Quality Control Welding Inspector

EDMUND OKEHIE

443-***-**** ************@*****.*** Essex, MD 21221

SUMMARY

Over fifteen (15) years of working experience as Welding Inspector, QA/QC Coordinator, QC Material Inspector, NDT Coordinator and Safety Personnel in both Onshore & Offshore Oil and Gas Projects. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. SKILLS

• Quality Management Systems

• Training and Mentoring

• Documentation Review

• Material Selection

• Quality Control Analysis

• Safety Regulation Compliance

• Quality Control Procedures

• Performance Monitoring

• Quantity Verification

• Teamwork and Collaboration

• Corrective Action Recommendations

• Quality Control

• OSHA Compliance

• Inspection and Testing Reports

• Non-Destructive Testing

EXPERIENCE

Welding Inspector, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., JANUARY 2024 – TO DATE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

• Witness/Inspection of all welding activities of NYSDOT Project Name: M. L.- Pie 142 THRU 145A (Stage 1) Hunts Point Interstate Access Improvement Project- Contract 3 Bronx County- Region 11 Greenman-Pendersen, INC NYSDOT Structures Design & Construction Division Bin 1066669 PIN X731.65 General Contractor-EL SOL/DEFOE J.V. @ High Steel Structures LLC 1915 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602.

• QAI / Witness & Inspection of Galvanized Coating Application and Final inspection and shipping of NYSTA project Name: I-90 at Milepost 292.49 under contract TAS 22-27B / D214895 / Assignment 4 and NYSTA project Name: TAS 23-22B D214931 Schepps Corner

Road Bridge over I-90 at M.P. 274.48 / D040752 for New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)

@ Valmont Coatings 1919 12th Street. Williamstown, NJ 08094

• QAI / Witness & Inspection of Metalize Coating Application and Final inspection of NYSDOT project @ Regal in Millville NJ.

QA/QC Welding Inspector, PETROCORE NIGERIA LTD, November 2021-March 2023 LAGOS, LAGOS

• Witness/Inspection WQT for Pipeline welding of OML 34 HDD (HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING) Project

• Witness all Pipeline Stringing, Fit Up, Welding and Visual Inspections of completed weld joints prior to RT. Review and sign off Pipe Strings, Fit Up, Visual inspection reports from CTR.

• Witness Hydro-test and Pipe Flushing Inspection asap ITP.

• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welders in accordance with project requirements.

• Ensure that all welding equipment’s are maintained and in good working order.

• Perform routine surveillance, inspection, monitoring, of welding consumables on site in accordance with the Projects ITP and Quality Plans.

• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports on Welder’s performance, Number of welded joints, Welder’s repair rates, Active and Non- active Welders list.

• Ensured that all equipment is properly maintained to guarantee safe working conditions.

• Verified that all welding processes are performed in accordance with the approved procedures and specifications.

• Trained personnel on proper use of tools and equipment used in welding operations.

• Identified welding defects, including porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion and penetration, undercut, slag inclusion, misalignment and warping.

• Developed inspection plans for each stage of the manufacturing process.

• Checked for compliance with engineering drawings and applicable codes.

• Maintained accurate records of inspection results according to company policies and procedures.

• Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded assemblies to ensure quality standards were met. QAQC/MECHANICAL, MATERIAL /QA/QC Welding Inspector, CANDID OIL SERVICES LTD, January 2017-October 2021

Lagos, Lagos

• Meetings with different contractors and sub- Contractors.

• Monitor all quality, safety, construction and planning as it pertains to the project and report same to company.

• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welders and NDT personnel in accordance with project requirements.

• Issuance and follow-up on Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports (NCR/CAR).

• Upon completion of the assigned projects or parts of projects, arrange for the handover and close out of construction works in an organized manner and ensure that all punch lists and exemption lists are completed. Radiographic Interpretation / Review of films and Review /sign out all NDT Reports.

• Ensure that all equipment is maintained and in good working order.

• Provided technical support regarding issues related to welding processes and materials selection during fabrication activities.

• Investigated nonconforming parts and materials and determined root cause analysis; assisted in development of corrective action plans where needed.

• Monitored activities of welding personnel to ensure that proper welding techniques were used.

• Recommended modifications when necessary to improve quality or reduce costs associated with welding operations.

• Analyzed x-ray films for indications of defects and reported results according to established criteria.

• Verified that welders had completed all required qualifications tests before beginning production operations.

• Mentored junior inspectors in proper inspection techniques; provided guidance regarding interpretation of codes, standards, specifications.

• Coordinated with project managers regarding scheduling of inspections and performance of corrective actions when needed.

• Participated in internal audits related to quality management systems; identified areas for improvement based on audit findings.

• Ensured all welders had the appropriate certifications required by code or contract documents prior to performing any welding operations.

• Evaluated materials for compatibility with welding processes being utilized on specific projects.

• Assisted in developing and implementing quality control plans for various projects involving welding processes. QAQC ENGINEER / COORDINATOR/WELDING & MATERIAL INS, NAUREX NIGERIA LTD, May 2014- December 2017 Lagos,

Lagos

• Created reports summarizing the results of all QA and QC activities for management review.

• Documented all test results according to established protocols and reported them in a timely manner.

• Provided technical support on quality system issues and implemented corrective actions.

• Performed calibration checks on equipment used in the manufacturing process.

• Check and monitor fabrication for foundation Suction Piles that include FPSO mooring piles of 16 units, Single hybrid risers of 8 units that contain (4 production unit, 3 Water Injection and 1 Gas export unit) including Subsea Pipeline Structure such ITAs (Inline Tee Assembly), FLETs (Flow Line End Termination), PLEMs (Production Line End Manifold) and SIVs (Sub-Sea Isolation Valves).

• Inspect all fitting and welding activities for the Buoyancy Tanks Unit of 4 Production Units, 3 Water Injection Units and 1Gas export Units. Carry out inspection during fabrication and welding activities of flowlines mitigations systems such as Pipe walking mitigation system. And Lateral Buckling Mitigation System.

• Issuance and follow-up on close out of Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports (NCR/CAR).

• Monitoring and Inspection of Umbilical Ancillaries such as Umbilical Subsea Arch System.

• Monitoring of Double or Quads Joint fabrication activities for Pip-In-Pin.

• Monitoring/Witness of Mechanical Testing at the approved Laboratory for compliance to Company Specification.

• Ensure that all welding operations have quality control records properly maintained and that welding isometric packs are completed and submitted by contractors.

• Witness of Pressure & Hydro Test on FLETs structures (FAT and SIT).

• Perform routine surveillance, inspection, monitoring, auditing & assurance of Contractor's site activities

(Fabrication and Welding, NDT, Coating and Painting) in accordance with the Projects and Contractors, specifications, ITP and Quality Plans.

QAQC WELDING INSPECTOR & MATERIAL INSPECTOR, HI-TECH INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD, January 2014-April 2014

Lagos, Lagos

• Conducted visual inspections and non-destructive testing of welds to ensure code compliance.

• Reported any discrepancies in workmanship or material quality to the appropriate personnel.

• Ensured that safety guidelines were followed during welding operations.

• Attended periodic meetings with customers or regulatory bodies to discuss product acceptance criteria.

• Monitored welders' performance during production welding activities.

• Meetings with different contractors and sub- Contractors.

• Monitor all quality, safety, construction and planning as it pertains to the project and report same to company.

• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welders and NDT personnel in accordance with project requirements.

• Issuance and follow-up on Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports (NCR/CAR).

• Upon completion of the assigned projects or parts of projects, arrange for the handover and close out of construction works in an organized manner and ensure that all punch lists and exemption lists are completed. Radiographic Interpretation / Review of films and Review /sign out all NDT Reports.

• Ensure that all welding equipment is maintained and in good working order.

• Visual inspection on welded joints and preparation of visual inspection report.

• Preparation Weld History Register (WHR)/ Traceability Excel Report. QAQC WELDING INSPECTOR, MOODY INTERNATIONAL LTD, March 2013-November 2013 Lagos, Lagos

• Participated in regular meetings with other departments such as Engineering, Production, Quality Control to discuss ongoing projects or issues related to product quality assurance.

• Investigated non-conformance issues related to welding operations and identified corrective actions as needed.

• Identified welding defects, including porosity, cracks, incomplete fusion and penetration, undercut, slag inclusion, misalignment and warping.

• Developed inspection plans for each stage of the manufacturing process.

• Performed visual and dimensional inspections of welded assemblies to ensure quality standards were met.

• Monitored daily production activities to ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.

• Witness/Inspect WQT for WHRU work. Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welders and NDT personnel in accordance with project requirements.

• Radiographic Interpretation/Review of films and Review/sign out all NDT Reports.

• Ensure that all welding equipment’s are maintained and in good working order.

• Visual inspection on welded joints and preparation of visual inspection report.

• Preparation of weekly report on Welder’s performance, Number of welded joints, Welder’s repair rates, Active and Non- active Welders list.

• Preparation Weld History Register (WHR)/ Traceability Excel Report. QA/QC WELDING INSPECTOR/ NDT CORDINATOR, PONTICELLI NIGERIA LTD, November 2010- December 2012 Lagos,

Lagos

• Monitored activities of welding personnel to ensure that proper welding techniques were used.

• Inspected welds for defects such as cracks, porosity, undercut, incomplete fusion, misalignment, and other irregularities using visual inspection techniques.

• Ensured all welders had the appropriate certifications required by code or contract documents prior to performing any welding operations.

• Radiographic Interpretation/Review of films and Review/sign out all NDT Reports.

• Ensures that all welding equipment is maintained and in good working order.

• Ensure that all welding and NDT operations are performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

• Monitor and maintain records of certification and qualifications for welders and NDT personnel in accordance with project requirements.

• Issuance and follow-up on Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports (NCR/CAR).

• Witness WQT, Pipe Flushing, Hydro-test and Pneumatic test Inspection asap ITP.

• Visual inspection on welded joints and preparation of visual inspection report

• Preparation of weekly report on Welder’s performance, Number of welded joints, Welder’s repair rates, Active and Non- active Welders list

• Review of Test packs for Hydro Test / Backfilling and Check PWHT graph prior signing it off. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certified Welding Inspector

Welding, America Welding Society, Florida City, FL October 2010 MECHANICAL/PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria October 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS CWI cert. No. 10100791

• Member America welding society (AWS) #600954

• ASNT Level II Certification in RFTI, MT, PT & UT

• QMS ISO 9001/2008 IRCA LEAD AUDITOR (CERT NUMBER 3167) ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

CONVERSANT WITH THE FOLLOWING CODES/STANDARD & SPECIFICATIONS:

• AWS D1.1; API 1104; ASME SECTION II, V, IX &VIII; ASME B31.3

• ISO 9000; ISO 9712; ISO 10006; ISO 9001:2008

ACQUAINTANCE ON THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

MICROSOFT WORD, & ECXEL

• Interpretation of project P&ID drawings.

• Interpretation of project piping drawings Interpretation of project radiography films.

• Interpretation of project structural drawing.

• Completions of inspection of project Inspection Test Reports.

• Inspection and signing off sub-contractor Manufacturer Records Book's.

• Carrying out audit on contractor and sub-contractor quality documents.

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