Welding Lead – Valor

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3811175

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 3811175

PRESSURE VESSEL WELDER | FABRICATION SUPERVISOR | 6G-CERTIFIED

Core Expertise

  • Pressure vessel fit-up and full weld-out performing X-ray-quality FCAW, MIG, and SMAW welds.
  • Supervised weld shops and paint operations, directing up to 12 welders across multiple departments.
  • Implemented QA and ISO 9001-oriented processes with visual, penetrant, and dimensional inspection controls.
  • Hands-on leadership stepping into production to meet schedules, train personnel, and resolve fabrication issues.
  • Experienced with blueprint interpretation, dimensional inspection, plasma cutting, and equipment operation.

Project Background

  • Fitted and welded pressure vessels from initial fabrication through final weld-out per prints and specs.
  • Delivered oilfield manifold assemblies exceeding 600 welds without reported defects, demonstrating consistent quality.
  • Led shop production planning, job staging, and on-the-floor inspections to sustain throughput and quality.
  • Performed field welding and equipment repair using rig trucks, heavy equipment, and on-site fabrication methods.

Key Skills

  • MIG | TIG | Stick (SMAW) | FCAW | Pulse welding
  • Pressure vessel fit-up | X-ray-quality welding | 6G certification | NDT visual & penetrant (in progress)
  • Blueprint reading | Dimensional inspection | ASME codes & standards
  • Shop leadership | Production supervision | Job staging | Employee training
  • Plasma cutting | Air arc gouging | Oxy-fuel cutting | Grinding
  • ISO 9001 | Quality assurance | Continuous improvement | 5S

Education

  • Welding Training — Tulsa Welding School
  • High School Diploma — Weatherford High School

Awards & Recognition

  • 6G Welding Certification
  • Forklift Certification
  • Plumbing license and apprentice credential

Why Interview this Candidate?

Experienced welding and fabrication leader with 10+ years in pressure vessel, oilfield, and structural fabrication, currently producing X-ray-quality welds and holding 6G certification. Supervised multi-shop operations and trained crews while delivering defect-free assemblies (600+ welds) and maintaining ASME-aligned quality. Combines hands-on welding proficiency with production planning and continuous improvement to increase throughput and reliability.

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