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Tyler Chouanard

Summary

Driven welder with experience in Pipeline welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. have experience with tapping both TDW and Mueller equipment, More with TDW equipment. 10 years experience of pipeline welding and construction

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Michels Utility Services
07.2017 - Current
  • Install, maintain, replace, and repair natural gas pipeline systems.
  • using API 1104, and ASME welding Procedures
  • work on both Distribution and Transmission pipelines
  • Experience using T.D. Williamson (TDW) and Mueller Tapping equipment

Plant Operator

Centerpoint Energy
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
  • Monitored functions of natural gas storage and natural gas wells
  • temporary position winter work
  • rotating shift

Welder

Northern Pipeline Construction (NPL)
07.2013 - 07.2017
  • Install, replace, repair, and Maintain natural gas pipeline systems Distribution and Transmission pipelines
  • using API 1104 and ASME welding procedures
  • Experience using T.D.Williamson (TDW) and Mueller tapping equipment


Education

No Degree - Welding

Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
05.2011

No Degree - Welding

Ridgewater College
Hutchinson, MN
05.2010

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Mig welding
  • Tig welding
  • Class A CDL commercial drivers license
  • Torch cutting

Affiliations

  • Lafayette station project for HUC and Greater Minnesota Gas.

Timeline

Plant Operator

Centerpoint Energy
11.2022 - 04.2023

Welder

Michels Utility Services
07.2017 - Current

Welder

Northern Pipeline Construction (NPL)
07.2013 - 07.2017

No Degree - Welding

Ridgewater College

No Degree - Welding

Ridgewater College
Tyler Chouanard