Michael G Bates
Piedmont, SC **673
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Trusted, results-oriented leader with progressive experience in all facets of Welding, Fabrication, Critical
Pipe Welding, and Structural Steel work. Skilled at integrating customer specifications and technical
requirements with sound business practices to provide the best possible services to surpass customer
expectations. Proven ability to expertly manage complex national programs in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to travel nationally or internationally
Accomplishments
-AWS CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)
- License # 16080661
Ability to interpret various welding codes, standards, specifications, procedures.
Verify conformance of production/ test welds to specific codes, standards, specifications, procedures.
Numerous welding certifications including SMAW, GTAW, FCAW and GMAW.
Produces quality welds on stainless, carbon, and aluminum.
Pipe (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G)Plate (vertical, horizontal, overhead)
Possess ability to read blue-prints to customer specifications and weld symbols.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- AWS CWI
- License # 16080661
RECENTLY HELD CERTIFICATIONS
-AWS
(SMAW, GTAW(Machine/Manual), FCAW, GMAW(Machine/Manual))
-ASME
(SMAW, GTAW(Machine/Manual), FCAW, GMAW)
Aerial Work Platforms
JLG
Genie
CPR and First Aid Certified
Experience
Westinghouse (WecTec) 12/15- 5/16
Combination Welder
New Nuclear Construction V.C. Summer Nuclear Plants Units 2&3
The job site ownership/management has transitioned to Westinghouse, operating as WecTec, to manage the
construction of the AP1000 Nuclear Reactor.
Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI)
Combination Welder 7/14-12/15
New Nuclear Construction V.C. Summer Nuclear Plants Units 2 &3
Construction of AP1000 Advanced Passive Nuclear Reactor in Jenkinsville, SC. Safety is of upmost importance
throughout the entire job site being practiced daily via activities such as JSA meetings every morning, Tuesday all
hands meetings, multiple safety groups around the site. Welding materials consist of a wide range of grades for
Stainless/Carbon steels, Chromium, and also Duplex steels to build the reactor piping systems, shield walls, and
containment areas. Use of fillet weld, V-wac, Hi-Lo, Taper, and other visual weld inspection tools and gauges to insure
proper conformance to code, and in order to minimize the amount of re-work. All welds are inspected by Certified
Weld Inspectors, including certified NDE technicians, to maintain satisfactory welds throughout the construction phase
of the nuclear plant. The nuclear plant is to be built as designed so the specifications, blueprints, and weld procedures
shall be followed exactly. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and South Carolina Energy & Gas (SCE&G)
are on the job site at all times and can perform weld surveillances at any time in order to verify the welds are being
produced within the parameters of the code, specifications, and certified procedures.
Full Time
CRS
Clarkson Industrial
Stainless and Carbon Pipe Welder 1/14-7/14
Construction of a new Michelin plant with complex piping systems. Pipe lines vary from air and water lines to steam
and 6,000 p.s.i hydraulic lines. Welds were to be made using the Tig welding process. Welds were specified to tight
tolerances. Responsible for understanding and converting schematic prints from the metric system to the standard
system of measuring. Must maintain safe work habits and environment by understanding surroundings and
regulations. Hydraulic system was to be inspected by means of 10 percent X-ray, pressure testing, and several cycles
of chemical flushing.
Full Time
B & L Mechanical
Stainless Tig Pipe Welder 10/13-1/14
Responsible for all stainless and carbon pipe system installations. Working with limited supervision I must build
product to the specifications of schematic drawings designed by engineers. All grades of stainless may be used varying
from type 304 to type 316. Weld must also meet code regulations achieved by purging of oxygen, open root welding,
and keeping pipe within required temperatures. The work environment and weld shop must remain clean. Knowledge
of all tools required to job such as calipers, power hand tools, pneumatic hand tools, safety harness, and welding
apparatus. Willingness to work weekends and overtime on an as needed basis.
Full Time
Cytec IPI
Stainless and Carbon Combo Pipe Welder 6/13-10/13
Responsible for keeping very tight tolerances when installing pipe systems of either stainless or carbon steel. Assist
millrights with installing various pumps, valves, and other industrial systems. All systems were inspected before
approval. Responsible for understanding isometrics print and installing the pipe system correctly. Must meet Cytec
scheduling deadlines to have pipe systems complete. Tolerances too .002 of an inch on some welds. Weld must be
free of and and all defects in order to meet code regulations. Working knowledge of all tools needed, weld parameters,
base and filler material applications for the various alloys.
Full Time
Gen III
Tig Welder 2/13- 6/13
Responsible for tig welding of stainless steel with tight tolerances. Product must exceed customer needs and be
finished on time in order to be shipped. Must also meet customer specifications in order to ensure equipment will not
need any re-work. Ability to finish a weld free of defects. Work with limited supervision while producing quality
welds. Maintain a clean work environment including work piece being free of excessive wear and distortion.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.
Full Time
EGZ Consultant
Tig/Stick/Mig Welder 7/10 2/13
Responsible for various types of plate and pipe welding and finishing to customer drawings and specifications.
Followed procedures in welding techniques including interpretation of mechanical drawings using weld requirement
symbols. Knowledge of wire and filler material applications for various steel alloys. Working knowledge of fixtures
and weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.), conventional and precision measuring instruments, certification, and
documentation..
Weekends-Part time
Education
Wren High School
High school diploma
USC Upstate
Part way to business management degree.
Greenville Technical College
Completed tig, stick, and tig/stick pipe welding courses including 6G positions.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Blue Print Welding Training 1 & 2
Proficient using Windows, Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook
Microsoft Windows NT/2000/7 Course
Computer Applications Training
Microsoft Office Suite Training
Professional References
Jerry Norris 864-***-**** Certified Weld Inspector
Jason Walker - 864-***-**** Former supervisor at EGZ Consulting
James Chambers- 864-***-**** Former supervisor