Ryan boudreaux
welder/piprfiiter
Lucedale,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented pipefitter and combo welder with strong skills in blueprint interpretation and safety compliance. Proven track record in delivering high-quality piping systems while ensuring adherence to safety standards. Experienced supervisor dedicated to training team members in best practices and quality inspection. Expertise in optimizing workflow and enhancing team performance. Skilled Pipefitter/Combo Welder with a strong focus on safety compliance and quality inspection. Proven ability to train others and ensure adherence to project specifications.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipefitter/Combo Welder
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge
09.2025 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and diagrams to identify required pipes and tools for each task.
- Measured, cut, threaded, grooved, and installed piping according to specifications.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions while ensuring safety and quality.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed, and maintained complete piping systems.
- Utilized hand tools including saws, drills, and wrenches for various tasks.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths in preparation for installation.
- Maintained organized and clean work environments at job sites.
- Continuously checked welded fabrication materials for compliance with safety standards.
A Class Structural Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Pascagoula
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Fabricated metal components using stick, TIG, and flux-cored welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate weld placements.
- Inspected welds for quality control and safety compliance.
- Operated welding machines and tools safely to maintain operational efficiency.
- Maintained a clean work area to uphold safety standards.
- Trained new welders on techniques and safety protocols.
- Participated in safety meetings to enhance workplace awareness.
- Executed welding operations on structural steel components per specifications.
Piping General Foreman
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge
2022 - 05.2025
- Supervised piping installation to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members for efficient project completion.
- Trained workers on proper techniques and safety protocols in piping systems.
- Managed daily operations to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
- Conducted inspections to identify issues and ensure adherence to specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Facilitated communication between crews to resolve conflicts and streamline processes.
- Enforced safety regulations to maintain a secure working environment for all employees.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Supervised welding operations to ensure weld quality met applicable codes and standards.
A Class Structural Welder
Conrad Shipyard LLC
Morgan City
2008 - 2010
- Fabricated steel structures using MIG and fluxcore welding techniques according to specifications.
- Performed high-pressure welding operations while adhering to safety regulations.
- Operated welding equipment safely, ensuring tools remained in optimal working condition.
- Assisted with installation of structural steel elements including beams, columns, and staircases.
pipefitter/combo welder
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
Gonzales
2020 - 2022
- Installed and maintained piping systems for industrial facilities.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate installations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently.
- Utilized welding techniques to connect pipes securely.
- Conducted inspections to identify potential issues in systems.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing all tasks on-site.
- Repaired and replaced damaged piping components as needed.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Pipefitter/ piping foreman
Performance Contractors
Baton Rouge
2010 - 2020
- Installed and maintained piping systems for various industrial projects.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics to guide pipe installation processes.
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Conducted inspections to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
- Assisted in training junior pipefitters on safety practices and procedures.
- Used hand tools and power tools efficiently for pipe assembly tasks.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
A Class Structural Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
Morgan City
2010 - 2010
- Fabricated structural components using MIG, tig, and fluxcore welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted repairs on existing structures to restore functionality.
- Assisted with the installation of structural steel elements such as beams, columns, staircases and catwalks.
A Class Structural Welder
lightening fabrication
Patterson
2007 - 2008
- Fabricated structural components using MIG and fluxcore welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated various welding equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding machines to ensure functionality.
- Kept accurate records of production metrics such as number of hours worked per job site.
- Performed maintenance activities such as cleaning tools and equipment after each use.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using welding techniques such as oxyacetylene torch cutting, plasma arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux core arc welding, and submerged arc welding.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine material requirements, dimensions, layout of welds, and other details.
- Fabricated materials by cutting, burning, grinding, forming and fitting components together according to written instructions or engineering drawings.
- Assisted with the installation of structural steel elements such as beams, columns, staircases and catwalks.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during the entire fabrication process.
- Maintained, operated, and repaired welding equipment as needed.
Education
GED -
GED Online
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Welding techniques
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Conflict resolution
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Training and development
- Pipefitting
- Cutting and threading
- Materials selection
- Pipe bending
- Pipe hanger installation
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Commercial pipefitting
- Work order management
- Piping installations
- Hand and power tools
- Pressure testing
- Materials ordering
- Construction installations
- Brazing joints
- Material selection
- Soldering copper pipes
- Pipe fabrication
- Valve installation
- Industrial piping
- Flange assembly
- Pipe welding
- Blueprints and specifications
- Material cutting
- Safety procedures
- Steam piping
- Pipe measuring
- Piping diagram interpretation
- Pipe cutting
- Threaded pipe fabrication
- Welding
- Pipe threading
- Equipment operation
- Team coordination
- Task prioritization
- Vehicle extrication
- Training others
- Map reading and navigation
- Incident command
- Rescue operations
- Wildland firefighting
- Hazardous materials handling
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression
- First aid and CPR
- Burning building entry tactics
- Fire management
- Staff development and leadership
- Emergency support
- Semi-annual drills
- Fireground communications
- Emergency response
- Radio communication proficiency
- Leadership and supervision
- Fire safety
- Firefighting
- Fire containment
- Disaster management
- Fire department procedures
- Technical training
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Drowning response
- Pediatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fracture stabilization
- Allergic reaction management
- Airway management
- Oxygen administration
- Seizure management
- Heat and cold exposure treatment
- Scene safety
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Resuscitation
- Accident response
- Patient stabilization
- Reporting and documentation
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medical terminology
- Medical equipment use
- Advanced first aid
- Stabilization
- Patient assessments
- Vehicle maintenance
- Scene assessments
- Emergency management
- Patient evaluations
- Stroke management
Timeline
Pipefitter/Combo Welder
Performance Contractors
09.2025 - Current
A Class Structural Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
06.2025 - 09.2025
Piping General Foreman
Performance Contractors
2022 - 05.2025
A Class Structural Welder
Conrad Shipyard LLC
2008 - 2010
pipefitter/combo welder
Specialty Welding and Turnarounds LLC
2020 - 2022
Pipefitter/ piping foreman
Performance Contractors
2010 - 2020
A Class Structural Welder
Bollinger Shipyards
2010 - 2010
A Class Structural Welder
lightening fabrication
2007 - 2008
GED -
GED Online