Steven Welch

Steven Welch

(940)597-2365 welchs4782@yahoo.com 331 Pintal Dr, Sanger, TX 76266
OBJECTIVE
Challenging position with a dynamic group where I can apply my skills and abilities obtained through work experience and educational background for the success of my professional field.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Over 8 years combined experience in the oil and gas pipeline industry in almost every phase of laying pipeline, beginning as Laborer, moving to X-Ray Technician, Office Manager, Utility Inspector, as well as Welding Inspector.

CERTIFICATIONS
AWS CERTIFICATION
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• AWS/CWI Certification # 12121271
NDT (ASNT SNT – TC1A)
• ASNT LEVEL II RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING (RT)
• ASNT LEVEL II PENETRANT TESTING (PT)
• ASNT LEVEL II MAGNETICAL PARTICLE TESTING (MT)
• ASNT LEVEL II ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT)
• ASNT LEVEL II FILM INTERPRETATION
SAFTEY
• OSHA 15
• SafeLand Training

EXPERIENCE
• Possesses a broad background of experience in most areas of pipeline construction.
• Assists in identifying and resolving problems that occurred within the work area.
• Assures conformity with safety measures as set forth by industry standards.
• Manages inventory controls, as necessary to ensure equipment and tool maintenance.
• Expedites communication between upper level management and general personnel.
• Participates in daily job assessments of worksites.

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
Cleaveland Integrity – Williams Midstream
Baytown, Tx August 2015- December 2015
Sr. Welding Inspector
Over all welding and NDT on Promesa East J-6 line.

Tulsa Inspection- Sunoco Logistics
Corsicana, TX January 2015- July 2015
Welding Inspector Level II
Over Fabrication and Tie-Ins on DTR-1 – DTR-8.
Commissioned and Re-commissioned all line replacements.

Gas Gathering Specialists- Northern Natural Gas
Odessa, TX December 2014- December 2014
Chief Level I Inspector
Completed Anomaly digs on the Atlas Buffalo Pipeline.

Gas Gathering Specialists- Northern Natural Gas
Turtle Lake, WI November 2014- November 2014
Chief Level I Inspector
Completed Hot-Tap on Gas Transmission Line

Desert NDT- Noble Energy
Grand Junction, Co August 2014- October 2014
Chief Inspector
Completed Fabrication for Noble Energy, Keota Gas Plant.

Tulsa Inspection- Magellan
Abilene, TX January 2014- March 2014
Welding Inspector
Completed Phase one of 450 mile BridgeTex Pipeline.

T/J Inspection – ONEOK
Utility/ Welding Inspector
Completed a 38 mile gathering system connecting 3 plants.
Served as final Inspector on the project.

T/J INSPECTION – ONEOK
ELK CITY, OK March 2013 – June 2013
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
Assisted with construction on spreads 1-2 and 4-5, as necessary, in different locations.
Handled right-of-way grading, lower-ins, tie-ins, cleaning up and fencing involving 172 miles, 42” line.

T/J INSPECTION – ONEOK
CALUMET, OK November 2013 – March 2013
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
As only inspector, removed 1 mile of 6” pipe and replaced it with new 6” pipe at and completed clean-up
for this job.
Assisted the crew with hot tap and setting meter run.

T/J INSPECTION – ONEOK
MUSKOGEE, OK August 2012 – November 2012
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
Removed 1 mile of 30” pipe and relayed new 30” pipe.
Assisted crew with 6 anomaly investigations, which resulted in 1 pipe replacement and 5 piping re-coats.
Served as the final inspector for this job.

MIDWEST INSPECTION – NOBEL ENERGY
SPRINGS, CO April 2012 – July 2012
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
Laid 24” and 42” lines, installing headers and valves.
Handled inspection of the 42” road bore.
Handled utility inspection for one mile of 16” pipeline.

MIDWEST INSPECTION – NOBEL ENERGY
DENVER, CO January 2012 – March 2012
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
Laid 8000 of 10” replacement pipe through rock.
As only inspector, handled every aspect of job including inspections on 2 road bores in rock.

MIDWEST INSPECTION – NOBEL ENERGY
BRIGHTON, CO September 2011 – December 2011
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR

Removed old pipe and re-laid 4 miles of new 30” gas pipeline.
Handled lower-in one road bore and final clean-up.

MIDWEST INSPECTION – NOBEL ENERGY
BRIGHTON, CO June 2011 – September 2011
UTILITY/WELDING INSPECTOR
Completed dig and hydro-vacuumed around ten 24” valves in 30” pipelines.
Replaced valves on two 30” pipelines, along with Bettis valve actuators.
Replaced valves on two 30” gas lines.
Removed and changed ten worn-out 24” valves and installed ten new 30” valves.
Served as last inspector upon completion.

EDUCATION

SEA BORNE CHALLENGE CORPORATION
G.E.D. – Military Academy
Location: Galveston, TX

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
Basics
Location: Corinth, TX

REFERENCES

BRANDON WILLIAMS BRANDON GOBLE
Chief Inspector – T/J Inspection Inspector
(940)390-0194 (210)417-6029

JERRY EURY SHANE WELLS
Construction Manager- Williams Inspector – T/J Inspection
(979)240-6610 (432)935-9252