Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Key Qualifications
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Steven Cisneros

La Vernia

Summary

Certified Welding Inspector with background in ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards for welding projects. Strengths include deep knowledge of welding procedures, hands-on experience in inspection techniques, and compliance with industry regulations. Notable contributions include improving weld quality and enhancing operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CWI LII

REM Consulting
San Antonio
02.2025 - Current
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
    Contracted to inspect sanitary tubing welds in high-purity process systems in compliance with AWS D18.1M:2020 standards. Perform detailed visual inspections (VT), verify WPS/PQR compliance, and ensure proper weld profiles, purge quality, and cleanliness for hygienic piping systems. Work closely with fabricators to maintain QA/QC standards, documentation, and process validation across multiple facilities. Experienced in stainless steel GTAW welds, orbital welding, and sanitary fabrication requirements for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.

CWI

SC NDT
Frackville
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Experienced CWI contracted to oversee structural steel fabrication and welding quality for DOT bridge projects. Conduct daily weld inspections, verify WPS/PQR compliance, monitor NDT results, and ensure adherence to AWS D1.5, AASHTO, and project specifications. Coordinate between multiple fabrication facilities to maintain QA/QC standards, ensure proper documentation, and support production schedules. Skilled in code compliance, fabrication oversight, visual inspection (VT), and construction quality control.

Welder / CWI

C4 Welding, LLC
La Vernia
03.2018 - 08.2024

Contracted oilfield welding and fabrication services to clients in the energy sector.

  • Provided full-service welding and fabrication for oilfield infrastructure, including natural oil rigs and production facilities.
  • Fabricated and welded high-pressure pipe and custom components for upstream and midstream operations.
  • Installed and connected flow lines from wellheads to separators; completed sand separator systems.
  • Hooked up generators, holding tanks, and other production equipment according to site specifications.
  • Led construction of complete oilfield pad setups, starting from wellhead installation through to operational readiness.
  • Ensured all work complied with industry standards for safety, quality, and performance.
  • Managed project timelines, materials, and client communications as sole owner and operator.

Aerospace TIG Welder

Essner Manufacturing
Fort Worth
03.2017 - 02.2018
  • Welding stainless steel, Inconel, carbon, titanium and aluminum parts to company specifications.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints and engineering drawings in a manner consistent with the company's quality and productivity standards.
  • Certified to weld all listed materials.
  • All welds must pass inspection.

Infantryman

US ARMY
Fort Polk
12.2013 - 01.2015
  • Employing crew-served and individual weapons in offensive and defensive operations.
  • Employs individual weapons; performs weapons maintenance; administers first aid; collects and orally reports tactical information using basic communications equipment, such as field radios and telephones
  • Exceeded expectations in the development of resolving conflict and crisis in an emergency situation.
  • Consistently ranked number one in marksmanship in the survival skills of utilizing.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the application of life saving first aid in the event of an injury.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Hill College
Cleburne, TX
08-2017

High School Diploma -

Crossroads High School
Burleson, TX
11-2011

Skills

  • Experience in AWS D181, AWS D15, AWS D11, API 1104, ASME B313
  • Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) review
  • Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) verification
  • Welder qualification testing
  • Code interpretation (AWS D11, D15, D181, ASME IX, API 1104, etc)
  • Blueprint and isometric drawing reading
  • Weld defect identification and classification
  • Dimensional inspection
  • Inspection report documentation
  • Material traceability checks
  • Non-destructive testing coordination
  • Sanitary/hygienic weld evaluation (for food/pharma industries)
  • Team Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Decision-Making
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Performance Management
  • Communication
  • Resource Management
  • Safety Compliance
  • Adaptability
  • Accountability
  • Quality Control

Certification

  • AWS CWI
  • TWIC
  • MT I,II
  • PT I,II
  • CWI API 1104
  • SMAW 6G, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Stainless Steel T321 1G/2G/1F/2F, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Stainless Steel 17-7 PH 1G/1F/2F, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Chromoly 4130 1G/1F/2F, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Inconel 625 1G/1F/2F, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Titanium Ti 6Al-4V 1G, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Aluminum 1G/2G/1F/2F, 01/01/17
  • GTAW Carbon Steel 6G, 01/01/17
  • Certified Welding Inspector, 01/01/17

Key Qualifications

  • Tig Weld Repairs
  • Detail Orientated
  • Time Management
  • Repairing Machined Parts
  • Aluminum & Stainless Repair
  • Assessing Situations
  • Cope with stressful situations
  • Teamwork
  • Discipline
  • Leadership
  • Quick Thinking
  • Professionalism

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CWI LII

REM Consulting
02.2025 - Current

CWI

SC NDT
08.2024 - 01.2025

Welder / CWI

C4 Welding, LLC
03.2018 - 08.2024

Aerospace TIG Welder

Essner Manufacturing
03.2017 - 02.2018

Infantryman

US ARMY
12.2013 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Welding

Hill College

High School Diploma -

Crossroads High School
Steven Cisneros
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