Keenan Kelly
Tahlequah,OK
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Combo Pipe Welder with 6 years of field experience in refineries, gas plants, and mining facilities. Proven track record in executing and overseeing code-compliant welding and inspection work per ASME, NBIC, and API standards. Skilled in weld mapping, NDE coordination, documentation, hydrotest packages, and code traveler management. Seeking to transition into a full-time inspection/QC role.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Welder – Shutdowns & New Construction
Multiple Refineries & Mines
- Welded carbon, stainless, and titanium piping using SMAW, GTAW
- Completed tie-ins, supports, and large bore piping under tight shutdown schedules.
- Interfaced with QC teams to ensure documentation and inspections met code and client standards.
- Supported hydrotesting, torque verification, and punch list completion.
Pipe Welder / CWI Inspector
Various Sites
01.2019 - Current
- Performed code inspections and verified repair compliance per NBIC and ASME Section VIII.
- Assisted in R-stamp repairs, NDE coordination, and traveler sign-off.
- Developed and maintained weld maps, line lists, and turnover documentation.
- Conducted fit-up and final visual inspections on process piping and pressure vessels.
- Fabricated and assembled piping systems according to blueprints and specifications.
- Executed pipe welding techniques using MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes.
Education
Completed 2-Year Welding Program -
Northland Pioneer College – Trade School
Holbrook, AZ01.2018
Skills
- Code compliance: ASME B313, B311, Section VIII, NBIC (R-stamp)
- Weld inspection: Visual, Fit-up, Final
- Weld mapping, document control, traveler completion
- NDE coordination : RT, PT, MT, UT
- Hydrotest boundaries, test pressure calcs, closure weld tracking
- Software: Bluebeam Revu, Excel, PDF markup tools
- Fabrication & welding: SMAW, GTAW, FCAW
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Carbon arc gouging
Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) – AWS | Cert #CWI-24083591
- NCCER Welder Certified | Cert #NCCER-21450280
- OSHA 30 (if applicable)
- TWIC
Timeline
Pipe Welder / CWI Inspector
Various Sites
01.2019 - Current
Pipe Welder – Shutdowns & New Construction
Multiple Refineries & Mines
Completed 2-Year Welding Program -
Northland Pioneer College – Trade School