Quality Assurance & Pipe Welding Specialist

JOLLY FAIRCLOTH

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile and performance-driven QA/QC Inspector and Certified Pipe Welder with 15+ years of hands-on experience in industrial, nuclear, and manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in conducting inspections, interpreting blueprints, verifying weld quality, and ensuring compliance with safety and code standards (ASME, AWS, API). Adept at working in high-pressure, regulated environments with a strong track record of safety, accuracy, and technical knowledge.

CORE SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

- Welding & Fabrication: TIG, MIG, Stick, Flux Core, Brazing, Plasma Cutting

- Inspection Techniques: ASNT Level II – Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant Testing

- Codes & Standards: AWS, ASNT, ASME, API, OSHA 30

- Tools & Systems: Weld mapping, data logging, system walk-downs, NDE coordination

- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, team collaboration, time management

- Certifications:

• ASNT Level II (VT, MT, PT)

• TWIC Card Holder

• CPR, First Aid, AED Certified

• OSHA 30 Certified

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QA Inspector

FST Technical Services for Fujifilm, Holly Springs, NC — May 2025 – Present

- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with project specs and quality standards

- Perform detailed system walk-downs and document non-conformance findings

- Work closely with engineering and construction teams to resolve QA issues

Pipe Welder

Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant, Southport, NC — June 2023 – May 2025

- Performed precise pipe welding in regulated nuclear environments

- Interpreted engineering drawings and ensured adherence to safety codes

Pipe Welder – Submarine Construction

General Dynamics Electric Boat, North Kingstown, RI — Nov 2022 – June 2023

- Welded high-spec pipe systems for Navy submarines

- Adhered to military-grade fabrication and testing standards

Maintenance Welder / Industrial Mechanic

DAK Americas, Fayetteville, NC — May 2021 – Nov 2022

- Repaired and maintained critical plant piping and mechanical systems

- Supported equipment reliability and minimized downtime

Pipe Welder / Industrial Mechanic

Various Projects — 2010–2021

- Delivered quality welding and mechanical work on nuclear, commercial, and industrial job sites

- Completed multiple shutdowns, start-ups, and retrofits in high-risk environments

QA/QC Inspector & Safety Roles

Various Employers — 2012–2015

- Oversaw piping and weld inspection on large-scale power and chemical plant projects

- Coordinated NDE, hydro/pneumatic testing, and documentation per ASME/AWS standards

EDUCATION

Industrial Maintenance & Business

Southeastern Community College – Chadbourn, NC 1995

High School Diploma

Riverside High – Durham, NC 1993

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

- Reputation for consistent quality and meeting tight deadlines under strict regulatory oversight

- Familiar with digital tools: laptop, Word, email, digital camera, and documentation platforms

- Passport ready for domestic or international assignments

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