Modie Stewart
Triumph,IL
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over a decade of hands on welding experience in various welding related fields including pipeline maintenance and construction, refineries, fuel terminals, asphalt terminals, road construction, gas distribution and transmission as well as fabrication. All providing real world experience from the welding construction, welding inspection and quality control aspects of the job, instilling a comprehensive knowledge and ability to apply and adhere to project specifications, industry standards and safety protocols while streamlining efficiency and production. Experience also defining versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and project collaboration, resulting in a strong commitment to quality and success using adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions to ensure project success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AWS Certified Welding Inpector
American Welding Society
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Assisted in evaluating welding procedures and quality control processes.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and resolve welding defects.
- Maintained detailed records of inspection results and findings.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to final approval.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment for all team members.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, facilitating easy reference and improved decision-making processes for project managers.
- Evaluated welder performance by administering qualification tests in accordance with industry codes, helping maintain a skilled workforce capable of producing high-quality workmanship consistently.
- Assisted in the evaluation of new materials and equipment, aiding in the selection process for optimal project outcomes.
- Minimized rework costs by identifying and addressing welding defects in a timely manner through effective communication with welders and supervisors.
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Pipeliner's Local Union 798
Tulsa, OK
06.2018 - Current
- Conducted and completed projects with multiple gas and oil companies adapting quickly to various procedures, requirements and expectations for project success..
- Collaborated with team members and other trades to complete complex pipe installations safely and efficiently.
- Interpreted, engineered and designed blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise material design and placement.
- Oversaw and conducted various types of hydrostatic, nitrogen and air pressure tests to evaluate weld and material quality and conformance to operating specifications.
- Conducted critical welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations including new and active gas pipelines, petroleum pipelines, fuel terminal, station and refinery lines using various welding processes conforming to required specifications and standards.
- Extensive experience in various job positions related to welding and welding related construction such as welding, quality control and inspection, foreman, fabrication, engineering, equipment operation and staff training.
Education
Certified Welding Inspector -
American Welding Society
12-2025
GED -
Lakeland Senior High
Lakeland, FL04-2007
Skills
- Visual inspection techniques
- Quality control procedures
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Documentation review
- Material selection
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Welder qualification testing
- Welding code compliance
- Weld repair strategies
- Welding safety standards
- Welding process evaluation
- Destructive testing methods
- Welding performance monitoring
- Weld testing
- Defect identification
- Pipeline inspections
- Fabrications experience
- Inspection and testing reports
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Computer proficiency
- Blueprint reading
Affiliations
American Welding Society
United Association Member
Pipeliner's Local Union 798 Journeyman Pipe Welder
Certification
- Certified Welding Inspector, AWS - [Timeframe]
- Journeyman Pipe Welder , Pipeliner's Local 798
- OSHA 10
Timeline
AWS Certified Welding Inpector
American Welding Society
12.2025 - Current
Journeyman Pipe Welder
Pipeliner's Local Union 798
06.2018 - Current
Certified Welding Inspector -
American Welding Society
GED -
Lakeland Senior High