Brandon McKinney
Orange,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual skilled in utilizing advanced tools and techniques to fabricate, install, and repair pipes, valves, and fittings according to specifications. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly and accurately identify and repair issues. Committed to delivering exceptional work and promoting positive business outcomes. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Welder role at your company. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Noble Drilling
01.2024 - Current
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Roughneck
Diamond drilling offshore
Houma, Louisiana
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated a variety of tools and machinery in order to complete tasks efficiently
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs on drilling rigs, pumps, and related equipment
- Ensured that all work areas were kept clean at all times for safety purposes
- Collaborated with team members to ensure that all jobs are completed correctly and safely
- Inspected oil rig components such as pipes, hoses, motors, pumps, and other parts
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety guidelines and procedures
Pipefitter/welder helper
Turn 2
Port Lavaca, Texas
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators, and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, and welding equipment
- Welded small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication
- Rigged and hoisted materials, pipe and equipment
- Worked with drawings and blueprints to determine pipe specifications and layout
- Fabricated parts, assembled and installed piping systems, and tested for leaks
- Ensured that all safety regulations were strictly followed while performing duties
- Calculated total length of pipe runs accurately based on measurements taken from blueprints or technical drawings
- Fabricated pipe supports, hangers and guides according to specifications
- Cleaned up work sites after completion of each project ensuring no hazardous materials remained behind
- Replaced defective parts within the piping systems, such as valves and pumps
- Performed fabrication, assembly, and testing of piping systems and components
- Completed installation of piping systems, including valves, pumps and other related equipment in accordance with industry standards
- Repaired leaking pipes by replacing worn gaskets or seals in a timely manner
- Reviewed plans before beginning work in order to identify potential problems or conflicts with existing structures
- Inspected or tested installed systems using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, or other methods
- Installed and threaded pipe cut holes in walls and floors for pipe entrance
- Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the layout of pipes
- Performed preventative maintenance on existing piping systems to ensure optimal performance levels
- Assisted in the fabrication of new components for piping systems when needed
- Adhered to safety regulations to properly set up or operate machinery
- Cut, threaded and connected pipe sections using hand tools or power tools
- Utilized a range of specialized tools and instruments to accurately measure, cut and thread pipe
- Operated machines such as threaders, reamers and cutters to fabricate pipe pieces as needed
- Leveraged blueprints to lay out pipe systems and supported or related equipment
- Climbed ladders to enter confined spaces while lifting heavy loads
- Reviewed blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures
- Cut, threaded, or hammered pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, and soldering, brazing, and welding equipment
- Layed out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supported, and related equipment, according to blueprints
- Accommodated pipes and pipe fittings, using hand, and power tools
- Selected pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
- Modified, cleaned and maintained pipe systems, units, fittings and related machines and equipment, using hand, and power tools
- Repaired or removed and replaced system components
- Planned pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications
Pipefitter/welder helper
Elite turnaround specialist
Pasadena, Texas
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Inspected, examined and tested installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, and other methods
- Located and marked position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels
- Inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish sequence of pipe installations and to plan installation around obstructions, such as electrical wiring
- Engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, and installation of plumbing systems and components
- Installed pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand, and power tools
- Attached pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators, and tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, and welding equipment
- Welded small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication
Education
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School
Pearland, TX06.2018
Skills
- Grooved Pipe Installation
- Quality Control
- Pipe Insulation
- Leak Detection
- Problem Solving
- Material Selection
- Pipe Bending
- Pressure Testing
- Team Coordination
- Pipe Cutting
- Pipe Measuring
- Blueprint Reading
- Safety Procedures
- Pipe Welding
- Pipe Threading
- Threaded Pipe Fabrication
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Metal fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Equipment operation
Certification
- 6G Stick Welding
- Bff392023
- Pst218023
- Pssr212023
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Welder
Noble Drilling
01.2024 - Current
Roughneck
Diamond drilling offshore
01.2021 - 12.2023
Pipefitter/welder helper
Turn 2
07.2020 - 10.2021
Pipefitter/welder helper
Elite turnaround specialist
02.2020 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Pearland High School