SATYA VANAPALLI
Port Arthur,TX
Summary
Accomplished Structural Welder with extensive experience at Performance Contractors, specializing in metal fabrication and quality assurance. Proficient in welding techniques and blueprint interpretation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Recognized for maintaining equipment and delivering high-quality welds, contributing to project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Steel Welder
Performance Contractors
Lack Charlie's , Louisiana
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Maintained welding machine in proper working condition.
- Ensured that all welds met the required standards set by codes and regulations.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
Structural Welder
Altairstrickland
Port Arthur , Texas
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Fabricated metal components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Cleaned surfaces of metals prior to welding them together using wire brushes or grinders.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Structural Steel Welder
Shaw Construction LLC
, NC
05.2004 - 03.2006
- Maintained welding machine in proper working condition.
- Followed safety protocols while performing tasks related to structural steel welding.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines while performing duties related to structural steel welding.
A Class Structural Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
New Orleans, LA
03.2002 - 04.2003
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Fabricated materials by cutting, burning, grinding, forming and fitting components together according to written instructions or engineering drawings.
Structural Welder
Performance Contractors
Port Arthur, Texas
01.2000 - 03.2002
- Removed loose materials and thick scale, slag or rust to prepare material surfaces for welding.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance purposes before finalizing the project.
- Welded joints in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions as required by the task at hand.
- Repaired damaged or defective parts using appropriate welding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing welding duties.
- Operated cutting torches to cut metal pieces prior to welding them together.
- Applied shielding gases to prevent oxidation during the welding process.
- Maintained clean and tidy work area.
- Followed established procedures regarding pre-heating temperatures before starting a weld.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
Structural Welder
SmartContract
Houma , Louisiana
03.1997 - 02.2000
- Replaced worn out electrodes on arc welders regularly for improved efficiency.
- Tested different types of welding equipment to ensure optimal performance levels.
- Checked tools, equipment and safety gear for proper performance.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam 04-1988
Skills
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Structural Steel Welder
Performance Contractors
07.2007 - 05.2010
Structural Welder
Altairstrickland
04.2006 - 03.2007
Structural Steel Welder
Shaw Construction LLC
05.2004 - 03.2006
A Class Structural Welder
Flour Daniels Construction
03.2002 - 04.2003
Structural Welder
Performance Contractors
01.2000 - 03.2002
Structural Welder
SmartContract
03.1997 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Arts -
Andhra University