Rye Smouse
Casper,WY
Summary
Driven by a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, I leveraged my expertise in structural fabrication and problem-solving at Sivalls to enhance project quality and efficiency. My adeptness in blueprint reading and effective communication fostered team growth and streamlined processes, significantly contributing to the success of complex welding projects.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Structural Welder
Sivalls
Evansville, WY
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless integration of welded components into the final structure.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by collaborating effectively with team members, engineers, and supervisors.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Provided guidance for junior welders, fostering a supportive workplace environment focused on growth and improvement.
- Streamlined fabrication processes through effective communication with design teams, providing feedback on potential improvements related to weldability concerns.
- Streamlined repair processes, diagnosing structural weaknesses and applying corrective welding techniques promptly.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
Well Tester
Arctic Energy Services
Evansville, WY
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Completed daily reports inputting data into production software.
- Executed resolutions to keep well maintained and productive with minimal downtime.
- Provided accurate and timely reports of well test results to clients, ensuring prompt decision-making on field development strategies.
- Implemented innovative solutions for challenging reservoir conditions, improving overall accuracy of test results.
- Monitored operating parameters of installed equipment in accordance to specification.
- Operated oil and gas well equipment for proper positioning for each stage of operation.
- Directed and monitored completion and evaluation of wells, well testing or well surveys.
- Developed customized well testing plans tailored to specific reservoir conditions and client requirements.
- Completed and filed equipment maintenance reports, job history cards and equipment status cards.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules proactively, ensuring minimal downtime due to unplanned repairs or malfunctions.
- Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
Education
Welding - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College
Torrington, WY07.2022
Skills
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Grinding Techniques
- Horizontal Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Visual Inspection
- Confined Space Welding
- Flux core welding
- Fabrication
- Shaping and cutting
- Welding Positions
- Plasma cutting
- Cutting techniques
- Structural fabrication
- Beam welding
- Joint Preparation
- Error Correction
- Structural repair
- Blueprint Reading
- Plate Welding
- Finishing work
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
- Truck unloading
- Heavy Lifting
- Equipment Assembly
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
Blueprint reading
Plate welding in fluxcore and mig
Plasma cutting
Timeline
Structural Welder
Sivalls
09.2022 - 05.2024
Well Tester
Arctic Energy Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Welding - Welding Technology
Eastern Wyoming College