Saul Rivera
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated and dependable Pipe Welder with 15+ experience performing GTAW\tig SMAW/stick welding in industrial, refinery, and fabrication environments. Skilled in open root pipe welding, structural welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting. Experienced welding in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions while maintaining high-quality workmanship and safe jobsite practices. Strong ability to read blueprints, follow welding procedures, and complete projects efficiently in fast-paced field conditions.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combo Welder
Saulsbury
Henderson Tx
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Performed SMAW /GTAW pipe welding on carbon,stainless and different alloys in the industrial and pipeline environments
- Completed open root welds using 6010 root pass with 7018 fill and cap procedures
- Welded in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions according to company and job specifications
- Read blueprints, welding procedures, and isometric drawings to complete projects accurately
- Performed pipe fit-up, bevel preparation, grinding, and weld finishing
- Maintained quality weld standards and completed repairs when necessary
- Followed OSHA safety standards and maintained safe work practices on all jobsites
- Operated welding machines, torches, grinders, and fabrication equipment
Combo Welder
Rice Brothers
Childress, TX
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Performed GTAW (TIG) root passes and SMAW (stick) fill and cap welding on carbon steel and stainless steel pipe
- Welded pipe in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions according to job specifications and welding procedures
- Completed open root pipe welds with high-quality penetration and clean weld appearance
Combo Welder
JSC
Louisiana Sulphur
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Performed GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (stick) welding on carbon steel and stainless steel pipe and structural steel
- Completed TIG root passes with stick fill and cap welds according to welding procedures and job specifications
- Welded in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions in industrial and construction environments
- Read blueprints, isometric drawings, and fabrication prints to complete projects accurately
- Performed structural fabrication, pipe fit-up, grinding, bevel preparation, and weld finishing
Combo Welder
Turner
Houston Tx
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed TIG, MIG, Flux Core, and Stick welding on carbon steel and stainless steel materials
- Produced high-quality welds meeting 100% X-ray and visual inspection requirements
- Completed pipe and structural welding according to blueprint specifications and welding procedures
- Performed TIG root passes with MIG, Flux Core, or Stick fill and cap procedures when required
- Welded in multiple positions including flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead
Combo Welder
Toro Industries
Deer Park Tx
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Produced high-quality welds meeting 100% X-ray and visual inspection standards
- Welded in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions during shutdown and turnaround projects
- Read blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding procedures to complete fabrication and installation work
- Performed pipe fit-up, grinding, bevel preparation, and weld finishing
- Maintained OSHA safety standards and refinery safety requirements at all times
- Operated welding machines, torches, grinders, and fabrication equipment
Combo Welder
JVIC
Freeport Tx
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed TIG (GTAW) root passes on large-diameter and heavy-wall pipe with consistent penetration and internal quality
- Completed stick (SMAW) fill and cap passes using 7018 electrodes on high-pressure piping systems
- Welded carbon steel and stainless steel pipe in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions
- Worked on large-bore pipe systems used in industrial, refinery, and plant installations
- Fit up and aligned large pipe sections using cranes, chain falls, and rigging tools
- Read and interpreted blueprints, isometric drawings, and welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Ensured welds passed 100% X-ray, ultrasonic, and visual inspections
Combo Welder
PCL
Freeport Tx
02.2012 - 2014
- Performed GTAW (TIG) welding on stainless steel and alloy pipe systems, ensuring clean root penetration and high-quality internal welds
- Completed SMAW (Stick) fill and cap passes using appropriate electrodes for stainless and carbon steel applications
- Welded stainless steel pipe in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions following strict welding procedure specifications (WPS)
- Worked with stainless, chrome, and other high-performance alloy piping used in industrial and refinery systems
- Set up and maintained proper purge systems (argon backing gas) for stainless steel pipe welding
- Performed pipe fit-up, alignment, bevel preparation, and precision grinding
- Produced welds that passed 100% X-ray and visual inspection requirements
- Maintained strict cleanliness standards required for stainless steel welding applications
- Followed OSHA safety rules and refinery/industrial site requirements
Combo Welder
Turner Industries
Houston Tx
2009 - 2012
- Performed SMAW /GTAW pipe welding on carbon,stainless and different alloys in the industrial and pipeline environments
- Completed open root welds using 6010 root pass with 7018 fill and cap procedures
- Welded in 2G, 5G, and 6G positions according to company and job specifications
- Read blueprints, welding procedures, and isometric drawings to complete projects accurately
- Performed pipe fit-up, bevel preparation, grinding, and weld finishing
- Maintained quality weld standards and completed repairs when necessary
- Followed OSHA safety standards and maintained safe work practices on all jobsites
- Operated welding machines, torches, grinders, and fabrication equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Milby High School
Houston, TX05.2002
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Structural welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Grinding techniques
- Rigging techniques
- Welding safety
- Torch cutting
- Pipe fitting
Certification
OSHA 10 / 30
Additional Information
Twic card
Timeline
Combo Welder
Saulsbury
01.2024 - 05.2026
Combo Welder
Rice Brothers
03.2023 - 06.2024
Combo Welder
JSC
01.2021 - 06.2023
Combo Welder
Turner
02.2020 - 06.2021
Combo Welder
Toro Industries
02.2018 - 06.2020
Combo Welder
JVIC
01.2014 - 03.2018
Combo Welder
PCL
02.2012 - 2014
Combo Welder
Turner Industries
2009 - 2012
High School Diploma -
Milby High School