Roel Valdez
McAllen,TX
Summary
Adept Rig Welder with a proven track record at WTX Oilfield Services, showcasing expertise in pipe welding and project management. Excelled in ensuring safety and quality standards, significantly enhancing pipeline construction efficiency. Skilled in interpreting blueprints and executing precise welding techniques, I bring a blend of technical proficiency and strategic oversight to every project.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Rig Welder
WTX Oilfield Services
Midland, TX
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Performed pre-welding inspections on welding equipment and materials to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and equipment used during the job.
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Installed piping systems for gas delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
Rig Welder
Sage Energy
03.2024 - 04.2024
Rig Welder
Tierra Lease Service
Kenedy, TX
07.2019 - 01.2022
Rig Welder
OD OILFIELD SERVICES
Mission, TX
Education
High School Diploma -
JAMES NIKKI ROWE HS
McAllen, TX06-2019
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Welding safety
- Structural welding
- Joint preparation
- Grinding techniques
- Fabrication
- Torch cutting
- Pipe fitting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Layout and fitting
- Welding procedure specification
- Project management
- Blueprint reading
- Stick welding
- Time management
- pipeline construction
- rig chaser
work references
- MANNY LEVYA 432-310-0124 (WTX OILFIELD SERVICES)
- ARTURO GARZA 956-358-9851 (SAGE ENERGY SERVICES
- JAY RODRIGUEZ 361-255-9784 (TIERRA LEASE OILFIELD SERVICES)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rig Welder
Sage Energy
03.2024 - 04.2024
Rig Welder
WTX Oilfield Services
05.2022 - 08.2024
Rig Welder
Tierra Lease Service
07.2019 - 01.2022
Rig Welder
OD OILFIELD SERVICES
High School Diploma -
JAMES NIKKI ROWE HS