Moncks Corner, SC *****
Phone: 843-***-****
Email: **********@******.***
Kenneth P. Karasek
Professional Summary:
AWS Certified Weld Inspector with 4 years experience in visual inspection in nuclear and coal burning facilities with a pharmaceutical and refinery background. Limited QA/QC experience in package review. Previous experience including 18 years of pipe welding. Familiar with applicable codes in the nuclear industry.
Qualifications:AWS Certified Weld Inspector, # 08110771: Certified to inspect welds to code, drawing and engineering requirementsOSHA 10 Training CertificateTWIC Card Expires 20DEC2014 Weld Certifications: Jetline, AMI, Swagelock and Magnatech Orbital machines. GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and FCAWRegistered Special Inspector for the state of South Carolina. Registration No. 153ANSI N45.2.6/NQA-1 MECHANICALANSI N45.2.6/NQA-1 SPECIAL PROCESS
Education:
Parker Hannifin Charleston, SC
Completed 135 hours of Fuel Systems Technical Training 2000
Flour Daniel Training Center Savannah, GA
Course Study and training in pipe welding; GTAW, SMAW 1991
Process for carbon and stainless steel fabrication in 2G, 5G and 6G positions
Windsor Forest High School Savannah, GA
Diploma 1985
Experience:
Shaw Areva Mox Project/Empyrean Aiken, SC
QA/QC CWI Inspector 4/2012 to 8/2012Responsible for accurate fit up and weld inspection to AWS D1.1 and D1.6Updating Codeman (inspection tracking software)Final component installation inspection to ensure correct location and elevationPipe, HVAC duct, and structural support weld inspectionsTranslating isometric and support identification drawings to perform quality inspections
Inserv / Hemlock Clarksville, TN
QA/QC CWI 2/2012 to 3/2012Responsible for accurate weld inspectionLogged welds for weld tracking system to ensure traceability and identification for RTInspection for fit up and welding per ASME B31.3, SEC 1X AWS and client specificationsInstrumental in developing quality systems for weld documentation and procedure qualifications
Kinetics (Boeing) Charleston, SC
QA/QC CWI 9/2011 to 11/2011Responsible for accurate weld inspectionLogged welds for weld tracking system to ensure traceability and identification for RTInspection for fit up and welding per ASME B31.3, SEC 1X AWS and client specificationsHydraulic Supply and Return System Inspection
Consolidated Special Inspections (Boeing) Charleston, SC
QA/QC CWI 5/2011 to 8/2011Responsible for accurate weld inspectionLogged welds for weld tracking system to ensure traceability and identification for RTInspection for fit up and welding per ASME B31.3, SEC 1X AWS and client specificationsHydraulic Supply and Return System Inspection
Allstates/Kellogg Brown & Root Goose Creek, SC
QA/QC CWI 6/2010 to 4/2011Weld Inspection, MT, PT, and PMI (Positive Material Identification) TestingLogged welds for weld tracking system to ensure traceability and identification for RTHydrostatic and Pneumatic InspectionsInspection for fit up and welding per ASME B31.3, SEC 1X AWS and client specifications
Jacobs Engineering Goose Creek, SC
QA/QC CWI 6/2008 to 6/2010Responsible for accurate weld inspection, tracing and identifying for RT, some interpretation experience Inspection for quality fit up and welding per ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3,sec IX AWS and client specifications
Employment from 1998 through 2010 as certified pipe welder through various companies
SC State Tech and Continuing Education, Charleston Navy Shipyard
Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Assisted in the design and construction of weld fixturesManufactured injectors and burners for gas turbine fuel generating systemsUsed AMI, Jetline automated and hand welding techniques
Coal Burning Power Facilities Certified to 6G unlimited wall thickness; GTAW and SMAW processes
Pulp and Paper Certified in 6G position on carbon and stainless steel pipe under API 1104 code; GTAW and SMAW process
Pharmaceutical Welded hygienic stainless pipe (.065 wall thickness) using Orbital process Created forecasts for use in production scheduling