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Blain Gurley

Moss Point,MS

Summary

Proficient tube and pipe welder delivering excellence in precision welding and operational efficiency. Recognized for strong attention to detail and collaboration, with a track record of executing successful welding projects across diverse environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Macon, GA
03.2026 - 03.2026
  • Assisted in welding operations using MIG and TIG techniques to ensure quality joins.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to promote safety standards.
  • Executed installation of pipeline and dutchman components in superheats to enhance system efficiency.

Tube Welder

D&V Services
Palatka, FL
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Performed installation and welding of new valve systems on air pre-heater to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by prioritizing workload effectively and adapting quickly to changing project demands.

Tube Welder/Pipe Welder

TEI
Greer, SC
12.2025 - 12.2025
  • Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for all projects.
  • Executed installation of piping from mobile boiler to existing lines, ensuring seamless integration.

Tube Welder

Flour
Axis, AL
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Executed demolition tasks to facilitate site redevelopment.
  • Executed reinstallation of water wall tubes at Barry's Steamplant to enhance operational efficiency.

Tube Welder

D&V
Pennington, AL
10.2025 - 10.2025
  • Engineered and fabricated stainless steel piping for spout deck installation.
  • Executed welding of water wall tubes and supply tubes in vestibule area.

Tube Welder

D&V
Perry, AR
09.2025 - 09.2025
  • Fabricated and assembled supply tubes in penthouse installations.

Tube Welder

D&V
Fernandina Beach, FL
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Performed precise mirror welding of tubes to headers to enhance economizer efficiency.

Tube Welder

D&V
Fernandina Beach, FL
01.2025 - 02.2025

Performed precision welding on water wall tubes to support boiler efficiency and safety standards.

Tube Welder

RMR
Cantonment, FL
08.2024 - 09.2024

Executed welding processes in superheat applications to ensure structural integrity.

Tube Welder

RMR
Selma, AL
04.2024 - 04.2024

Performed precise welding of water wall tubes in wind box to enhance operational efficiency.

Tube Welder

RMR
Phenix City, AL
03.2024 - 03.2024

Facilitated organization and accessibility of welding caps in vestibule to enhance operational efficiency.

Tube Welder

RMR
Cantonment, FL
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw installation and maintenance of heavy wall piping systems.
  • Executed welding processes for heavy wall valves, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.

Structural Welder

SWS
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Constructed new flooring and catwalk structures to enhance facility functionality.

Tube Welder

Thomas Construction
McGehee, AR
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed precision welding on mud drums to support manufacturing processes and enhance product durability.
  • Executed maintenance tasks to ensure optimal equipment functionality.

Tube Welder

D&V
Fernandina Beach, FL
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Executed welding of dutchman components in superheats and economizers to ensure structural integrity.

Tube Welder

RMR
Rumford, ME
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Executed welding of superheat tubes to headers, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
  • Executed mirror welding techniques to ensure precision and quality in fabrication processes.
  • Performed precision welding in windbox components to enhance overall performance and reliability.

Pipe Welder

Lawshe Construction
Chickasaw, AL
07.2023 - 08.2023

Applied advanced welding techniques to fabricate and assemble stainless steel pipelines, enhancing durability and performance.

Tube Welder

TEI
Bloomsburg, PA
05.2023 - 06.2023

Achieved high-quality welds on tubes for water walls and division walls, contributing to structural integrity. Enhanced project outcomes through effective collaboration and adherence to safety protocols. Delivered consistent results by maintaining rigorous quality control during welding activities.

Tube Welder

Zachry
Konawa, OK
10.2022 - 12.2022

Assembled and welded tubes on water walls, superheaters, and vestibules to support construction projects. Collaborated with team members to ensure proper alignment and secure fittings. Assisted in maintaining equipment and tools for optimal performance.

Pipe Welder

Lawshe Construction
Chickasaw, AL
07.2022 - 09.2022

Executed welding operations on pipes within fabrication shops and pipe racks at Honeywell Chemical Plant.

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
Muscatine, IA
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Executed welding of superheats and penthouse structures to ensure structural integrity.

Boilermaker

Greycor
Cliffside, NC
02.2022 - 04.2022

Administered maintenance contract negotiations and renewals to ensure compliance and service continuity.

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
Cliffside, NC
10.2021 - 12.2021

Implemented installation of air preheaters to enhance energy efficiency.

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
Hamlet, NC
09.2021 - 10.2021
  • Executed welding of pipes for installation of new domain waterlines.

Tube Welder

Core Industrial
Mobile, AL
02.2021 - 09.2021

Executed on-site repairs and replacements at various steel mills along the Mississippi and Alabama coasts.

Tube Welder

RMR
Macon, GA
11.2020 - 11.2020
  • Executed replacement and repair of doghouses on spout deck to ensure structural integrity.

Tube Welder

Allied Steel
Saraland, AL
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Performed flux core welding on pipes to enhance durability and reliability of fabricated components.
  • Executed welding of bent corners on sheet pilings using flux core techniques.
  • Secured sheet pilings for efficient loading onto trucks.
  • Executed pipefitting tasks to ensure efficient installation and maintenance of piping systems.

Boilermaker

Zachry
Carrollton, GA
11.2019 - 11.2019
  • Executed precise fitting of upper nose components to ensure optimal alignment.
  • Performed tube cutting to facilitate assembly processes and ensure quality standards.
  • Executed thorough preparation and cleaning of tubes to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Configured tubing systems for efficient boiler integration.
  • Developed fit membranes to ensure optimal sealing and functionality in various applications.

Tube Welder

Zachry
Macon, GA
09.2019 - 10.2019
  • Assisted in managing horizontal superheats to optimize performance. Supported team members in troubleshooting issues related to horizontal superheats. Contributed to the maintenance of horizontal superheats for improved efficiency.
  • Executed tube cutting operations with precision and efficiency.
  • Prepared and sanitized tubes for operational readiness.
  • Configured tubing systems to facilitate efficient boiler operation.
  • Performed precise fitting of membranes to enhance system efficiency and functionality.

Boilermaker

RMR
Saint Francisville, LA
05.2019 - 05.2019

Executed replacement of spouts on spout deck to enhance operational efficiency.

Boilermaker

RMR
Pine Hill, AL
04.2019 - 04.2019

Performed spout replacement on spout deck to maintain equipment functionality.

Helper

Zachry
Macon, GA
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Facilitated tube preparation processes to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Supported fitters by coordinating workflow and ensuring timely access to necessary materials.
  • Executed rigging operations to ensure safe and efficient equipment setup.
  • Facilitated support for welders by providing essential tools and resources.

Education

Combonation Welding Diploma - GTAW/SMAW Carbon & Manual GTAW Stainless To Carbon

Alabama Pipe Welders Academy
Mobile, AL
10-2020

High School Diploma -

Satsuma High School
Satsuma, AL
05.2017

Skills

  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • Mirror welding
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Shielded metal arc welding
  • Vertical welding
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Pipe welding
  • Structural welding
  • Fabrication
  • Pipe fitting
  • Valve repairs
  • Quality assurance
  • Blueprint reading
  • Precision measuring

Timeline

Tube Welder

D&V Services
03.2026 - 03.2026

Tube Welder

D&V Services
01.2026 - 02.2026

Tube Welder/Pipe Welder

TEI
12.2025 - 12.2025

Tube Welder

D&V
10.2025 - 10.2025

Tube Welder

Flour
09.2025 - 11.2025

Tube Welder

D&V
09.2025 - 09.2025

Tube Welder

D&V
03.2025 - 03.2025

Tube Welder

D&V
01.2025 - 02.2025

Tube Welder

RMR
08.2024 - 09.2024

Tube Welder

RMR
04.2024 - 04.2024

Tube Welder

RMR
03.2024 - 03.2024

Tube Welder

RMR
02.2024 - 03.2024

Structural Welder

SWS
01.2024 - 01.2024

Tube Welder

Thomas Construction
10.2023 - 10.2023

Tube Welder

D&V
10.2023 - 10.2023

Tube Welder

RMR
08.2023 - 09.2023

Pipe Welder

Lawshe Construction
07.2023 - 08.2023

Tube Welder

TEI
05.2023 - 06.2023

Tube Welder

Zachry
10.2022 - 12.2022

Pipe Welder

Lawshe Construction
07.2022 - 09.2022

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
04.2022 - 05.2022

Boilermaker

Greycor
02.2022 - 04.2022

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
10.2021 - 12.2021

Tube Welder/Boilermaker

TEI
09.2021 - 10.2021

Tube Welder

Core Industrial
02.2021 - 09.2021

Tube Welder

RMR
11.2020 - 11.2020

Tube Welder

Allied Steel
01.2020 - 06.2020

Boilermaker

Zachry
11.2019 - 11.2019

Tube Welder

Zachry
09.2019 - 10.2019

Boilermaker

RMR
05.2019 - 05.2019

Boilermaker

RMR
04.2019 - 04.2019

Helper

Zachry
02.2019 - 03.2019

Combonation Welding Diploma - GTAW/SMAW Carbon & Manual GTAW Stainless To Carbon

Alabama Pipe Welders Academy

High School Diploma -

Satsuma High School
Blain Gurley