Welding and construction experience
Richard Odell
Chester,SC
Summary
Skilled welder and pipe fitter with expertise in constructing welded pipe assemblies for diverse projects. Interpreting isometric drawings and welding symbols to ensure precise installations per blueprint specifications. Lead fabrication shop operations and managed field jobs after 1.5 years of service. Knowledgeable in B31.1 and B31.3 codes, with certifications in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW across various materials.
Overview
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Work History
Combination Pipe Welder
Keystone constructors
Gaffney, South Carolina
12.2022 - Current
- Welded pipe assemblies for Keystone Constructors, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with project specifications.
- Fitted carbon steel and stainless steel piping to blueprint specifications, facilitating accurate and efficient installations.
- Interpreted isometric drawings and welding symbols for field installation, enhancing alignment with engineering standards.
- General power plant maintenance and projects
Combination Pipe Welder
Sefa
Columbia, South Carolina
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Fitted carbon steel and stainless steel piping to blueprint specifications, ensuring structural integrity and compliance.
- Read isometric drawings and welding symbols for field installation.
- Built spools to tolerance of 1/16 on flanges and 90°, enhancing precision in assembly.
- X-ray every week.
- Led fab shop operations and field jobs after a year and a half, overseeing project execution and team coordination.
Education
Chester High
Chester, SCSkills
- Pipe welding
- Pipe fitting
- Blueprint reading
- Welding symbols
- Welding codes knowledge
- Certified in multiple welding processes
- Nicer cert rigging
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Combination Pipe Welder
Keystone constructors
12.2022 - Current
Combination Pipe Welder
Sefa
08.2019 - 12.2022
Chester High