps and increase student motivation for long-term educational success

Combo Pipe Welder

GE Oil & Gas
New Braunfels, TX
07.2012 - 12.2018
  • Read and interpreted all drawings and schematics affiliated with job.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to move spool pieces and assemble together.
  • Assembling, installing and repairing pipe components and systems according to specifications.
  • Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations. X-ray quality welds .
  • Weld different diameter pipe and thickness on carbon steel and stainless steel, using GTAW for root pass and hot pass and SMAW (7018) rods for fill and cap following all welding procedures.
  • Work in conjunction with the pipefitters and instrument fitters on nitrogen lines. working with p&id , blueprints to assemble pipe for liquid natural gas modules for Elba island project terminal with shell/ kinder morgan .
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.

Combination Pipe Welder

Irondale Industrial
New Braunfels, TX
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Welded open v grooves on carbon and stainless pipe, using Gtaw for root and hot pass and Smaw for fill and cap in all positions.
  • Fit pipe and supports, grind, cut pipe specified by layouts
  • Welded on structural beams, angles , c-channels for pipe and fittings support with 7018 in 1G,2G,3G,4G positions.
  • Weld following welding procedures specification.
  • Work safe following osha standards and safety culture.
  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel pipe with different diameters (2inch to 30 inch) and thickness (sch40,sch80 and sch160) , using Gtaw , Smaw and Gmaw welding .
  • Complete project: TXI Hunter Project.

Combination Welder

Zachry Industrial
San Antonio, TX
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Worked on J.K. Spruce 2 project calaveras power station.
  • Welded from 2 inch pipe to 30 inch pipe with different thickness from standard to heavy wall pipe in all positions.
  • Welded on different material and alloys : carbon steel, stainless steel 304, 308 and hexavalent chromium.
  • Welded on pipe following welding procedure specification. welded and performed good record on x-ray quality.
  • Welded using Gtaw and Smaw welding procedures.
  • Assisted pipefitter on rigging , cut , prep on spool pieces. Installed valves, gaskets .
  • Blueprint reading and p&id drawings.

Pipe Welder

ZAHRYINDUSTRIAL
New Braunfels, TX
03.2008 - 03.2009
  • Worked on Cemex usa balcones cement plant expansion.
  • Welded on different diameter pipe carbon ,stainless, standard sch to sch80 , used Smaw welding procedure 6010 for root pass and 7018 for hot pass , fill, and cap in all positions.
  • Welded carbon steel to stainless steel using Smaw and Gtaw 309 stainless to carbon filler metal.
  • Read and interpreted all drawings and schematics affiliated with job
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded structural angles and beam supports.

Combination Welder

Bechtel
Rockdale, TX
01.2008 - 03.2008
  • Worked on Sandow powerplant project.
  • Assist pipefitter making bevels, using chain falls, lifting heavy objects, making layouts
  • Cut, grind, and use flame-cutting equipment
  • Weld pipe supports.
  • Weld heavy wall pipe (carbon, chrome, stainless steel) using Smaw and Gtaw procedures by aws code. follow welding procedures specifications (wps).
  • Blueprint reading
  • Followed osha safety standards with safety culture .
  • Created secure joints by properly preparing materials and components before welding.

Pipe Welder

FAGEN INC
Herford, TX
07.2007 - 12.2007
  • Weld small sch10” stainless steel pipe using tig (GTAW) procedure weld with argon as purge backing gas.
  • Follow safety procedures to accomplish every task
  • Cut, grind and help fitter
  • Weld carbon steel pipe using 6010 for root and 7018 for cap.(ethanol plant) white energy.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with 7018 and 6010.

Combination Welder

Becon Construction
Borger, TX
09.2006 - 05.2007
  • Welded pipe (carbon, stainless and chrome) using tig (GTAW) and stick (SMAW) procedures.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Follow safety procedures to accomplish every task
  • Cut, grind and help pipefitter
  • Weld galvanizes structures
  • Achievement /complete project: Coker unit Conoco Phillips.
  • Welded chrome pipe using GTAW and SMAW following welding procedures.
  • Maintained good record of x-ray quality welds.

Pipe Welder

FLORIDA MECHANICAL
Barceloneta, PR
07.2000 - 04.2006
  • Worked in maintenance work in pharmaceuticals industry, weld and fit pipe and structures.
  • Work as instrument fitter, weld pipe with tig and stick procedures
  • Weld structures with mig, do different tasks require for welding and fitting.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Welded on sch 10 304 ,308 ,316 and sanitary pipe. welded socket welds, stainless steel.
  • Welded on carbon steel pipe with 6010 7018 welding rods.
  • Welded on sanitary pipe stainless steel.


Education

High School Diploma -

Dra. Maria Cadilla
Arecibo , Puerto Rico
08.1991 - 05.1994

Skills

Pipe fitting

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Timeline

Combo Pipe Welder

Crowder Construction Company
02.2022 - Current

Welding Instructor

Southern Careers Institute
05.2019 - 02.2022

Combo Pipe Welder

GE Oil & Gas
07.2012 - 12.2018

Combination Pipe Welder

Irondale Industrial
01.2010 - 02.2012

Combination Welder

Zachry Industrial
05.2009 - 12.2009

Pipe Welder

ZAHRYINDUSTRIAL
03.2008 - 03.2009

Combination Welder

Bechtel
01.2008 - 03.2008

Pipe Welder

FAGEN INC
07.2007 - 12.2007

Combination Welder

Becon Construction
09.2006 - 05.2007

Pipe Welder

FLORIDA MECHANICAL
07.2000 - 04.2006

High School Diploma -

Dra. Maria Cadilla
08.1991 - 05.1994
JUAN RUIZ CORREACombo Pipe Welder