Randy Walker
Neosho
Summary
Experienced Welding Foreman with a strong track record in managing pipe crew activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment. Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and meet project deadlines with precision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator, Inservice welder
Bobcat construction LLC
Hillsbolro
02.2025 - Current
- Install and weld stopple tees, split sleeves, & petro sleeves
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine welding specifications and requirements
- Completed welds according to project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and precision
- Participated actively in regular team meetings discussing progress updates on ongoing projects
- Collaborated with quality control personnel to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Worked effectively both independently and as part of a team, depending on project requirements
Welding foreman
Loenbro inc.
Great Falls
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed and supervised daily activities of the pipe crew, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards
- Monitored inventory levels of construction materials and equipment, initiating timely procurement to avoid delays in project progress
- Resolved any issues or conflicts within the pipe crew team by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering a positive work environment
- Coordinated with project managers to develop work schedules, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks for efficient project execution
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator
WHC Energy Services
Broussard
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Ensured proper fit-up and alignment of pipes prior to welding by using measuring tools such as calipers and levels
- Operated welding equipment, such as torches, grinders, and power saws, in a safe and efficient manner
- Collaborated with other team members to plan and execute complex pipe fabrication projects
- Completed welds according to project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and precision
- Worked effectively both independently and as part of a team, depending on project requirements
- Maintained open communication channels with team members, fostering a positive work environment
Combo Pipe Welder, Fabricator
Absolute Pipeline Integrity
Carthage
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed welding techniques on a variety of piping systems, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
- Performed detailed inspections of welds to guarantee compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Utilized advanced welding equipment and techniques to complete complex fabrication tasks effectively.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Analyzed drawings, sketches and verbal instructions in order to fabricate complex assemblies accurately.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
Combo Pipe Welder, Fabricator
Loenbro Pipeline
Black Eagle
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Executed welding techniques on a variety of piping systems, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
- Performed detailed inspections of welds to guarantee compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Utilized advanced welding equipment and techniques to complete complex fabrication tasks effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of daily welding activities, including materials used and work completed.
- Participated in safety meetings and adhered to safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Utilized measuring tools to ensure precise alignment and fit-up of piping prior to welding.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
Combo Rig Welder, Fabricator
Saulsbury
Odessa
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed welding techniques on a variety of piping systems, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
- Performed detailed inspections of welds to guarantee compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Utilized advanced welding equipment and techniques to complete complex fabrication tasks effectively.
- Participated in safety meetings and adhered to safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Utilized measuring tools to ensure precise alignment and fit-up of piping prior to welding.
- Communicated effectively with project managers and team members regarding progress and challenges.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Performed welding operations in a variety of positions including overhead, vertical and horizontal using SMAW process with various electrodes.
- Assisted fellow workers with completing tasks related to their job duties as needed.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working on site.
- Troubleshot problems with welds due to incorrect settings or techniques used during the process.
- Setup and operated automatic welding equipment for multi process welding procedures.
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator
Strike USA
Baytown
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted in the setup, programing, and operation of the first mechanized orbital downhill gassless fluxcore welding equipment.
- Executed welding techniques on a variety of piping systems, ensuring structural integrity and durability.
- Performed detailed inspections of welds to guarantee compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Utilized advanced welding equipment and techniques to complete complex fabrication tasks effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues on-site.
- Communicated effectively with project managers and team members regarding progress and challenges.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding machines ensuring they are operating properly at all times.
- Followed strict safety protocols while working on site.
- Troubleshot problems with welds due to incorrect settings or techniques used during the process.
General Foreman/Planner scheduler
TAMKO Building Products LLC
Joplin
11.2008 - 05.2012
- Trained new crew members on job responsibilities, safety protocols, and company policies
- Monitored work progress and provided guidance to ensure tasks were completed accurately and within deadlines
- Maintained accurate records of materials used, equipment maintenance logs, and daily production reports
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections and enforcing proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Collaborated closely with architects engineers subcontractors suppliers etc. throughout the entire construction process ensuring smooth workflow from start to finish
- Maintained accurate documentation of project progress including daily logs work orders and material usage reports
- Managed reliability program by performing Thermal imaging audits, and vibration data analysis at 17 plant locations.
Education
Thermal Imaging -
Infrared Training Institute
Galveston, TXWelding -
Missouri welding institute
Nevada, MOHigh school diploma or GED -
Skills
- Mechanized welding processes
- Pipe welding
- Stainless steel
- TIG welding
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Problem solving
- Team management
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- ASME codes & standards
- Team leadership
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Reliability
- Safety
Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
- TWIC Card
- OSHA 10
- AWS D1.1
- Driver's License
- Non-CDL Class C
- Welding Certification
Languages
English
Timeline
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator, Inservice welder
Bobcat construction LLC
02.2025 - Current
Welding foreman
Loenbro inc.
07.2024 - 01.2025
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator
WHC Energy Services
03.2024 - 07.2024
Combo Pipe Welder, Fabricator
Absolute Pipeline Integrity
02.2023 - 03.2024
Combo Pipe Welder, Fabricator
Loenbro Pipeline
01.2023 - 03.2023
Combo Rig Welder, Fabricator
Saulsbury
06.2022 - 12.2022
Pipeline Rig Welder, Fabricator
Strike USA
08.2019 - 12.2021
General Foreman/Planner scheduler
TAMKO Building Products LLC
11.2008 - 05.2012
Thermal Imaging -
Infrared Training Institute
Welding -
Missouri welding institute