RyAN RIDDLE
Zachary,LA
Summary
Individual with a very diverse journey through higher education and construction trades. 16+ years of total construction experience with 10+ of them being in heavy industry. These facilities have ranged from Pulp & Paper, Chemical Process, Oil Refinement, Coal Fired Power, and also Nuclear Power Plants.
Adept Pipefitter/Welder and Ironworker with proven expertise in pipe welding and teamwork, honed at UA Local 198 and various construction firms. Excelled in fabricating, mastering various welding methods, understanding mechanical systems, and leading teams to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to safety and efficiency, significantly contributing to project successes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipefitter/Welder
UA Local 198 Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters
2014.07 - Current
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods and metal alloys including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Competent tubing bender and instrument fitter.
- Worked for multiple specialty Industrial Contractors.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by working closely with plumbers, steamfitters, boilermakers and welders on diverse sites with unique dangerous hazards.
Ironworker
Jelks Construction/Topcor/ Turner Industries
2008.05 - 2014.06
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Successfully estimated jobs, scheduled, and ran crews of workers.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05.2014
Skills
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Pipe welding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Safety Procedures
Certification
- Associate Constructor, American Institute of Constructors - May 2018
- Pipefitter, Louisiana Regional Pipetrades/ Workforce Commission - 2020
- 5 Year Apprenticeship Completion, UA Local 198 - 2020
- Industrial Ironworker, NCCER - 2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Pipefitter/Welder
UA Local 198 Plumbers, Pipefitters, Steamfitters
2014.07 - Current
Ironworker
Jelks Construction/Topcor/ Turner Industries
2008.05 - 2014.06
Post-Baccalaureate - Construction Management
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Bachelor of Arts - History
Louisiana State University And A&M College
- Associate Constructor, American Institute of Constructors - May 2018
- Pipefitter, Louisiana Regional Pipetrades/ Workforce Commission - 2020
- 5 Year Apprenticeship Completion, UA Local 198 - 2020
- Industrial Ironworker, NCCER - 2017
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