• Over 23 years of working experience worldwide in welding and QA/QC, fabrication and certification documentation. Knowledge and experience gained in oil and gas pipelines and plants, in welding laboratories and technical departments, shops and site, onshore, offshore and subsea, manufacturing of equipment for petrochemical and food industries.
• Resourceful in solving problems and maximizing resources, with a keen attention to detail and quality. Skilled working with people with diverse backgrounds, in offices and site, proven by leading teams of different nationalities in Romania, Nigeria, Russia and Kazakhstan.
• Very good knowledge of major Welding & NDT, piping & structural, related international standards and codes as ASME, ASTM, ANSI, AWS, DNV, API, EEMUA, NORSOK, EN & ISO.
• Extensive working experience with a wide range of materials including C/Mn steels, LTCS, SS, DSS and SDSS, nickel alloys and titanium, and with most common welding processes (manual, semi-/automatic, mechanized): SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, SAW and PAW.
• Proficient in the use of computers, sound knowledge of computer programs including MS Office, and several planning, document control and Integrated Production System software, skilled in databases and latest operating systems.
Reported to QA Manager, drafted and implemented of manufacturing and inspection procedures, of technical documentation, and carrying out full duty for welding activity for diverse equipment for food industry , projects varying from $50K to $500K. • Advised technically and commercially regarding welding machines and materials, and obtained the best price -quality ratio, • Collaborated with representatives of welding equipment and materials distributors, such as Lincoln Electric, Miller, ESAB and AGA Gas, • Provided technical assistance at installation and in working for welding equipment from Lincoln Electric; • Other duties referring to Quality Assurance and Quality Control.