Michael Fleming

** ******* *****, **********, ****** Durham, DL16 7GB, United Kingdom

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A highly skilled, focused and professional Plater, Fabricator and Welder with a wealth of experience gained across various industries including road and rail bridges and frameworks, marine, oil and gas both onshore and offshore through to general engineering, construction and retail

In possession of excellent attention to detail, applying precision in all undertakings to ensure schedules are achieved whilst maintaining zero waste and maximised efficiency

A skilled communicator with effective perception, judgement and listening ability to ensure understanding at all levels

Key Skills & Technical Ability

Highly skilled and widely practiced in all types of plating, tool making, fabrication, milling & turning, lathes, grinding, drilling and production through to sheet metal work and welding

MIG,M AG, MMA, SUBARC and TIG Welding

Experienced in light, medium and heavy fabrication, structural steel and aluminium production plus solid wire, flux core, stainless, metal core and aluminium

Possesses Fork Lift Licence (counter balance), crane and slinging certifications (UK)

Recognised as a key team member and supervisor as well as utilising ability to work autonomously as and when required with consistent adherence to all health and safety regulations

IPAF certified in 3a 3b (OP/1012093)

CCNSG safety passport (T152071)

Career Summary

Heerema (Hartlepool) June 2015 - July 2015

Plater

Construction of oil rigs, jacket platforms and bridges for the oil and gas and marine industry

Projects include Cygnus oil field

Client GDF SUEZ

Working alongside Cordell group pipefitting and on flow systems

Working in confined spaces and at height on scaffolding, MEWP and Cherry pickers

Working on tanks, structural steel and pipe work

Newbridge Engineering (UK) December 2014 -June 2015

Plater

Undertook temporary role following relocation within the UK, worked on structural steel constructions for road and rail bridges

Delivered full plating, fabrication and welding duties across various time sensitive projects, successfully completed ahead of schedule and with 100% accuracy

Achieved in-house qualification in welding (code 287)

Heerema (Hartlepool) March 2014 - November 2014

Plater

Construction of oil rigs, jacket platforms and bridges for the oil and gas and marine industry

Projects include Cygnus oil field

Client GDF SUEZ

Working alongside Cordell group pipefitting and on flow systems

Working in confined spaces and at height on scaffolding, MEWP and Cherry pickers

Working on tanks, structural steel and pipe work

Marine Fabricators April 2012 - March 2014

Plater

Appointed to deliver against schedule all plating and fabrication of medium to heavy constructions for use within the marine industry for cable laying and cargo vessels

Initially employed on a month trial, successfully completed and enjoyed a progressive journey into all aspects of marine and continued knowledge of oil and gas industries

Instrumental with the successful completion of 87ft tower for use in Norway

Currently completed work 3-months ahead of schedule through applying effective and efficient handling of all plating, fabrication, drilling and scribing to drawing plans with 100% accuracy and compliance

Full instillation on ships in Norway, Holland and South Korea

Manufacture of all aspects of cable laying ships including Feeders, caracals, chutes and hoppers

Allerton Steel (UK) May 2010 – April 2012

Plater

Provided full plating and fabrication services to the construction, oil and gas industries including medium to heavy construction of structural steel using cranes and various structures

Key member of the team producing living accommodation structures for use on oil rigs

Large percentage of work included rail and road bridges, both public and private including farm cattle bridges and railway foot bridges

Successfully reduced the allocation of late work fines to zero through applying effective working methods to enable project completion ahead of schedule consistently

Manufacture of subsea structures

Newbridge Engineering (UK) February 2010 – May 2010

Plater

Undertook temporary role following relocation within the UK, worked on structural steel constructions for road and rail bridges

Delivered full plating, fabrication and welding duties across various time sensitive projects, successfully completed ahead of schedule and with 100% accuracy

Achieved in-house qualification in welding (code 287)

AB Turnkey (UK) August 2009 – February 2010

Fabricator

Appointed to fabricate sheet metal for rail, retail and construction industry requirements using stainless steel and aluminium

Enhanced skills in welding including MIG and TIG with achievement of all timescales and accuracy

Completed all workload ahead of schedule prior to relocation within the UK through supervising multi-disciplined teams and monitoring work schedules

Allerton Steel (UK) February 2009 – August 2009

Plater

First appointment with Allerton Steel, re-employed from 2010-2012 following returning from short-term relocation within the UK

Role similar to detailed above involving the successful completion of constructions for the offshore oil and gas industry

MF Engineering (UK) August 2008 – February 2009

Fabricator

Worked on projects for the motor industry including sheet metal work and light fabrication

Utilised bench, hand and tool work including MIG and TIG Welding

Previous Roles

Temporary Assignments and Permanent Roles 2001 – 2009

Plater / Welder / Fabricator

Worked for various organisations including North View Engineering, Evenwood Engineering, Corus Trailers, Transmission and Lighting, DDS Fabrications and Philadelphia Structures

Successfully managed teams of platers, welders and fabricators for DDS Fabrications

Apprenticeship

A-Tech Fabrications (UK 1991 – 2001

Apprentice / Plater / Welder / Fabricator

Served full apprenticeship gaining City and Guilds Accreditation as Fabricator and Welding Engineer

Successfully experienced in all levels of fabrication and welding including mechanical production, use of drills, tool making, planing, milling and turning, use of lathes, grinders and cutting through to effective use of machine tool systems, assembly and disassembly

Awarded with Apprentice of the Year in 1996 and appointed as a key member of the team following apprenticeship completion

All aspects of sheet metal work

Fabrication of chutes, hoppers, battery beds, stilages, trailers and light to medium fabrication

Education, Qualifications and Training

City and Guilds 201, 228, 229

Welding ENBS287

RITTB Fork Lift Licence 108200701 (Counter Balance)

Certifications Manual Handling, Grinding, Health and Safety, Supervisor Management, Overhead Crane and Slinging

Cherry picker IPAF 3B (OP/1012093)

MEWP/NANO IPAF 3A (OP/1012093)

CCNSG Safety passport T152071

Additional Information

Hobbies / Interests: A quality work/life balance to spend time with family and friends

References: Graeme Clark 079******** acs8ma@r.postjobfree.com

John Manners 013******** A-Tech fabrications ltd

Scott Webb 077******** Fircroft recruitment (Heerema)

Paul Robinson 019******** 077******** Allerton Steel

Richard Little 019******** Philadelphia structures

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