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LLOYD LACY

Galveston

Summary

Accomplished Structural Welder with over 17 years of extensive experience in welding, fabrication, and heavy equipment operation, consistently delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Expertise encompasses structural and tank welding, underpinned by a steadfast commitment to safety and regulatory compliance. Proficient in various welding techniques, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, while ensuring meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in fostering collaborative team dynamics to enhance workflow efficiency and achieve project objectives. Prepared to leverage a comprehensive background in welding to drive organizational success in a dedicated role.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Structural Welder /1st Class Shipfitter

Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Erected naval vessels, ensuring compliance with installation codes for bulkheads and decks.
  • Fabricated and aligned large equipment, correcting misalignments through welding, washing, gouging, and re-welding.
  • Conducted demolition activities, upholding safety standards throughout the processes.
  • Optimized workflows and enhanced fabrication efficiency through team collaboration.
  • Operated heavy equipment to support construction and welding tasks effectively.

Shipfitter/Structural Welder

TIC
Ingleside
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Operated presses, saws, and drills for precise metal component manipulation.
  • Assembled and repaired metal structures using advanced welding techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations for safe equipment operation.
  • Implemented maintenance protocols for machinery to enhance fabrication efficiency.
  • Utilized cranes for material handling, while maintaining a clean work environment.

Tank Welder

Great River Industries
Iowa City
11.2018 - 11.2020
  • Fabricated sulfur tanks under respiratory conditions, ensuring safety across various weather and height parameters.
  • Operated heavy equipment and cranes for tank positioning and assembly.
  • Conducted inspections to verify structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
  • Collaborated with teams to streamline fabrication processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained clean work areas, adhering strictly to safety guidelines and regulations.

Mill Wright - Boilermaker

Performance Contractors, Inc.
Deer Park
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
  • Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.

A Class Structural Welder

Performence contractors
Deer Park
08.2012 - 10.2016
  • Structure welding
  • Tank welding
  • Shipyards' welding.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead, and flat positions.
  • Cut, ground, and bent edges of materials to be joined for a snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with an air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment, to find and remove defective parts.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches, and using tools.
  • Chipped away debris, and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc, and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.

Pipefitter Helper

Performance Contractors Inc.
Deer Park
06.2007 - 08.2012
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges Inside piping systems.
  • Measured, cut and assembled new pipe and placed assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Measured, cut, threaded and assembled new pipe to place assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
  • Tested piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
  • Mounted brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes in place.
  • Ran stainless, aluminum, steel and PVC piping.
  • Cut or drilled holes in walls or floors to accommodate passage of pipes.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Certificate - Combination Welding GTAW

Fluor Training Academy
Houston
07.2019

Industrial Welding Academy certificate - SMAW GTAW FCAW

San Jacinto North College
Houston
05.2015

Introduction to Welding -

Lee College
Baytown
11.2013

Skills

  • Welding techniques
  • Safe work practices
  • Work area maintenance
  • Hand torch operation
  • Basic carpentry skills
  • Material staging
  • Tanker operations
  • Structural welding
  • Part alignment
  • Parts replacement
  • Plasma cutting
  • Production standards adherence
  • Materials handling
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Hand truck usage
  • Safety compliance
  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Sheet metal cutting techniques
  • Hoist operation
  • Inventory management
  • Construction expertise
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Crane and hoist operation
  • Power drill proficiency
  • Metalworking skills
  • Active listening

Personal Information

Title: Structural Welder

Timeline

Structural Welder /1st Class Shipfitter

Ingalls Shipbuilding
08.2023 - 05.2025

Shipfitter/Structural Welder

TIC
10.2021 - 07.2023

Tank Welder

Great River Industries
11.2018 - 11.2020

Mill Wright - Boilermaker

Performance Contractors, Inc.
09.2017 - 10.2018

A Class Structural Welder

Performence contractors
08.2012 - 10.2016

Pipefitter Helper

Performance Contractors Inc.
06.2007 - 08.2012

Certificate - Combination Welding GTAW

Fluor Training Academy

Industrial Welding Academy certificate - SMAW GTAW FCAW

San Jacinto North College

Introduction to Welding -

Lee College