IAN S. NELSON
West Palm, Florida 33437
Phone: 561-***-**** 340-***-**** (cell) & 904-***-**** (home) E-mail: *************@*****.***
Experience:
GIBRALTAR INC. SAN BENITO, TX 04-09 / 12-09
Certified Welding Inspector. AWS ( CWI )
Utilizing Structural steel codes AWS D1.1 ( New Construction )
Government contract ( Core of Engineers ) Assuring the quality of work related to the fabrication & erection processes
On various types & styles of border fences. Conduct (VT) Visual Inspections, coordinate and monitor (NDE) testing.
CH2MHILL (HKA), GAINESVILLE, FL. 01-09 - 03-09
Certified Welding Inspector . AWS (CWI);
Utilizing codes; ASME Sec. 1, 1V, V, V111, 1X, B31.1, B31.3, & AWS D1.1;
Power Plant- ( Turn Around ) Coordinate and monitor sub-contractors NDE practices. Verify Radiographic film interpretations , Weld Mapping, conduct walk downs prior to Hydro testing, Test and certify Welders, and verify torques for bolted connections.
THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY (TIC) 2007 – 2008
Certified Welding Inspector .AWS (CWI);
Utilizing codes; ASME Sec. 1, 1V, V, V111, 1X, B31.1, B31.3, & AWS D1.1;
Oil Refinery- ( New Construction ) Assure the quality of work related to Piping, Structural Steel, Concrete, Grout, Insulation, Paint and Coating Inspections. Conduct welders Certification Test, Boiler Inspections, Weld Maps, Coordinate NDE with sub-contractors, conduct walk downs prior to hydro testing & assisted with Turn Over Packages.
TOUCHTON INDUSTRIES, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 2005 – 2007
Certified Welding Inspector .AWS (CAWI);
Utilizing AWS D1.15;
Railroad industry (CSX)-Assured the quality of work related to the restoration process of side frames
and bolsters for the Association of the American Railroad. Use various Gauges: Column Go, No Go, Outer and
Inner Gib Restoration Stop Gib, Pocket Point, and Bolster Slope Repair Gauges.
VOCATIONAL COMPLEX, ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 1995 – 2005
NCCER Welding Instructor
Instructing all phases of welding, NCCER Curriculum) ;
Vocational School-Certified to teach, train and prepare trainees in all phases of welding, Cutting and its Allied
Processes: SMAW,GTAW, PAW, GMAW, FCAW,OFW, OFW,OFC, Brazing, soldering, & Blue Print Reading.
TANG HOW BROS. INC., ST. CROIX 1995 - 2005
NCCER Welding Instructor/ Supervisor;
Instructing all phases of welding, Cutting and its allied Processes, along with Blue Print Reading. Over seeing shop fabrication and Welding and erection on commercial and Industrial Buildings.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE CORP. (IMC) ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. 1994-1995
Pipe Welder; Oil Refinery- ( Maintenance )
Weld various diameters & Sch, In the 2, 5 & 6G positions; Repair Tanks ,Vessels, and Heat Exchangers
UNITED DOMINION CONSTRUCTORS, INC. ST. CROIX, VI 1991 – 1994
Pipe Welder; Oil Refinery ( New Construction )
Weld various diameters & Sch, In 2, 3, 5 & 6G positions on various diameters & sch. Pipes including a vast variety of materials: Low, Medium, High Carbon , Stainless, Chrome and Aluminum Alloys.
EDUCATION:
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 1990-1991
Certification in Welding Technology
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BERK TRADE SCHOOL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1995
Certification in Building Maintenance
API WELDING AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SEMINAR, ORLANDO, FL. 1998
Updates and training on the latest developments and training in welding Technology
THE OCEAN CORPORATION, HOUSTON, TX, 1999
Introductory Training Seminar in underwater welding and cutting
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NCCER), 1999
Certified as a Welding Instructor
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NCCER), 2002
Certified as a Master Instructor
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (NCCER), 2005
Certified as a Pipe Fitter Instructor
LINCOLN ELECTRIC WELDING COMPANY 2005
Certified in Gas Tungsten ARC Welding on pipe (TIG) (HELIARC)
PRODUCT TESTING INC., JACKSONVILLE, FL., 2006
Certified in Flux Core ARC Welding (FCAW)
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS), MIAMI, FL. 2006
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
THE INDUSTRIAL COMPANY (TIC) STEAMBOAT, COLORADO 2007
Quality Control / Quality Assurance Certificate
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Welding Society (AWS),
American Vocational Association (AVA)
Vocational & Industrial Clubs of America (VICA).
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