NICHOLAS WELLS
Pampa,USA
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Welder
L&M Welding LLC
04.2023 - Current
- - Perform welding on pipelines, drilling rigs, heavy equipment, and different structures while maintaining and operating my own equipment and tools.
- - Proficient in welding various pipe sizes and materials, including carbon steel and stainless steel.
- - Accurately interpret and follow complex engineering drawings and blueprints
- - Oversee small to large complex jobs to completion per company, inspectors, blueprint, and OSHA requirements.
- Coordinated with field crews to troubleshoot welding challenges during pipeline installation phases.
- Mentored junior welders on safety protocols and advanced welding techniques.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced effiency in pupeline construction projects.
Mechanic/Welder A
Energy Transfer
12.2017 - 01.2023
- - Preform skilled mechanical duties involving, operations, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing natural gas engines, compressors, generators and other power-driven equipment.
- - Preform repairs and routine preventative maintenance.
- - Detailed awareness of compressor components including lubrication systems, shutdown systems, loading and unloading valves, pistons, valves and electrical systems.
- - Maintain compressor logs, engine hours, diaries, oil sampling and inventories of parts, equipment, lube oils and coolant.
- - Maintenance and repair of ignition systems, carburetion equipment, fuel injection systems and emissions control systems.
- - Install panels, shutdowns, kills and switches, also troubleshoot wiring problems and program panels.
- - Weld and fabricate skids, engine/compressor components, pipe, stairs and handrails, and use multiple cutting techniques. (i.e. cutoff wheels, oxy/acetylene, band saw, chop saw, ect)
- - SAP trainer, were I trained all employees in the midcon on the SAP program and made work orders to assign to employees in all job fields from maintenance, operations, electricians, and measurement ect.
AAV CREWMAN
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Maintained vehicle readiness for the mission at hand for over a 3-year period.
- Held accountability over, multimillion-dollar equipment and gear.
- Supervised a crew of no less than 3 people at a time, during operations had over 20 personnel with their well-being and gear that I had under my responsibility.
- Trusted with confidential information and gear.
- As members of an AAV crew or unit, AAV crewmen perform various duties incident to the operation and maintenance of assault amphibious vehicles and the upgunned weapons station (UGWS) MK19 40MM/50 CAL M2. AAV crewman prepare AAVs for the tactical employment of troops and equipment during ship to shore movement and subsequent operations ashore.
- - In addition to welding metal on Marine Corps equipment and vehicles, we would install, operate, maintain and repair various metal materials. Part of the duties involve examining drawings and work orders.
- - Served as a Safety officer for the four years of enlistment giving safety briefs and conducting safety classes for annual and monthly training. Also did safety walkthroughs to make the work environment safer while providing feedback to higher ranking officers.
Education
Trade Certificate - Welding
Clarendon College
Pampa, TX05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
White Deer High School
05.2013
Skills
- Crew supervision
- Project coordination
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe fabrication
- SMAW welding
- Pipeline construction
Accomplishments
· National Defense Service medal
· Sea service Deployment ribbon x2
· Certification of Appreciation for volunteer work
· Marine Corps Good Conduct medal
· Global War on Terrorism Service medal
- Navy/Marine Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
Certification
- - Leadership Course certificate, Camp Pendleton, April 2015
- - Combat Lifesaver certification, Camp Pendleton, January 2015
- - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear course, February 2015
- - Basic Electric Certificate
- - Ohms Law Certificate
- - Basic Electrical Circuit Certificate
- - Arial Compressor Online Certificate
- - Waukesha in class training Certificate
- - OSHA Accident Investigation Certificate
- - Advanced pipe welding and Structural building Certificate
Timeline
Rig Welder
L&M Welding LLC
04.2023 - Current
Mechanic/Welder A
Energy Transfer
12.2017 - 01.2023
AAV CREWMAN
U.S. Marine Corps
01.2013 - 01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
White Deer High School
Trade Certificate - Welding
Clarendon College