Kenneth Carter
Performance Contractors Inc.
Lucedale
8
years of professional experience
Skilled Boilermaker and Combo Welder with extensive experience in industrial, refinery, and fabrication environments. Proficient in GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and FCAW welding processes. Expertise in blueprint reading and code-compliant pipe and structural steel fabrication ensures strict adherence to industry standards. Proven track record of safely working in confined spaces while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve high-quality results. Active member of the Mississippi National Guard at the rank of Specialist, committed to serving and protecting the country.
Work History
Pipe Welder
1 Year 6 Months- Fabricated and assembled pipe systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and welding symbols for pipe installations.
- Developed solid understanding of various metals'' properties, allowing for proper selection of filler materials for different applications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Pipe Fitter
8 Months- Installed and repaired piping systems in commercial and industrial settings.
- Utilized blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise installations.
- Collaborated with project teams to resolve piping issues and improve workflows.
- Conducted inspections to maintain compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
Boilermaker/pipe welder
1 Year 3 Months- Executed high-pressure piping system replacements in confined spaces by cutting out old systems, cleaning and prepping new pipe, and welding joints to standard code using GTAW or SMAW, ensuring system integrity and safety.
- Traveled
Boilermaker
1 Month- Replaced valves, installed new piping systems, and installed blinds in refinery settings to ensure safety for hot work operations and maintain compliance with safety standards.
Combo Welder
1 Month- Welded structural steel with FCAW to fabricate pipe racks, increasing shop productivity and quality.
- Welded pipe using GTAW, SMAW, MIG, and FCAW, demonstrating versatility across multiple welding processes.
- Read and interpreted structural and piping blueprints to verify work accuracy and ensure compliance before welding each joint.
Welder
3 Months- Collaborated with iron workers and riggers to set structural beams, ensuring precise placement for welding.
- Secured beams with SMAW tacks and completed welds with FCAW, supporting structural integrity and project timelines.
Pipe Welder
6 Months- Joined pipe on DDG 125 using GTAW, enhancing project efficiency while assisting peers with cleaning and prepping pipe joints.
- Welded SMAW on carbon steel pipe x-ray joints, meeting stringent quality and inspection standards.
Combo Pipe Welder
5 Months- Assisted multiple crafts when not assigned to welding tasks, supporting overall project workflow and team productivity.
Pipe Welder
3 Years 6 Months- Joined pipe on LHA 8 using GTAW, increasing team efficiency while assisting peers with cleaning and prepping pipe joints.
- Welded SMAW on carbon steel pipe x-ray joints, ensuring compliance with quality and inspection requirements.
Education
High school diploma
Skills
Blueprint Reading
Fabrication
ASME Codes & Standards
Valve Installation
Confined Space Entry
Structural Steel Welding
Plasma Cutting
Boiler
Hot Work Safety
Welding
Pipe Fitting
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Pipe Welder
Performance Contractors Inc.
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Pipe Fitter
Wiltew
05.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Boilermaker/pipe welder
Brown and Root Industrial Services
02.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Boilermaker
Performance Contractors
01.2023 - 02.2023Read More
Combo Welder
SIMCO
11.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Welder
Performance Contractors
08.2022 - 11.2022Read More
Pipe Welder
Huntington Ingalls
02.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Combo Pipe Welder
TC Construction
09.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Pipe Welder
Huntington Ingalls
02.2018 - 08.2021Read More
George County High School
High school diploma
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