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Robert Bulen

Ada,OK

Summary

Reliable Fabrication and pipe Welder of 13yrs and 16 yrs in pipeline experience and CPWI certified certification number 63731645. Skilled in reading blueprints and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Always give a 100 percent for who I work for and to be the best I can be and to help others when in need and the company to complete a job in a safe and friendly environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welding Inspector

NEFS
Jal, NM
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducted visual inspections and non-destructive testing of welds to ensure code compliance.
  • Reviewed blueprints, drawings, and welding procedures to verify conformance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Inspected welding operations for adherence to quality control standards.
  • Performed destructive tests on welds as required by industry codes.
  • Verified that all welders have the necessary qualifications prior to production welding.
  • Documented inspection results in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during welding operations.
  • Assisted in the development of improved methods of fabrication or installation of various products.
  • Analyzed test data and wrote reports for management review purposes.
  • Marked materials with grade or acceptance status. Learned and used bluebeam to weld map and redline drawings.

Welding Fabricator

Bobbit construction
Midland, Texas
11.2023 - Current
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
  • Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.

Welder

Primoris pipeline
Carlsbad, New Mexico
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Pipeline and tie in welder.
  • Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
  • Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
  • Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
  • Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
  • Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

Fabrication Welder

R&R Pipeline
Hydro, Oklahoma
10.2011 - 01.2022
  • welded up pipe to complete jobs.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.

•Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality. •Transferred heat numbers and pup Length's.

•Figured weld inches and figured prints.

•Watched over welders and helpers to make sure everything is being welded properly and in a safe environment.

•kept up with time, heat numbers, pup lengths and progress that is made through out the day.

•Always helped in whatever way or form to help others and to get the job completed as a team.

Labor/welders Helper

R&R Pipeline
Hydro, Oklahoma
05.2008 - 09.2011
  • Smoothed or sanded surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks and glue.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials and tools to distribute to appropriate locations.
  • Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
  • Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
  • Examined products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
  • Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages to others.

• Sandblasted and Coated pipe

Education

Welding Inspector

National Welding Inspection School
Burton, TX
08-2024

High School Diploma -

Allen High School
Allen, OK
05-2008

Skills

  • Parts Fabrication
  • Blueprints
  • Defect Repair
  • Precision measurement
  • Stick Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Weld inspections
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Welding procedure verification
  • Materials Selection

Communication skills

leadership

organization

Certification

Api 1104 cpwi-v certification number-63731645

Timeline

Welding Inspector

NEFS
09.2024 - Current

Welding Fabricator

Bobbit construction
11.2023 - Current

Welder

Primoris pipeline
08.2023 - 11.2023

Fabrication Welder

R&R Pipeline
10.2011 - 01.2022

Labor/welders Helper

R&R Pipeline
05.2008 - 09.2011

Welding Inspector

National Welding Inspection School

High School Diploma -

Allen High School
Robert Bulen