Rick Yanke

AWS CWI #12121201 (API 1104) API-1169 #65371 - Assistant Chief / Senior Welding Inspection / Welding Inspector... Current US Passport 10+ years inspecting in all phases of pipeline & compressor stations construction. Experienced inspecting on mechanized and manual pipe gangs, firing lines, tie-ins, road boars, fabrication, testing welders and compressor stations Welding 27 years of experience as a contract rig welder on pipeline construction, compressor stations & gathering systems, refinery pressure pipe fabrication & code vessels. Held master service agreements with Diamond Shamrock oil & Gas and Duke Energy for a number of years. Advanced experience in piping design, very familiar with P&ID's, ISO's and Blue Prints. Years of experience as a lead welder or welding foreman and skilled at organizing complex projects, defining project priorities, and delegating tasks. Computers Experienced drawing process piping, pipeline fabrication & gathering systems fabrication for red lines or weld maps with 2D & 3D CAD. A thorough understanding of: mapping & documenting DOT pipelines. Proficient in the use of various software packages including, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Turbo CAD Pro 3D. I am familiar with setting up office equipment routers, network printers, troubleshooting computer problems and software. Proficient in the use of the UPI Mobile Inspection Platform portal and Goforms, along with the Petro IT Pipetrack IT system... Proficient with the use of the GIS Map Portal... (My political and religious beliefs and views do not necessarily represent that of my employer(s))