Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Combo Pipe Welder / Tig Welder
Open To Work

RELLINO M. TALAVERA

Ocean Wide Repair
Long Beach,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
21
Years of experience

Highly skilled Combo Pipe Welder with over 20 years of experience performing GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, super duplex, titanium, and copper nickel piping systems. Proven ability to complete 100% RT/X-ray quality welds for ship repair, refineries, LNG facilities, mining operations, power plants, and industrial construction projects. Strong background in pipe fabrication, blueprint reading, equipment setup, and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Experienced with welding techniques for various pipe materials and configurations. Utilizes expertise to ensure secure and precise welds. Track record of maintaining safety standards and completing projects efficiently.

Work History

Combo Pipe Welder / TIG Welder

1 Month
Ocean Wide Repair | 06.2026 - Current
  • Perform ship repair and maintenance welding on commercial and marine vessels.
  • Weld carbon steel and stainless steel piping and structural components using GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick) welding.
  • Fabricate, fit, repair, and install piping systems and structural components.
  • Read blueprints and welding procedures to complete projects safely and accurately.
  • Inspect welds and ensure all work meets quality and customer specifications.
  • Maintain a safe work environment while working with other trades to complete projects on schedule.

Combo Welder / TIG Welder

8 Months
Thompson Construction | 09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Performed full welding on small- and large-bore piping systems.
  • Welded carbon steel and stainless steel using GTAW and SMAW.
  • Produced welds meeting 100% RT/X-ray inspection requirements.
  • Set up welding equipment and followed approved welding procedures.
  • Ground, finished, and inspected completed welds.
  • Maintained excellent safety and quality standards.

Combo Pipe Welder / TIG Welder

2 Months
HKA Construction / ASGAR | 05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Performed GTAW welding on Schedule 10 stainless steel and Schedule 80 super duplex piping.
  • Completed welds requiring 100% RT/X-ray and bend test acceptance.
  • Worked safely on mining construction projects.

Combo Pipe Welder

4 Months
SST / Tesla | 11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Fabricated and assembled piping systems from blueprints.
  • Performed GTAW and SMAW welding on stainless steel and carbon steel.
  • Cut, threaded, fitted, and welded piping systems.
  • Produced high-quality welds while meeting production schedules.

Combo Pipe Welder

9 Months
Kiewit | 12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Welded stainless steel, titanium, copper nickel, super duplex, and carbon steel piping.
  • Completed GTAW and SMAW welds with 100% RT/X-ray acceptance.
  • Fabricated and installed industrial piping systems.

TIG Welder

4 Months
Newcrest Mining Limited | 06.2022 - 10.2022
  • Welded Super Duplex (UNS S32750) and Titanium using GTAW.
  • Produced welds meeting 100% radiographic inspection standards.

Combo Pipe Welder

2 Years 5 Months
AG&P | 02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Performed TIG and Stick welding on stainless steel and carbon steel piping.
  • Fabricated piping systems and completed quality welds.

Combo Welder

11 Months
CBI McDermott | 11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Performed SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding.
  • Welded in 2G, 4G, and 6G positions on industrial construction projects.

TIG Welder

6 Months
SapuraKencana | 07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Welded carbon steel and stainless steel piping.
  • Completed high-pressure steam and flare gas piping requiring 100% RT/X-ray inspection.

TIG Welder (GTAW/SMAW)

2 Years
Sonamet Industrial S.A. | 10.2012 - 10.2014
  • Welded process piping from ½-inch through 60-inch diameter.
  • Worked on steam, flare gas, nitrogen, caustic, and water systems.

TIG Welder (GTAW/SMAW)

1 Year
Daelim & Sajeh Joint Venture | 08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Performed GTAW and SMAW welding on refinery piping systems.
  • Welded piping up to 60-inch diameter following ASME procedures.

Education

Stick Pipe Welding Certificate

TESDA | Batangas City, Philippines

High School Diploma

Buan High School | Batangas, Philippines

Skills

GTAW (TIG) Welding
SMAW (Stick) Welding
Combo Pipe Welding
Pipe Fabrication & Fit-Up
Ship Repair & Marine Welding
Stainless Steel Welding
Carbon Steel Welding
Super Duplex Welding
Titanium Welding
Copper Nickel Welding
Blueprint Reading
ASME Welding Procedures
100% RT/X-Ray Welding
Welding Equipment Setup
Grinding & Finishing
OSHA Safety Practices
Quality Inspection

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Safety Training
  • AWS Welding Qualification (Tesla)
  • ASME Section IX Welding Qualification
  • Qualified in GTAW (TIG) & SMAW (Stick)
  • Qualified in Stainless Steel
  • Qualified in Carbon Steel
  • Qualified in Super Duplex (UNS S32750)

LANGUAGES

English: Intermediate
Tagalog: Fluent

Timeline

Combo Pipe Welder / TIG Welder

Ocean Wide Repair
06.2026 - CurrentRead More

Combo Welder / TIG Welder

Thompson Construction
09.2025 - 05.2026Read More

Combo Pipe Welder / TIG Welder

HKA Construction / ASGAR
05.2025 - 07.2025Read More

Combo Pipe Welder

SST / Tesla
11.2024 - 03.2025Read More

Combo Pipe Welder

Kiewit
12.2022 - 09.2023Read More

TIG Welder

Newcrest Mining Limited
06.2022 - 10.2022Read More

Combo Pipe Welder

AG&P
02.2019 - 07.2021Read More

Combo Welder

CBI McDermott
11.2016 - 10.2017Read More

TIG Welder

SapuraKencana
07.2015 - 01.2016Read More

TIG Welder (GTAW/SMAW)

Sonamet Industrial S.A.
10.2012 - 10.2014Read More

TIG Welder (GTAW/SMAW)

Daelim & Sajeh Joint Venture
08.2011 - 08.2012Read More

Buan High School

High School Diploma
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TESDA

Stick Pipe Welding Certificate
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RELLINO M. TALAVERACombo Pipe Welder / Tig Welder