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Ryan Pyles

Fairfield,TX

Summary

Accomplished Rig Welder with extensive experience at MidSouth Fab and others, recognized for enhancing weld quality and minimizing project delays. Proficient in gas tungsten arc welding ,x-ray and visual inspection, while demonstrating strong leadership and time management skills. Committed to maintaining safety standards and delivering high-quality workmanship under pressure.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Rig Welder

MidSouth Fab
05.2024 - Current
  • Improved weld quality by consistently adhering to welding procedures and specifications.
  • Minimized project delays through proactive identification of potential issues prior to construction commencement.
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.

Welding Construction Foreman

Southern Welding
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Consistently met deadlines under pressure through diligent time management abilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of project details, including permits, inspections, blueprints, and change orders for easy reference.

Rig Welder

Premier Industrial Services
05.2018 - 12.2021
  • Increased project efficiency with precise cutting, fitting, and welding of metal components.
  • Showcased technical expertise in various welding techniques such as SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes.
  • Performed regular inspections of completed welds to guarantee structural integrity and conformance with industry standards.
  • Worked effectively from verbal directions, blueprints and specifications to complete highly accurate work.
  • Enhanced project completion rates with expert knowledge of various metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, and their corresponding welding techniques.
  • Performed flat, vertical, overhead and horizontal welds depending on needs of particular jobs.

Pipeline Welder

Cinch Energy Pipeline
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Participated actively in pre-weld preparations including surface cleaning, grinding edges, beveling joints-optimizing conditions for successful welds.
  • Supported the implementation of new welding technologies, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by consistently following established codes, specifications, and procedures during all welding projects.
  • Performed thorough visual inspections on completed welds to ensure their quality met or exceeded regulatory standards.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in alignment, leveling, and positioning of pipes for optimal weld connections.

Pipeline Welder

CCI Pipeline
04.2015 - 05.2017
  • Reduced material wastage by accurately measuring, cutting, and fitting pipes before welding.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.

Education

Welding - Welding And Blueprints

Tyler Junior College
Troup, TX
06-2012

Skills

  • Pipe welding
  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Structural welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Cutting processes
  • Visual inspection
  • Grinding techniques
  • Welding symbols
  • Heat treatment
  • Welding safety
  • Welding inspection
  • Welder certification

Timeline

Rig Welder

MidSouth Fab
05.2024 - Current

Welding Construction Foreman

Southern Welding
01.2022 - Current

Rig Welder

Premier Industrial Services
05.2018 - 12.2021

Pipeline Welder

Cinch Energy Pipeline
07.2017 - 04.2018

Pipeline Welder

CCI Pipeline
04.2015 - 05.2017

Welding - Welding And Blueprints

Tyler Junior College

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