Ray Thomas
Opelousas,LA
Summary
Hardworking Welder skilled in MIG, flux and stick welding. Talented at operating drill press and crane. Strong background in welding and metal fabrication. Responsible and punctual Welder experienced in interpreting blueprints and drawings to perform tasks. Self-starter skilled in operating heavy equipment, supervising crews and maintaining safety standards. Expert at following procedures and protocols and safely working in enclosed spaces. Efficient RiG Welder able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rig Welder
Self Employed
Opelousas, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Structural and pipe welding in the oil and gas industry. ASME stick welding certified at Universal Equipment in 1998. test was a 6g pipe test on 6inch coupon. Worked part time while employed at other jobs throughout the years to keep up with industry standards.
- Performed pre-welding inspections on welding equipment and materials to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Fabricated, assembled, and welded components for industrial rigs according to blueprints and technical specifications.
- Installed various piping systems on oil rigs using different welding techniques.
- Checked the quality of welds with x-ray machines and other non-destructive testing instruments.
Louisiana State Trooper
State Of Louisiana DPS
Lafayette, LA
09.2008 - 10.2023
- Enforced all State and federal laws as a patrolman with State Police. Instructor for drunk driving detection. Drug recognition expert. Driving Instructor.
Wildlife Enforcement Agent
Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2003 - 09.2008
- Enforcing all state and federal laws pertaining to wildlife and fisheries.
US Marine
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
05.1992 - 01.1999
- US Marine Infantryman. Became a Platoon SGT. while serving with 3rd Battalion 7th Marines in 29 Palms, CA. Was incharge of 40 Marines in a platoon. Traveled around the world a few times. Stationed in Crete, Greece and Okinawa, Japan during my time in the Corps. Combat veteran. Good Conduct metal recipient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High School
Ville Platte05-1991
Agricultural Business
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LALearned TIG Welding
T H Harris Technical School
OpelousasSkills
- Measurement Tools
- Welding Safety
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Visual Inspection
- ASME certified Pipe Welder and Pressure Vessel fabrication
- oil well platform fabrication
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Affiliations
- I enjoy the outdoors on my time off. I raise a small herd of Angus cattle. I am a hunter and fisherman and also enjoy caming.
Certification
- I have a valid driver license. I have ASME papers from Universal Equipment.
Timeline
Rig Welder
Self Employed
08.2022 - Current
Louisiana State Trooper
State Of Louisiana DPS
09.2008 - 10.2023
Wildlife Enforcement Agent
Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries
02.2003 - 09.2008
US Marine
United States Marine Corps
05.1992 - 01.1999
High School Diploma -
Ville Platte High School
Agricultural Business
McNeese State University
Learned TIG Welding
T H Harris Technical School
- I have a valid driver license. I have ASME papers from Universal Equipment.
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