Elpidio Gomez has over 5 years of experience as a certified welder specializing in pipe, structural, and steel welding. He has worked on projects in North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Afghanistan. Gomez has extensive qualifications and certifications including API 1104 for pipeline welding and ASME B31.3 for pressure piping. He attended Tulsa Welding School in 2012 and is skilled in SMAW, MIG, TIG, and other welding techniques.
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Carpe Digital, or, Reinventing a 1980s AV Center as an Entrepreneurial Digital Services Center
Gillian McCombs and Rob Walker, Southern Methodist University
The creation of the Norwick Center for Digital Services (NCDS) was an overnight success, five years in the making! This presentation describes the entrepreneurial project in broad brush strokes. Staff transformed a library department on the decline- a 1980′s audiovisual center that provided classroom technology support and video check-out – into a digital services center that better serves the library and its patrons. The presenters chronicle how staff tackled the challenges and delivered the goods in less than a year, thus providing a much needed, more agile model for change in the organization.
The presenters share what they learned along the way, including overcoming financial, spatial, technical and personnel hurdles by thinking outside the box (from within a box) and other creative concepts that contributed to the overall success. They talk about future directions and the political ramifications of repositioning the unit as the University (under revitalized Provostial leadership) ramps up its approach to digital technology.
The presenters passionately believe in enjoying their jobs and having fun in the workplace. They plan on keeping a smile on your face during this presentation as they test your knowledge of popular movies along the way.
Gillian McCombs is Dean and Director of the Central University Libraries at Southern Methodist University.
Rob Walker is the Director of CUL’s Norwick Center for Digital Services (NCDS).
1. Elpidio Gomez
20935 Souder St. · Perris, CA. 92570
pillolv@hotmail.com · cell (702) 332-3535
Personal Summary
Military Service Active Duty June 2003 to June 2007 (Army)
Army Reserves January 2008 to January 2013
CertifiedWelder
Talented and precision-focused with 5 years’ of welding experience. Excel at improving productivity and maintaining exceptional safety standards.
Success conducting thorough inspections and ensuring adherence to superior quality controls. Outstandingdesign, blueprint reading, and
mathematical abilities. Continually follow advances in welding industry to maximize efficiency.
Areas of Expertise
Pipe, Structural, and Steel Welding Capability
Team Training & Competence Building
CareerExperience
Optimized Processing Design (OPD)-Killdeer, North Dakota, September 2015 - July 2016
Certified PipeWelder ASME B. 31.3 SMAW/TIG
Tested for Oneok
Tested and passed 6G 8” .500wall, 6G 2” sch 80 downhill, 6G sch 80 TIG
Perform welding of critical and high-value components. Inspect all fabricated materials after assembly for adherence to blueprint specifications and
quality standards.
Cody Energy-Washington, Pennsylvania, April 2015 – May 2015
Certified PipeWelder API 1104 SMAW
Tested for EQT
Tested and passed 6G 12” Bell hole and 12” Branch
Performed X-Ray quality welds for well and tank hook ups. Performing visual (VT) inspections to assess quality of fabrications; ensured compliance
with specifications and internal QA guidelines. Checked parts against blueprints and inspection reports to determine accuracy. Discussed
modifications with peer welders and addressed schedule variance.
Big Country Energy Services-Watford City, North Dakota, May 2014 – December 2014
Certified PipeWelder API 1104 SMAW
Tested for Crestwood/Arrow pipelineand WBI Energy
Tested and passed 6G 12” Bell hole and 12” Branch for Crestwood/Arrow
Tested 16” pipe 5G for WBI Energy
Lead Welder. Performed X-Ray quality welds for pipeline and fabrication. Performing visual (VT) inspections to assess quality of fabrications;
ensured compliance with specifications and internal QA guidelines. Checked parts against blueprints and inspection reports to determine accuracy.
Discussed modifications with peer welders and addressed schedule variances. Performed Hot-tieins according with written plans, drawings, OSHA,
and API 1104.
2. Alpha Oil & Gas-Williston, North Dakota, July 2013 – February 2014
Certified PipeWelder API 1104 SMAW
Tested for Highland Partners
Tested and passed 6G 12” Bell hole and 12” Branch
Performed X-Ray quality welds for pipeline and fabrication. Performing visual (VT) inspections to assess quality of fabrications; ensured compliance
with specifications and internal QA guidelines. Checked parts against blueprints and inspection reports to determine accuracy . Discussed
modifications with peer welders.
Mastec-Powers Lake,North Dakota, February 2013 – March 2013
Certified PipeWelder API 1104 SMAW
Tested for Highland Partners
Tested and passed 6G 12” Bell hole and 12” Branch
Performed X-Ray quality welds for pipeline and fabrication. Performing visual (VT) inspections to assess quality of fabrications; ensured compliance
with specifications and internal QA guidelines. Checked parts against blueprints and inspection reports to determine accuracy. Discussed
modifications with peer welders.
Northern Pump and Compression Inc. (NPC)-Watford City, North Dakota, January 2013 – February 2013
Stainless Steel pipe welder TIG
Welded, cut, and prepared stainless steel pipe according to blueprints for salt water disposal pumps and tanks.
North Star Energy and Construction LLC-Mandaree, North Dakota, August 2011 – November 2011
Structural Welder
Built square tubing guards around pipe valves and launcher/receivers, to keep cattle and horses away.
Northwinds of Wyoming-Watford City, North Dakota, July 2011 – November 2011
Lead Man
Coordinated and informed team members what needed to be accomplished for the day and future tasks for the week. Operated Side Boom to connect
and move pipe to space and be welded in a high paced manner without any incident.
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RSG Deployment to Afghanistan, August 2010 – June 2011
Human Resources Sergeant and Convoy Coordinator
Education and Credentials
Completed an intensive 7 month, 750 hour, welder training program with studies in structural, pipe, pipeline, and thin metal alloy welding processes.
Recognized for perfect attendance Basic and Advanced Stick Welding ~ MIG Welding ~ TIG Welding
Tulsa Welding School – Tulsa, Oklahoma January 2012 – July 2012
