Roberto Balderas
Mercedes,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional in construction and fabrication with a focus on productivity and efficiency. Expertise in blueprint interpretation, accurate measurements, and welding techniques. Known for effective teamwork and problem-solving, achieving project goals within strict deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
universal plant services
Beaumont, TX
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Operated cranes to lift metal components into designated areas efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all welding operations.
- Determined appropriate amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals for each project.
- Positioned steel units, aligned holes, and inserted temporary bolts while verifying alignments.
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
Lake Charles, LA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Blinded reactor using appropriate iso points to ensure safety compliance.
- Completed required permits and job safety analyses for operational readiness.
- Dismantled motors for maintenance and inspection purposes.
- Entered confined spaces for thorough inspections and repairs.
- Cleaned and repaired confined spaces to maintain operational efficiency.
- Dismantled old piping for replacement with new installations.
- Bolted finished products securely to meet industry standards.
General Foreman
bama elite services and tech
Rosharon, Texas
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Analyzed job sites to identify and mitigate potential risks.
- Recorded supplies, equipment, parts, and employee hours for accurate tracking.
- Reported project progress, labor status, and site issues to supervisors.
- Monitored project timelines to optimize resource utilization and ensure deadlines.
- Prepared work sites to facilitate smooth operations and workflow.
- Negotiated vendor contracts to obtain favorable terms and conditions.
- Recruited, hired, and supervised workers while monitoring daily performance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service through face-to-face interactions and phone communications.
Tower Mechanic
universal plant services
Houston, TX
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Blinded towers utilizing ISO list provided by operations.
- Executed LOTO procedures prior to work on equipment.
- Opened external and internal manways on towers for access.
- Repaired damaged trays or replaced them as necessary.
- Secured materials required for tasks while working at elevated heights.
- Completed tasks after obtaining final approval from operations.
- Bolted flanges together for turnover back to client.
- Torqued components to required specifications.
Boilermaker Mechanic
universal plant services
Bellingham, WA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Inspected and assembled tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms to identify defects.
- Collaborated with team to safely lift heavy sections using rigging signals.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment, selecting appropriate pipe sizes for transport to worksite.
- Blinded equipment to ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures.
- Removed bundles from exchangers for further processing.
- Bolted flanges with correct gaskets according to client specifications.
- Applied torque to specifications for secure fittings.
Structural Welder
universal plant services
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 08.2023
- use proper Loto to perform critical work
- enter confined spaces to make out of position welds
- commicate with other crafts the work to be performed
- Cut and grind surfaces to prep for welding.
- Fill out hot work permits and JSA's before starting work.
Welder/Millwright
caymex industrial solutions
Fayette, AL
12.2022 - 06.2023
- communicate with crane operators to fly equipment into place.
- Use various rigging equipment to align pieces into place for welding.
- Weld beams and structure using 6010 and 7018 to reinforce material.
- Layout convener track for proper alignment according to the positioning of sprockets.
- Align the mechanical engine to the desired gear ratio to run the cover system to the clients' satisfaction.
Welder/Millwright
One Source Staffing
Fort Worth, TX
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Cut, contoured, and beveled metal and structural shapes to ensure precise dimensions.
- Installed machines in industrial and construction settings, verifying proper operational status.
- Fabricated spare parts from raw materials including steel bars and plates.
- Assembled industrial machines utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
- Replaced faulty components such as bearings, gears, and shafts efficiently.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery following detailed layout plans.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project objectives and deadlines.
- Provided guidance to colleagues to foster a supportive work environment.
Structural Welder
Segovia metal works
Weslaco, TX
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Determined appropriate amperage, voltage settings, and filler metals for each project.
- Erected steel frames for buildings, bridges, and various structures.
- Welded joints across flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required.
- Managed a complete set of tools and gear for efficient job execution.
- Performed modular assembly, erecting and connecting structural steel with precision.
- Leveraged skills to level and torque connections effectively after steel placement.
Welder Helper
REPCON
Corpus Christi, TX
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Monitor machine settings to ensure that they are within specified ranges at all times.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding problems encountered during assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
- Supported project planning by collecting and documenting measurements, marking installation points and cutting materials to desired sizes.
- Grind, file, buff and smooth welds using grinders, drills, wire brushes and other tools.
- Clean work area after completing assignments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
South Texas College
McAllen, TX05-2019
High School Diploma -
Cte Early College Highscool
Weslaco, TX05-2019
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Structural assembly
- Lockout/tagout procedures
- Detail orientation
- Post-weld heat treatment
- Fabrication
- Bolt Alignment
- Equipment operation
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- torquing specialist
- basic plus
- safety essentials
- boom lift certification
- scissor lift certification
- telehandler certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Structural Welder
universal plant services
01.2025 - 03.2025
Boilermaker
Ohmstede Industrial Services
09.2024 - 10.2024
General Foreman
bama elite services and tech
05.2024 - 08.2024
Tower Mechanic
universal plant services
01.2024 - 04.2024
Boilermaker Mechanic
universal plant services
09.2023 - 11.2023
Structural Welder
universal plant services
06.2023 - 08.2023
Welder/Millwright
caymex industrial solutions
12.2022 - 06.2023
Welder/Millwright
One Source Staffing
07.2022 - 10.2022
Structural Welder
Segovia metal works
03.2021 - 05.2022
Welder Helper
REPCON
07.2019 - 02.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
South Texas College
High School Diploma -
Cte Early College Highscool
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