Matthew Kilgore

Welded active gas lines, ensuring safety and integrity of Atmos distribution systems while addressing leaks and coserve stations.

• Fabricated and assembled piping systems according to specifications and blueprints.
• Trained new employees on safe welding practices and proper equipment use to enhance team competency.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.

Weld on live Atmos gas lines distribution and transmission. Resolved leaks in gas distribution lines in distribution and high pressure gas lines. Weld on refined product lines for Explorer pipeline and Fint Hills distribution and high pressure

• Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
• Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
• Completed skilled welds on pressure-tested pipe in installations.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
• Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
• Joined components with job-specific welding techniques.
• Inspected finished welds for accuracy and quality assurance standards.
• Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
• Monitored temperature levels at each stage during the entire welding process.
• Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
• Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
• Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
• Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
• Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
• Trained new employees on safe welding practices and equipment use to enhance team competency.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures by maintaining a clean work environment.
• Maintained knowledge of the latest developments in the field of welding technology through research and training courses.
• Guided junior welders in best practices to improve skill development and work quality.
• Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
• Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.