Engineer Welding

Professional Statement

A Senior Welding Engineer with over 12 years’ experience delivering EPC&I projects. Have the ability to demonstrate my technical understanding of engineering materials & welding engineering standard practices and communicate effectively with others on technical issues. Possesses the capacity to understand complex engineering problems and help identify practical and technically sound solutions

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

2017 Project HSE Champion Award in Egina UFR Project

Elected in October, 2015 as a member of the prestigious Engineering Council, United Kingdom as an ‘Incorporated Engineer’ (welding).

EDUCATION

2014-2016 Cranfield University Bedford, United Kingdom: Welding Engineering MSc.

2001-2006 Rivers State University of Science and Technology: Mechanical Engineering B-Tech.

1993-1999 County Grammar School Ikwerre/Etche West African Examination Council O-Level

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAININGS ATTENDED

Feb. 2018 H2S Awareness & Escape (Level 2)

Oct. 2015 IEng (Incorporated Engineer), Engineering Council United Kingdom.

Aug. 2013

Nov. 2012

Jan. 2012

IIW IWE National Diploma from Nigeria Institute of Welding.

NACE CIP Level II (National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Coating inspection Personnel)

HUET and SAS Training certificate.

Oct. 2011

IIW IWIP-C ( International Welding Inspection Personnel Comprehensive Level)

Dec. 2010

AWS CWI (American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector)

CAREER HISTORY

Senior Welding Engineer,

China State Construction LLC

Project: Qushawira Field Development Project

Contractor: Petrofac Emirates

Client: ADNOC Onshore

Nov 2018 – Present

Subject matter specialist for all Welding/Material Engineering activities during the fabrication of over 320KM of pipeline Welds, Well Head & IVC Piping works RDS shut down operations. Some job functions include the following:

Review of contract requirements, reference standards and my organization’s ability to meet these requirements.

Performed Technical review for parent metal and weld joint properties, quality acceptance, Joint accessibility etc.

Performed assessment audit on subcontractors/vendors to ascertain their capability to provide welding related services, NDT services and Mechanical Test services etc.

Supervised welder’s qualification test and maintained welders’ records throughout the project.

Prepared WPS Qualification plan for Qushawira project

Monitored welding equipment calibration and maintenance records to ensure suitability for use in the project.

Prepared and qualified code compliant WPS as per ISO 13847, ASME IX, ASME B31.3, Shell DEP’s and ADNOC Amendments.

Involved in production planning with regards to welding requirements, production testing, post weld heat treatment requirements, consumable storage etc.

Prepared Work instructions and quality procedures relating to welding.

Monitored inspection and testing, material storage and handling, traceability and welding consumable costing etc

Interfaced with design engineers, manufacturers and fabrication contractors to ensure best practice and client specifications are applied to all stages of the Project.

Developed mechanical/NDT test requirements based on ADNOC’S Amendments and referenced Petrofac’s Specification.

Prepared and managed the budget for Welders Qualification and procedure qualification

Provided cost calculations for welding consumables for the entire project.

Managed a team of over 20 persons including inspectors, NDT technicians and welding engineers

Raised Technical deviation request where applicable and conduct engineering assessment on these issues.

Stringent implementation of quality control standards and safe practices in the project.

Timely close out of non-conformities relating to welding and raised deviation requests were necessary

Monitored welder’s repair rate and Weld repair rates for the projects and provided technical training for welders’.

Welding Engineer,

Al Asab Est. General Transport and Contracting, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Project: EPC for TIE IN Works at South East Package A

Client: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations Ltd (ADCO)

January 2016 – October 2018

Subject matter specialist for all Welding Engineering and Inspection activities during the fabrication of piping components for tie-in of 120 Well Heads and RDS shut down operations. Some job functions include the following:

Review of contract requirements, reference standards and my organization’s ability to meet these requirements.

Monitored welding equipment calibration and maintenance records to ensure suitability for use in the project.

Prepared and managed the budget for Welders Qualification and procedure qualification

Provided cost calculations for welding consumables for the entire project.

Managed a team of over 16 persons including inspectors, NDT technicians and welding engineers

Provided technical support (welding and related metallurgical support) during all phases of engineering projects, including the development, qualification /review of welding procedures and inspection specifications,

Carried out Technical review for parent metal and weld joint properties, quality acceptance, Joint accessibility etc

Prepared and kept updates of WPS matrix, Welders Log and quality procedures.

Monitored production weld repair rates and gave weekly

Prepared Work instructions and quality procedures relating to welding.

Monitored inspection and testing, material storage and handling, traceability and welding consumable costing etc

Interfaced with design engineers, manufacturers and fabrication contractors to ensure best practice and client specifications are applied to all stages of the South-East Tie-in project.

Prepared QA/QC procedures for the project and implement Client’s comments on QA/QC Documents

Interfaced with design engineers, manufacturers and fabrication contractors to ensure best practice and client specifications are applied to all stages of the South-East Tie-in project.

Performed subcontractor’s Assessment Audit as per Project Audit Plan including NDT subcontractor

Developed mechanical test requirements based on client’s specifications and referenced documents.

Responsible for qualification of welders and keep updated records of welder’s status,

Review of material certificates, MTO’s and Engineering drawings

Witnessing of mechanical tests and determination of acceptance criteria based on applicable client’s specification and referenced standards,

Welding QC Supervisor/Deputy Quality Control Manager, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited

Project: Egina UFR

Client: Total Exploration and Production Company

March 2014 – January 2016

Responsible for all welding /quality control activities during the fabrication of LBL Arrays (134 qty), OLT Piles (9 qty) in sub-contractor’s facility. My functions were discharged with high efficiency and professionalism which includes;

Interfaced with other disciplines such as Engineering, document control, fabrication etc. in order to effectively communicate within the team and resolve issues arising during the project.

Timely review and approval of Sub-Contractor’s procedures

Management of all site non-conformities and facilitated the timely closeout of non-conformities identified, also highlighted proactive steps needed to avoid potential non-conformities,

Witnessed all mechanical tests and interpreted relevant sections of Client specifications correctly.

Responsible for the approval qualification of welders and welding procedures in line with company specification/ international codes and the successes recorded during these tests,

Assessed the adequacy of competences for personnel’s to be appointed in the QA/QC department,

Responsible for the timely identification of welders with defect rate above 3% and carried out recurring defect analysis and training of welders during requalification test,

Review of material certificates for plates, HEB, Pipes, Round bars, Welding consumables and pre-fabricated structure

Management of Technical Queries, Concession Requests & Deviation Request related to various disciplines, RFIs register and review of manufacturer’s final data book.

Participate in assessment Audits of vendors and sub-contractors in line with project requirements,

QA/QC Welding/ Coating Coordinator, Owel-Linkso Nigeria Limited

Project: Lagos/Escravos Gas Pipeline (36’’ X 320km)

Client: Nigeria National Petroleum Company

March 2013- March 2014

Supervised Welding/ Coating Inspection activities in accordance with approved inspection and test plan in the 36’’ X 320km Lagos/Escravos Gas Pipeline project, main activities includes:

Checked and monitored all welding / coating related works and ensure all final products are in accordance with company procedure, client requirement and international codes.

Assigned key resources to various location within the project according to RFI’s received,

Monitored the qualification of welder’s / welding operators, qualification of welding procedures and ensured successful completion of test and kept accurate records,

Witnessed the qualification of blasting and painting operators,

Carried out general inspection duties for surface preparation and coating and performed final inspection prior to handover to client

Raised non conformities where necessary and review of quality records,

QA/QC Welding/ Coating Inspector, Zakhem/ Baywood Joint Venture Limited

Project: OML 58 upgrade, O.U.R Gas Pipeline (42’’ X 45km)

Client: Total Exploration and Production Company

December 2011 – March 2013

Carried out Welding/ Coating Inspection activities in accordance with approved inspection and test plan in the pipeline OML 58 upgrade project, main activities include:

Performed Inspection and Test in accordance with project approved ITP

Witnessing welder’s / procedure qualification test,

Verification of surface cleanliness, measurement of surface profile /dry film thickness,

Visual inspection of fit-up/completed welds, signing off reports/ test pack,

Performed adhesion test on coated surface,

QA/QC Welding Inspector, Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited

Project: Usan UFR Project/ Akpo Project

Client: Total Exploration and Production Company

March 2009 –December 2011

Carried out Welding Inspection activities during the fabrication of FLETs, ILTs, SHR Piles, Buoy piles, FPSO anchor piles and SPM Buoy in accordance with approved inspection and test plan,

main activities include monitoring of preheat and inter-pass temperature,

Witnessing welder’s / procedure qualification test,

Visual inspection of fit-up/completed welds, signing off reports/ test pack,

Raising non- conformities where necessary and review of quality records,

Overseeing SIT/ FAT tests for the Manifolds, FLET’s, ITA’s and their respective Mud Mats for conformity to specifications prior to load out.

Monitored offshore welding of subsea spools (pipe in pipe).

Responsible for Follow-up of all Welding Tasks issues for USAN Installation Campaign.

6GR Welder/ Welding Foreman, Pamel Nigeria Limited

Project: BOB Brass, Jacket Repair

Client: Nigerian Agip Oil Company

July 2007 – September 2008

Carried out Welding repairs and fabrication on an offshore Jacket for Nigerian Agip Oil Company, as a result of my high productivity and dedication to the discharge of my duties I was promoted to a foreman, My duties includes;

• Successfully carried out welder qualification test in 6GR position,

• Carried out welding procedure qualifications and performed welding repairs in accordance with a qualified WPS,

• Carried out welding procedure qualifications,

• Monitored and controlled the welding activities on the barge, welding of sections of the Jacket. Etc.

SKILLS

Excellent team spirit; good ability to adapt to multicultural environments, gained through my work experience in an international Organization; good communication skills gained through my experience of writing reports and oral presentations; effective time management

Computer skills: Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD, Smart Draw and basic programing ability etc.

PPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

American Welding society (membership number: 623642), National Association of Corrosion Engineer, Nigerian Institute of Welding, The Welding Institute United Kingdom (Membership number: 687401)

Professional registration with engineering council UK as a incorporated engineer.

REFERENCES

Engr. Anthony Okolie, Corrosion Engineer, ADNOC Onshore, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Mobile: +971*********, email: *******.********@*****.***

Engr. Chukwuma Onwuchekwa, Subsurface studies Lead, Shell Petroleum Development Company.

Mobile: +234**********, email: **********@*******.***.

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