Kelli Oliver
Stillwater,OK
Summary
Accomplished welder with extensive experience at Genesis Endeavors, skilled in MIG, Stick, and Flux Core welding. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and quality control, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to fabricate parts from blueprints and maintain a safe, organized work environment. Committed to excellence in every project.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Genesis Endeavors
Carlsbad, NM
01.2022 - Current
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded pipeline, compressor stations, batteries, and flow lines.
Welder
2W Services
Goliad, TX
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Welded gas plant from start to finish SMAW
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Welder
Troy Construction
Houston, TX
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- 36" pipeline SMAW FCAW Automatics
- Assisted in project estimation by providing accurate time and material assessments for welding tasks.
Quality Control Inspector
Kinley Construction
Arlington, TX
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Maintained detailed QC records, performed statistical analysis, and audit-ready documentation.
- Verified material delivered to site met project standards and approved material before use.
- Monitored welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW) and verified welder qualifications, WPS compliance, and coordinated with NDT teams for radiographic, ultrasound, magnetic particle testing.
- Ensured coating applications met specified DFT.
- Reviewed and verified heat numbers, X-ray numbers fittings and welding consumables.
QA/QC Inspector Coordinator
Sunland Construction
Odessa, TX
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conducted regular reviews of inspection equipment and procedures to ensure continued relevance and alignment with industry advancements.
- Trained and supervised junior inspectors, fostering a positive work environment with clear expectations for performance standards.
- Worked closely with engineering teams during design stages of new products to ensure manufacturability while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Welder Helper
Western Construction Services
Prestonsburg, KY
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School
Stillwater, OK01-2005
Skills
- Welding
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe welding
- OSHA compliance
- Steel fabrication
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Stick welding
Certification
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- SAFELAND PEC
OSHA 30 Certified
OSHA 30 CERTIFIED
Timeline
Welder
Genesis Endeavors
01.2022 - Current
Welder
2W Services
05.2021 - 01.2022
Welder
Troy Construction
04.2020 - 05.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Kinley Construction
12.2018 - 04.2020
QA/QC Inspector Coordinator
Sunland Construction
04.2016 - 10.2018
Welder Helper
Western Construction Services
01.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Stillwater High School