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CAREER SUMMARY
A comprehensive background in Structural Fabrication & Welding Technniques coupled with the duties of an Inspector / Quality controller / Supervisor since 1984. Conversant with British, European, American & International codes & standards (BS- EN- ASME- AWS- API- ANSI- DIN etc.) plus client specificatons (Shell- BP- Aramco- BNFL- ICI- Chevron etc.). Able to motivate & co-ordinate other personnel into achieving quality accepted targets& liaise with clients & their representatives (Lloyds, ABS etc.) plus other department personnel. Projects have included structures for topside utilities, platforms, modules, jackets, pressure vessels, pipework, pipelines, bridges, buildings, cranes, oil tanker conversions, pipemill inspections, tank farms & plant shut downs. Clients have included major Oil & Gas Companies, Petro-Chemical, BNFL, Power & Civil Industries. Duties have been carried out in the UK & Overseas (both offshore / onshore). They have included monitoring & supervising weld procedure tests, welder qualificatons, in-process production welds (MMA, SAW, GTAW, MAGS etc), full traceability of materials & consumables, QA / QC Plans & Procedures, full dimensional surveys, NDT & Destructive Testing, Hydro-Testing, Punching out installed systems, vendor third party, control of multi disciplined / national workforces (supervising other Inspectors, NDTpersonnel and work crews), safety & SIMOPS Procedures, documentation, record keeping, working with computerised systems, percentage design / procedure & personnel reviews plus product completion reviews & sign off.
QUALIFICATIONS
- CSWIP 3.2Senior Welding Inspection Certificate+Rad. Interp. Part B.
- CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspection Certificate
- European Welding Inspection Specialist Diploma
- European Welding Inspector Level 4 Certificate
- Registered Senior Welding Inspector
- Registered Welding Inspector
- C & G 219 Certificate in Fabrication & Welding Inspection & Quality Control
- Institute of Quality Assurance Certificate
- Diploma in Industrial Management
- Certificate in Industrial Management
- Diploma in Production Control
- C & G,s Full Technicians Certificate
- C & G,s Fabrication & Welding Engineering Technicians Parts I, II, III
- C & G,s Fabrication & Welding Craft Studies Parts I, II, III
- Certificate of Craftsmanship & Welding Endorsement (Apprenticeship)
CAREER HISTORY
Jan 04 - May 05 IPS Gabon Ltd., P1426, Port Gentile,
Gabon Republic, West Africa
Piping / Welding Inspector (upgraded to Senior / QA - QC Coordinator)
Project: The Rabi Phase 3 Gas Compression Upgrade (Shell Gabon - West Africa). Laison with Shell being through the main contractor: Mott Macdonald in installing 3 ( 24" dia.), 1 (12" dia.) and 1 (18" dia.) pipelines plus installing additional plant / equipment, piperacks, process piping and tie-ins to existing plant.
Responsibilities: On site for all QC / Piping / Welding activities related to the installing of the field pipelines and in plant process piping in accordance with standards: ASME B31.3 / 4 and 8, ASME IX, API 1104, ASME V, BS EN 287 / 288 Parts 1 and BS 5135. To cover verification of all materials and consumables, pre-weld joint set-ups, WPS and Welder Qualification, consumable control and issue, in process welding inspection, post weld visual / dimensional acceptance, monitor all NDT, PWHT and other testing requirements (hydro) plus interpretation and actions upon results, record fully all data requirements for full trace ability and review the compilation of producing test packs, documentation and final signing off etc. Upgraded in May 04 to Senior / QA - QC Coordinator to cover back to back duties with the existing Senior / QA -QC Coordinator, which included supervision of the QA - QC Inspection and NDT Departments.
July 03 - Oct 03 Dee Tech Services, Siemens Site Office
BP ENICHEM CHP Plant, Hythe, Southampton, England
Senior QA - QC Welding Inspector
Project: QA/QC Site Inspection of all work carried out by Dee Tech Services in relation to the installation and welding of (A) internal and external pipe work for the newly erected high pressure steam boiler and (B) the laying of pipelines ( diameters ranging from 18" down to 2") in the newly erected pipe rack gantries / bridges to service the plant and to feed and service to and from the new boiler. Standards used were BS 1113 (BS EN 12952) and ASME B31.1. Answerable to Dee Tech Services Senior and Quality Management but required to liaison with the two clients: Siemens (for the pipelines) and Standard Fasel - Lent Jes BV (for the boiler internal / external piping) plus The Inspection Authority - Lloyds Register.
Duties: All QA/QC site matters relating to the following: releases for all materials to be allowed on site, welding procedure and welder qualification review and updating, consumables control, drawing review / updates, all post weld visual inspections, co-ordinate all NDT and PWHT activities, co-ordinate the coating / insulation activities, co-ordinate the preparation of test packages for systems testing and re-instatements, make out daily and weekly summary progress reports, ensure that compliance is followed on all site safety procedures, sign off and issue acceptance certificates.
Feb. 02- April 03 Chevron Nigeria Ltd., River & Delta States, Nigeria
Mechanical / Welding Inspection Supervisor
Projects: Supervising & inspecting work carried out on Chevron,s on / off shore facilities by Contractors. Answering to Chevron Construction.Work carried out on pipelines, risers, wellhead & topside piping, pressure vessels, tanks, platform upgrades, manifolds etc.plus supervision of the running of the Jack-Up / Pipelay Barges to carry out and complete the assigned projects.
Responsibilities: All QA / QC, welding, hydro-testing, coating, final completion & sign off, follow SIMOPS & Company Safety Procedures, supervise multi disciplined squad of nationals (on both work and NDT requirements / interpretations), deal with work related problems & material shortages & follow anchor patterns, review contractors personnel & procedures. Make out daily reports plus review and sign off upon completion.
Jan.'99 - Feb.'01 Vetco Saudi Arabia Ltd, Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
Senior Vendor Mechanical / Welding Inspector
Projects: To cover inpections on behalf of a client. Work included projects for pipelines, pressure vessels, shutdowns, refurbishments, non-metalic materials (GRE etc), pipe mill / fab shops, in service/ on going maintainence, vendor / 3rd party visits, NDT requirements plus interpretation etc.
Responsibilities: Full review of all the quality of the work & documentation for acceptance against the project specificatons. If staying take on the role of a clients employee to monitor,supervise and accept the final quality of the work produced
Nov. 98- Dec. 98 GPIC Petro- Chemical Plant, Bahrain
Senior Welding Inspector
Project: Biannual shut down of the plants 4 main areas: Utilities, Ammonia / Methanol & Urea. Answering to GPIC Maintenance Inspection Department.
Responsibilities: Co-ordinate & supervise on areas to be refurbished and inspected. Assigning and Supervising NDT Personnel to cover MPI, DP, UT & RT. Interpreting results for acceptance or recommended actions if rejected. Liaise with Operatons for permit access. Produce reports. Follow / Supervise planned maintenance programmes and corrective maintenance schedules in order to achieve start up target dates.
Sept.'97 - Nov.'98 Saudi Aramco, Southern Area Projects, Inspection Unit Abqaiq, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Projects Mechanical Inspection Engineer
Aug.'97 - Sept.'97 Castoro 5, Pipelay Barge, Arabian Gulf, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Welding Inspector (Offshore)
July'97 - Aug.'97 Monitor NDT Ltd, Unit 24, Oldends Lane Ind. Estate, Stone House, Gloucestershire, GL10 3RQ Fabrication & Welding Inspection Engineer
(Avonmouth Bridge / M5 Upgrade)
Jan.'97 - Apr.'97 Fluor Daniels (FAL), Rabigh Steam Power Plant Phase IV, Rabigh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fabrication & Welding Inspection Engineer
Mar.'96 - Dec.'96 SLP Engineering, Middlesbrough. (Computerised Assessment of Materials for Oil Related Projects). Material Allocator
June'95 - Oct.'95 Cleveland Structural Engineering Ltd., Darlington. (Computerised Assessment of Materials for Oil Related Projects).
Material Allocator
Dec.'94 - May'95 Redpath Engineering Services Ltd., Stockton
Fabrication & Welding Inspector
Aug.'94 - Dec.'94 Huwood International, Gateshead.
Fabrication & Welding Inspector (Heavy Steel Motorway Gantries)
Dec.'93 - Mar.'94 Redpath Engineering Services, Stockton
Fabrication & Welding Inspector
Mar.'93 - Dec.'93 National Inspection & Technical Testing, Co. / FAHSS / TUV. AL Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Inspection Engineer (Third Part Vendor)
Sept.'68 - Feb.'93 Various contracts throughout the UK and abroad.
During this time I also completed my 5-year apprenticeship, which covered Plating, Welding, Template Making, Boilermaking plus NC Coder.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hobbies: I am interested in team games (football, cricket and rugby). I also enjoy individual games. An avid reader of fact and fiction. Other hobbies include theatre, music and places of Historical interest.
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