Patrick Sparks

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
• Increased weld quality by utilizing appropriate techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
• Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
• Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
• Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Provided valuable input during project planning phases by offering insights into potential challenges and solutions based on experience.

• Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
• Threaded pipes using piping machines.
• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
• pre fabrication layout for DWP
• welding pipe from small bore to big bore schedule 40 to 160
• on stainless, inconel, b9 chrome aloys
• heliarc and stick 7018 process

Chevron shutdown welding iconel position welds

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Collaborated with team members to complete complex pipe installations, fostering efficient teamwork and communication.
• Contributed to overall project success through effective collaboration with other trades on job sites, ensuring seamless integration of work efforts.
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
• Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Welded various connections with high-quality final results.