ADRIAN BLANCO
Spruce Grove,Canada
Summary
Experienced B-Pressure welder with Rig, skilled in SMAW welding and oxyacetylene cutting for pipe and structural projects. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of safety policies and regulations, maintaining a safety-oriented work ethic with meticulous attention to detail. Flexible and dynamic professional with a strong workplace focus and commitment to making valuable contributions to the team. Expertise in effective communication, excelling at collaborating with teammates and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
B-Pressure Welder With Rig
LEDCOR PIPE & INFRASTRUCTURE INC
10.2020 - Current
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced rig safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Fabricated structural forms, including pressure vessels and boiler components
- Used torches and other equipment to reshape and reassemble pipes as required
- Improved weld quality by consistently adhering to welding procedures and specifications.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while meeting tight deadlines for multiple projects concurrently.
Apprentice Welder
LEDCOR PIPE & INFRASTRUCTURE INC
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on worktables
- Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques
- Completed high-quality welds for various projects under the supervision of skilled professionals.
- Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Continuously sought feedback from supervisors regarding performance improvements needed for successful progression toward journeyman status.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Ensured safety standards were met by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
CWB Welder
GET BOLD
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Continuously monitored safety and quality of welding work while using grinder on galvanized materials
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
Welder Helper
LEDCOR SUNCOR
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
- Fetched materials, equipment and tools for welding professionals
- Maintained equipment in good working order
- Removed trash and excess materials to clean up work areas
- Kept positive attitude focused on learning new processes and techniques
- Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule
Education
Welding Apprenticeship Program - Welding
10.2017
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Inspection protocols
- Cutting techniques
- Structural welding
- Tool operation
- Critical thinking
- Adept in precision and measuring tools
- Attention to detail
- Tool repair and maintenance
- SMAW welding processes
- OSHA compliance
- Quality assurance
- General Welding
- Flexible
- Fast-learner
- Inventory Control
- Power tools operation
- Safety
- Steel Fabrication
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical skills
- Pipe welding
- Cutting processes
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Visual inspection
- Grinding techniques
- Joint preparation
- Heat treatment
- Welding safety
- Welder certification
- Time management
- Hand-eye coordination
- Weld tacking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Welding expertise
- Pipe fitting
Certification
- Journeyman Welder Certificate
- Certified CWB Welder
- B-Pressure Welder
- Inventory Control
- OSSA- Oil Sands Safety Association
- CSTS- Construction Safety Training System
- OSSA Confined Space Entry and Monitor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
B-Pressure Welder With Rig - LEDCOR PIPE & INFRASTRUCTURE INC
10.2020 - Current
Apprentice Welder - LEDCOR PIPE & INFRASTRUCTURE INC
08.2015 - 09.2020
CWB Welder - GET BOLD
01.2015 - 03.2015
Welder Helper - LEDCOR SUNCOR
04.2011 - 10.2014
Keyano College - Welding Apprenticeship Program, Welding
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