Carlos Saabedra

Reliable welder experienced with different metalworking techniques, types of projects and environmental conditions. Problem solver with strong work ethic, focus and adaptability. Proactive and punctual with excellent time management skills. Works independently and also carries a team oriented mentality. Consistently completes project goals and assignments by deadlines with the ability to plan the job step by step and foresee most problems before they occur. Committed to safety, efficiency and accuracy.

I began working construction during summer vacation between school years. During my time in this industry I mastered different trades from excavation, concrete, and heavy equipment operation, to structural steel erection and eventually pipe fabrication/ installation. Currently I own and operate CSQ Weld & Fabrication working as a subcontractor for Dome Technology LLC. I specialize in pipe fabrication and installation as well as structural steel erection. A large portion of my experience has been working in the oil and gas industry as a pipefitter/ welder. In these years I've taken on tasks like planning and fabricating in sequence, an underground jet fuel line incased in a larger diameter pipe with elbows and tees all requiring x-ray inspection adhering to ASME B31.3 standards. I was also responsible for placing 42 three inch by four ft bolts into a concrete foundation for a 50ft diameter jet fuel tank with less than 1\4inch of tolerance in any direction before the tank sections were onsite. Among making more than 3000 welds without a failed x-ray under API 1104 multiple times, I have recently been assigned to supervise the piping portion of a project where the fabricator built most of the pipe wrong. In this project I had to identify and correct all of the mistakes with every fabricated piece to make the installation flow as fast and as close to schedule as possible given the circumstances. In college I was admitted into a very competitive Nursing program where I graduated as a member of the Student Nurses Association as well as a Varsity Wrestler. During these years as a student athlete I received All-Conference, All-Region, and the NJCAA Exemplary Academic Achievement Award along with many Honor Roll and Dean's List awards. While in high school I also received many academic achievement awards and was voted Team Captain by my wrestling team.

Welding Certifications

API 1104

ASME B31.1

ASME B31.3

AWS D1.1

Other Certifications

OSHA 10

MSHA

Front Loader

Skid Steer

Forklift

Manlift

Telehandler

Excavator

Backhoe