This document is a resume for R. Chance Braneff seeking a career in industrial fabrication. It summarizes his qualifications which include expertise in various welding techniques as well as experience in piping drawings, AutoCAD, refrigeration systems, and welding inspection. Braneff has an Associate's degree in drafting technology and refrigeration certifications. He has over 10 years of experience in welding and supervisory roles for companies in the industrial and maritime fields.

1. R. CHANCE BRANEFF
115 Sixth St., Iowa, LA 70647
(337)313-8800 BOBBYZ316@YAHOO.COM
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking challenging career in the industrial fabrication field.
QUALIFICATIONS:
> Adept in MIG, TIG, Stick, and GMAW/FCAW Pulse welding
> Well versed in Architectural and Industrial drawings
> Experience in piping isometrics and elevations
> Competent in the basic hardware of an AutoCAD system, Windows operating system and general
AutoCAD principals
> Proficient in creating, editing, and plotting drawings, applying text layers, dimensions, sections, and
hatches
> Knowledgeable in type I, II and III refrigeration systems
EDUCATION:
DELTA TECH LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
ASSOCIATES IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES DEGREE IN DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY
DECEMBER2010
4.0 GPA- VALEDICTORIAN
U.S. NAVY GROTON, CONNECTIC UT
CFC/HCFC REFRIGERATION PROCESSING CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION
MARCH 2001
EMPLOYMENT:
POLARIS ENGINEERING
• WELDER SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT
 Cut, grind, and weld pressure vessels and pipe according to ASME code
PAYROLL MANAGEMENT INC. LAKE CHARLES, LA
• LEAD WELDING INSTRUCTOR APRIL 2014-SEPTEMBER 2014
>Assess new hires on skill level and abilities.
>Use hands on training as well as written codes and policy to train welders.
>Supervise and Inspect welds done by trainees.
>Create lesson plans
>Regulate supplies and tools
>Recruit new welders for training
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON. LAKE CHARLES, LA
• INDUSTRIAL GENERAL SUPERVISOR. FEBRUARY 2011-APRIL 2014
>Supervision and Instruction of welders on welding and machine functionality
>Determine the use of procedures for the process, material type, and joint configurations.
> Ensure the continuation of certification of all night shift welders.
• TEST ADMINISTRATOR. AUGUST 2012 - FEBRUARY 2013
> Administered tests to new hires and current welder on specific processes needed for production.
• NUCLEAR WELDER OCTOBER 2011-AUGUST2012
> Certified in GMAW Pulse FCAW GTAW welding
AEROTEK LAKE CHARLES, LA
• NUCLEAR WELDER MARCH 21, 2011-OCTOBER 24, 2011
> Certified in Pulse Arc Welding
TURNER INDUSTRIES GROUP SULPHUR, LA

2. • COMBINATION WELDER MARCH 2006-APRIL 2009
> Certified in (MIG) Metal Inert Gas, (TIG) Tungsten Inert Gas, and stick welding
> Certified in welding various metals including: Carbon steel, stainless steel, and chrome
> Fit and weld piping according to blueprint specifications
> Obtained TWIC Card which expires March 2014
N.C. STURGEON LP ODESSA, TX
• FINISH CARPENTER JULY 2004-DECEMBER 2005
> Constructed interior structures and designs in banks and hospitals
> Constructs, retrofits, and repairs cabinets, shelves, benches, partitions, door and window frames
UNITED STATES NAVY GROTON, CONNECTICUT
• MACHINIST MATE (MECHANIC) JULY 2000- JULY 2004
> Qualified Submarines and Diesel Operator. This allowed for greater watch section flexibility while in
port
> Divisional Repair Parts Petty officer. Has received, inventoried, and stowed hundreds of parts to allow
the submarine to be prepared for an extended forward deployment
> Knowledgeable in the trim and drain system, low and high pressure hydraulics, low and high pressure
air systems, stored oxygen system, nitrogen system, emergency blow system, sanitary systems, potable
water system, and refrigeration system
> Universally certified in HVAC system
REFERENCES:
RON HOELLIG
(337) 244-3643
ROBERT GUERRA
(337) 375-1609
KYLE WOODS
(337) 822-5846