Winston Burton

• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
• Extensive use of SMAW and FCAW welding processes to successfully and satisfactorily complete tasks.
• Use of arc gouging for demolition and or effect repairs,or as part of a weld procedure.

eg. gouge weld seams on tank bottoms to remove old plates a

and replace with new ones.

back gouge vertical and horizantal welds to complete a

welded joint.

• Kept work area clean and organized.

• Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
• Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques.
• Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
• Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
• Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
• Use of ceramic backing strip to weld vertical joints with FCAW process.

• Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.

Extensive use of the SMAW process to complete tasks.

Removal and replacement of old tank bottom and tub ring.

Fabrication and installation of new stainless steel steam coils. Contributed to successful project outcomes by collaborating effectively with team members and supervisors.

Use of mechanical equipment such as forklift,manlift and skid steer to complete tasks.

• Performed task on LNG tank which includes the welding of vertical seams using the FCAW process
• Overhead welds on the wind girder
• Weld verts on shell extension with the aid of ceramic backing strip.
• Assisted in the assembly of aluminium floating roof and roof hangers.
• Backgouge and weld shell verts

• Construction of new tanks.
• Tasks include interpret blueprint to lay out,fit and weld bottom
• Erect,fit and weld shell plates.
• Fit and weld internal piping, shell nozzles and ground lugs.
• Fabricate and install shell and roof pipe supports.
• Assisted in the fabrication,welding and installation of dome roof.
• Extensive use of SMAW and FCAW welding procedures

• Use of arc gouging process to remove bottom plates.
• Remove and replace old sand
• Remove and replace bottom plates,fit and weld.
• Assisted in the installation of center pole,rafters and rafter clips.
• Fit and weld roof plates.
• Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
• Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
• Enhanced safety on job site, rigorously adhering to all OSHA standards and company safety protocols during welding operations.

• Use of SMAW and FCAW processes to complete corner welds,weld on bottom as well as wind girder and wind girder supports.
• Use FCAW weld process to weld vertical seams