Kirby Needham
Quinton,OK
Summary
Experienced Welder trained in Uphill/Downhill, Fabrication and Structural welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Diligent about accomplishing deadlines while applying excellent welding and fitting abilities to produce high-quality work. A hardworking welder who has traveled full time since 2016, working in the oil and gas field. Dependable and ready to settle down at home with family and maintain a full-time position as a Pipeline Technician.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Welder
LTP Pipeline
01.2023 - Current
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
Rig Welder
Booth Environmental
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Fabrication/Rig Welder
4S Field Services
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Ability to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards/regulations
- Adhere to company and OSHA safety policies and procedures
- Install, repair, and replace a variety of pipes
- Maintain the duties needed on oil and gas piping and fabrication
- Operate construction equipment daily
Rig Welder
Premiere Industrial Services
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines daily
- Ability to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards/regulations
- Adhere to company and OSHA safety policies and procedures
- Install, repair, and replace a variety of pipes and structural materials
- Maintain the duties needed in industrial maintenance piping and fabrication
- Operate construction equipment daily
Pipeline Welder
R&R Pipeline Hydro
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Ability to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards/regulations
- Adhere to company and OSHA safety policies and procedures
- Install, repair, and replace a variety of pipes
- Maintain the duties needed on oil and gas piping and fabrication
- Operate construction equipment daily
Education
Certification of Welding Structural Welding -
Oklahoma School
McAlester, OK08.2015
H. S. Diploma -
Quinton High School
Quinton, OK05.2015
Skills
- Manual Dexterity
- Safe Work Practices
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Pipefitting, Custom Fabrication
- Calculations, Measurements and Interpreting Blueprints
- Plasma Cutter, Valve Repairs and Torch Installation
- TIG and MIG Welding Expertise
- Shielded Metal Arc Equipment and Wire Feed Machines
Certification
- Certified Pipe Welder Certified Structural Welder Oklahoma steam card
- Certified under API 1104 welding procedure for the following gas companies: Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer, Targa and CHS
Timeline
Rig Welder
LTP Pipeline
01.2023 - Current
Rig Welder
Booth Environmental
09.2022 - 01.2023
Fabrication/Rig Welder
4S Field Services
03.2021 - 09.2022
Rig Welder
Premiere Industrial Services
10.2020 - 03.2021
Pipeline Welder
R&R Pipeline Hydro
10.2017 - 06.2020
Certification of Welding Structural Welding -
Oklahoma School
H. S. Diploma -
Quinton High School
- Certified Pipe Welder Certified Structural Welder Oklahoma steam card
- Certified under API 1104 welding procedure for the following gas companies: Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer, Targa and CHS
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