Kenneth Garza
Houston,TX
Summary
2nd generation Combo Pipe Welder with expertise in GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and Flux-cored welding techniques, ensuring strong and precise welds on every project. Committed to quality workmanship and safety protocols, including in fab shops or in chemical plants. Precision-driven, known for high productivity, and efficient task completion. Specialize in carbon steel, stainless steel alloys, and chromes. Excel in blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and safety compliance. Bringing valuable soft skills, including adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork, to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
Pasadena, Texas
06.2021 - 02.2026
- Produced work using appropriate weld procedures and techniques like GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and FLUXCORED
- Welding on carbon steels, stainless steels, and high class alloy components with a focus on quality.
- Follow code standards of ASME B31.3 and API 570, and API 577
- Read and follow WPS and PQRs for welding instructions and qualifications
- Qualified and trained to use forklifts and heavy machinery to move, set up, and stage piping materials and components.
- Follow all rules regarding safety protocols and procedures to perform work safely and efficiently.
- Inspect and maintain equipment and tools to ensure safe operation conditions are maintained.
- Plan out job steps and order of operations to develop a safe working plan to complete work orders or PMs.
- Draw and layout pipeline designs for developing ISOs and geometric drawings.
- Knowledge in all material specs, class, and schedule to determine correct material requirements for piping classification.
- Organize work space and equipment to generate faster performance and safer operating environments.
- Friendly work ethic and leadership skills to guide others in the right direction.
- Mentor new coming employees to workforce in developing safe work practices to perform job duties
Combo Welder
Phoenix Industrial Services
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Fabrication in-field experience
- Welding in confined spaces
- Utilize plant operators and management to provide job scope walkthrough analysis to determine safe work permits
Education
High School Diploma -
Clear Brook Highschool
Friendswood, TX05-2014
Skills
- GTAW, SMAW, and MIG welding
- Flux-cored welding
- Pipeline layout and repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Confined space operations
- Forklift and JLG certified
Timeline
Combo Pipe Welder
Turner Industries
06.2021 - 02.2026
Combo Welder
Phoenix Industrial Services
01.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Clear Brook Highschool