Michael Foster
**** ** **** ** *****, FL ***** 352-***-**** ************@*****.***
Professional Experience
Weld/Weld Operator (2006-2010)
PCI Energy Services/International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Lake Bluff, IL
Performed applicable welding processes in accordance with appropriate welding procedure specifications and within current and updated certifications.
Responsible for personal safety, manual/machine welding, correct fit-up of components, proper material handling of PCI equipment, and high regard for customer property.
Performed conventional and specialty welding, mechanical, and machining projects, followed established procedures under the supervision of higher classified personnel, managers, and/or professionals.
Performed Reactor Hear Repairs at Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania, US, Beznau Nuclear Plant, Switzerland
Performed Structural Overlays at ASCO, Spain, Vandellos, Spain, and Exelon plants
Weld Forman/Superintendent (2009-Present)
Newington, New Hampshire/Manning, SC/Sizewell Nuclear England
Assisted in overseeing the USA: AP 1000 Component Construction.
Subject matter expert and lead for appropriate welding activities being performed.
Oversaw and directed welders/weld operators’ activities in accordance with work documents through entire project work activities, including pre-job/while performing work/post job.
Coordinated the activities necessary to ensure that the customer’s schedule, expectations and deliverables were met.
Education, Training and Certifications:
Welding Technology Certificate Withlacoochee Technical College – Iverness, FL 2003
ASME B&PV Code Certifications:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Machine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Direct) (MC-GTAW)
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Plasma Arc Cutting
Video Machine Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Remote) (MC-GTAW)
Oxygen Fuel Cutting
Air Carbon Arc Cutting
PCI Specialty Welding Qualifications:
Narrow Groove Welding (NG)
Canopy Seal Welding
Structural Weld Overlay (SWOL)
Reactor Vessel Head Repair (RVHP)
ARC Machine Model 43 Head (ID Repairs
Mig, Aluminum
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers:
Heavy Rigging Certification
Scaffolding erection