Miguel Vega
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Adept at ensuring welding and fabrication excellence, I leveraged my expertise in welding and blueprint interpretation to enhance quality control processes. My bilingual ability, hands on experience and self-motivated work ethic have consistently contributed to maintaining high safety and quality standards, achieving significant improvements in project outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QC Inspector
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
- Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
- Performed visual inspections of welds and the end-to-end pipe systems.
- Verify welds meet code standard and system are built as per drawing.
- Provide NDE Planning
QC Welding Inspector
Gemma Power Systems LLC
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Provided NDE planning.
- Perform visual inspections of welds.
- Witness, inspect, and sign off on pneumatic and hydro tests.
- Verify pipe system was built as per blueprint(ISO metric drawings)
QC Inspector
Saulsbury
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Conduct QA/QC inspections to ensure quality meet industry standard.
- Perform visual inspections of joint alignment, penetration, and weld completion
- Provide NDE planning
- Document weld production, repairs, recommendations and findings.
- Perform minor inspections of Civil
QC Welding Inspector
KS Industries LP
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed visual inspections of welds and verify that pipe system was build as per blueprint(ISO metric drawings) using ASME B31.3 standards
- Document weld log, repairs, recommendations, and progress.
- Witness, inspect, and sign off on hydro & pneumatic test.
- Perform end-to-end inspections of installed system.
QC Welding Inspector
Integrity Specialty Welding
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Maintained current knowledge of ASME B31.3 codes.
- Reviewed specifications in order to assess contractor compliance with design.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Provide NDE planning.
- Visually inspect welds meet code standard.
Combination Pipe Welder
Abengoa
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible of providing quality welds meeting code standards ASME B31.3 & B31.1
- Weld on heat treated pipe and work with heat treat personal to insure weld is sound.
- Implement safe work practices
- Welded on alloy steel pipes connected to turbines & generators using GTAW(304,316,70s6,chrome) & SMAW(7018,8018)
Combination Welder
RCI
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Combination welder responsible for welding and fabricating pipe, supports on structures new construction project at Formosa Plastics. Welded carbon steel and stainless material with SMAW and GTAW welding process using E0718, ER70S-2 and 304 stainless under ASME B31.3 welding code.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Combination Pipe Welder
Saulsbury
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Welded carbon and stainless steel pipe using tungsten arc(304, 316, 70s6) and SMAW(7018, 8010, 6010) consumables & equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Abide by industry standard ASME B31.1 & B31.3
Combination Welder
Sprinkman LLC
11.2016 - 10.2018
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
- Fabricated, welded and installed stainless steel(304, 316) pipe, socket weld pipe, and tubing.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Combination Welder
Saulsbury Industries
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Coordinated with field labor crews to complete efficient site work.
- Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
- Appropriately fitted and welded carbon & stainless steel pipes by identifying blueprints using GTAW & SMAW under ASME B31.3.
Pipe Welder
Southwest Shipyard
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Remove, repair, and rebuild pipe from operating barges.
- Made sure welds and fit uphold code standard under ASME b31.3
Education
Certification - Pipe Welding
Allied Skill Training Welding School
Brownsville, TX05-2012
Skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Knowledge of industrial safety cultures and safety minded
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to work under pressure
- Bilingual
- Quality control procedures
Certification
CWI AWS 24024431
Languages
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
QC Welding Inspector
Gemma Power Systems LLC
07.2024 - 12.2024
QC Inspector
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
01.2024 - Current
QC Inspector
Saulsbury
01.2024 - 07.2024
QC Welding Inspector
KS Industries LP
03.2023 - 01.2024
QC Welding Inspector
Integrity Specialty Welding
02.2021 - 01.2023
Combination Pipe Welder
Abengoa
09.2020 - 01.2021
Combination Welder
RCI
09.2019 - 08.2020
Combination Pipe Welder
Saulsbury
11.2018 - 08.2019
Combination Welder
Sprinkman LLC
11.2016 - 10.2018
Combination Welder
Saulsbury Industries
08.2014 - 09.2016
Pipe Welder
Southwest Shipyard
08.2012 - 06.2014
CWI AWS 24024431
Certification - Pipe Welding
Allied Skill Training Welding School
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