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| Year of birth |  | 1953 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| State | | TS19 8AB |
| Country | | UK |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| State | | TS19 8AB |
| Country | | UK |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality By Birth | | UK |
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Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| QA/QC Manager | | 20 |
| Auditor | | 15 |
| Welding Engineer | | 20 |
| Materials Engineer | | 10 |
| Inspection Plant | | 10 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Oil and Gas | | 30+ |
| Petrochemical - Refinery | | 14 |
| Pipelines | | 12 |
| Shipbuilding | | 5 |
Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Trade Qualification |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Trade Qualifications | welding engineering | city and guilds. u.k. | 1973 |
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Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | |
Yes - I will travel internationally
Yes - I will relocate internationally | |
Availability |
| Start Immediately? | | Available Now |
Ideal Next Job |
| IDEALLY I AM LOOKING FOR A QA/QC MANAGER POSITION OR SOMETHING SIMILAR. I AM WILLING AND HAPPY TO WORK ANYWHERE WORLDWIDE ALTHOUGH MOST OF MY EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN GAINED IN U.A.E. OR SAUDI ARABIA. I AM HAPPY WITH EITHER MARRIED OR SINGLE STATUS AND OPEN TO ALL OFFERS. I AM ALSO AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AS MY LAST CONTRACT WHICH WAS A SHORT TERM CONTRACT HAS COMPLETED AT THE END OF APRIL . |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| MINIMUM SALARY £5,000 PER MONTH PLUS FULL LIVING/ HEALTH PACKAGE. |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 40 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1969 |
| Name | | foster wheeler sofcon.saudi arabia |
| Job Title: | | Qa/Qc Manager |
| Duration | | From : 2007 To: 2008 |
Summary |
I am an experienced QA/QC Manager with over 30 years experience in the Welding Fabrication / Inspection Industry compiling welding, NDT and heat treatment procedures to various international specifications.
I was QA/QC Manager on The Emirates Tower Project in Dubai, which is one of the tallest buildings at 354 meters high. I was In charge of full inspection team, sub contractors and carried out all site inspections off and on site. Liased with Lead Consultants, construction management and architectural group.
Experienced on Power and Desalination plants, carrying out repair work on all pipelines and vessels, including gas, oil, steam and feed water. Installing turbine gas lines, testing and installation within a working plant. Installation of water lines for heat exchanges also heat exchange repairs.
Paint inspection including holiday/H.F.spark testing of rubber lined pipe spools. Witnessing and conducting hydro- testing of storage tanks, pressure vessels and pipelines. Documentation clearance, underwater surveys of pipelines & structures and co-ordinating inspection requirements. ASME Audit for U stamp, Review for reissue, ASME inspection on fabrication of pressure vessels. Fabrication inspection on storage tanks to API 650 - 620. Also auditing companies for ISO Certification and assisting by carrying out preliminary audits, writing manuals and procedures for company certification including civil works, concrete testing, co-ordinating quality of numerous Sub Contractors, steelworks, fabrication and erection.
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Work Experience |
Career Details
F.W.SOFCON/SUBCONTRACTED TO ARAMCO PMT
Position…….Senior Mechanical Superintendant.
Dates……….From October 2007 to April 2008
This was a short term contract for The Manifa causeway project, which is an oil gathering facility in the North of Saudi Arabia. The project value is in excess of $1.5 billion. My role was to review contract documentation, procedures etc.
MOODY INTERNATIONAL Ruwais Refinery
Position Inspection Team leader-Mechanical. for Project Management Consultant.
Dates FROM FEBUARY 2005 TO September 2007
DUTIES: As team leader on this project my role was divided between two projects, one of which was a large oil storage facility which carried a vaue of approx $100million and the other was an expansion project to the existing facility in Ruwais which was valued at $500 million. My role was to check all mechanical equipment, tank and piping systems on behalf of client on an expansion project to the refinery. Work includes expediting materials and packages at source and releasing to site, hydro testing, punch listing and review of test packs for compliance, also involved in mechanical walk downs for plant handover, lead inspection duties, coordinating inspections on Civils, E&I, Mechanical, Piping, and Painting. Review Contractor's QA/QC plans and procedures to verify if they comply with contractual obligations. - Advise the QA/QC Manager regarding the need for audits on the Contractor and their Suppliers. - Review and approve Contractor's QA/QC Documentation/Dossiers for a structured handover to commissioning team. - Receive and review Contractor field performance reports and initiate/monitor corrective action/resolution progress - Review Inspectors deliverables, analyse and resolve issues and problems emerging during the quality control activity. - Lead regular Quality reviews with Contractor to review quality, quality improvement efforts, quality issues/failures, NCR trends etc
CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Position OIL STORAGE TANK INSPECTOR
Dates FROM OCTOBER 2003 TO DECEMBER 2004 (end of contract)
DUTIES: This was a repair and maintenance project with the main responsibility being to the area Engineer for the repair and inspection of a tank farm of 13 oil storage tanks, To API 650/API 653 includes all aspects of inspection co coordinating NDT, testing welders, vacuum box testing, survey inspections of tank roofs and floors including cunifer fire piping systems,
K Home Engineering Ltd. For Dubai Aluminium Expansion Project
Position: QA / QC Engineer for client
Dates: 1st July 2002 to Sept 2003 (End of project)
DUTIES: This was a huge expansion project which was to increase turnover by at least 60%. This project was expected to take at least 3 years, however we completed our company completed in just over 1 year. The value of this project was approx $3 billion. My role was to Review Procedures, Specifications and Instructions for all the mechanical parts of the Project co-ordinating with various subcontractors, Checking welder qualifications, visiting and approving Sub Contractors suitable to perform the work required. Checking and approving Inspection and Test Plans, also visiting sub contractors for Inspection Hold Points and Expediting Inspection.
Responsible to the Senior Mechanical Engineer and Resident Engineer
MOODY INTERNATIONAL. FOR SNAMPROGETTI / AQUATER / LASMO OIL
Position: CLIENT’S INSPECTOR
Dates: From Jan 2002 to June 2002 (End of contract)
DUTIES My responsibility on this contract was to supervise construction and testing of 39 pressure vessels thick and thin wall + four columns 23 metres long for a total of 43 vessels in Taxila PAKISTAN, vessels required for BHIT site for Lasmo Oil company .This project was completed well within the time scale allocated and carried an estimated value of $150million.
MOODY INTERNATIONAL Abu Dhabi
Position 3rd PARTY INSPECTION FOR ADNOC
Dates From May 2000 to JAN 2001(End of contract)
DUTIES: This was the second part of an original project which would increase the facility by 80%. I was responsible to ADNOC P.M.T. To inspect and witness all aspects of mechanical equipment, pumps, compressors, exchanges and boilers. Supervise all welding, testing and rotational equipment on oil and gas development project . Estimated value of this project was $2.5million.
NASA MULTIPLEX LLC
Position: QA/QC Manager. Emirates Tower Project. Dubai, UAE
Dates: November 1997 to January 2000 (End of project)
Duties: I was responsible to The Project Manager for all aspects of QA/QC for Emirates Tower Project, (Office Tower). At the time this was the tallest building in the U.A.E. standing at 354 meters high. This was a huge multi billion dollar contract. We started the office construction 2 month behind the hotel section which was worked on by another company. However we completed our office construction a full 2 month ahead of the hotel. This was due to the excellent workforce I had and the construction procedures which I implemented. I had a total staff of 20 including 5 Q/C Civil Inspectors, electrical, mechanical and welding inspectors during the building works and finishing works.
I co-ordinated all QA/QC activities with the major Sub Contractors and carried out all on and off site inspections. Carried out Co-ordination with Lead Consultants, Construction management + the architect Noor group.
Gammos Fabrication.
Position: QA/QC Manager
Dates: 1st April 1997 to November 1997(End of contract)
Duties: This was an ASME fabrication workshop. I was responsible to Vice President. Formulating Manual and Procedures for ISO 9001, Coordinating NDT subcontractors, Directing QA/QC department of six persons on work performed for Gas skids, Pressure vessels & associated piping, structural work, Storage tanks, Main codes used ASME, AWS D1.1, API RP 2A, ANSI. Performed ASME audit for re-certification of U, PP and B stamps.
K Home Engineering Ltd.(For Dubai Aluminium Expansion Project)
Position: QA / QC Engineer for client
Dates: 1st July 1995 to March 1997 (End of contract)
Duties: This was a massive expansion project worth $3billion, which increased production of Alluminium by 80%. My main duties included reviewing Procedures, Specifications and Instructions for all the mechanical parts of the Project. Checking welder qualifications, visiting and approving Sub Contractors suitable to perform the work required. Checking and approving Inspection and Test Plans, also visiting sub contractors for Inspection Hold Points and Expediting Inspection.
FBM Hudson (Fochi Group), Jebal Ali Workshop
Position: QA / QC Manager
Dates: 2nd Nov 1991 to June 1995 (End of contract)
Duties: This project was a new venture for the Fochi Group. This was the first fabrication yard outside of Italy for them and at a value in excess of $60million. I wrote, developed and implemented the ASME manual and procedures. I then had ASME installed within 6 month of opening the facility. I tested and certified all welders. I collated all documentation related to API 650 storage tanks, ASME pressure vessels, heat exchangers, columns & piping. Audited QC systems, co-ordinating NDT sub contractors - heat treatment / radiography. Conducting hydrotests and material inspection. Codes used - API 650 AWS D 1.1,ASME IX, ANSI B 31.1 & B 31.3, ASME VIII D V I + other ASME standards.Worked on contracts for FWEL/ADCO, WESCON, DUGAS, piping, pre assembled units, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and columns. Also worked in Kuwait for FOCHI/KIMEC on repairs to gathering centres in KOC oilfield after war with Iraq.
Moody International, Qatar
Position: QC Supervisor
Dates: 1st Oct 1990 to 26th Sept 1991(End of contract)
Duties: Working for and on behalf of Fochi S.T.A. at The Umm-Saied area in Qatar. This was a new NGL plant in the final stages of commissioning when I joined the project. I was Involved in document clearance, punch lists, final acceptance of pipelines and piping systems. Final documentation package’s clearance on QGPC North Field Development Project NGL Plant. The cost of this project would have been in excess of $150million.
Ocean Sciences. Dubai
Position: Inspection Co-ordinator / Data Recorder
Dates: April 1990 to Sept 1995 ( End of contract)
Duties: Recording data and inspection surveys of subsea pipelines and structures. Using R.O.V. (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and divers. Also using Mesotech sonar for locating debris during a debris clearance survey for McDermott International and Dubai Petroleum Company (D.P.C.) And I.O.O.C (Iranian Offshore Oil Company).
E.T.P.M. Sharjah
Position: Senior Welding Inspector
Dates: 20th Mar 1989 to 20th April 1990 (End of Contract)
Duties: Working for and on behalf of ETPM Sharjah. Supervision of inspection team and NDT subcontractors, working on building two platforms and two decks including installation of equipment and piping on the decks Involved with: RT. PWHT, NDT Reports, review working to A.W.S., ASME, ANSI, DNV codes and client’s Specification (Chevron).
Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Group Co Ltd
Position: Inspection / Documentation Engineer
Dates: Nov 1988 to Mar 1989 (End of project)
Duties: Conducting welding inspection on critical components within two nuclear power stations. Supervising welding, heat treatment and NDT crews on installation of new components. Also supervising welding and inspection crews on various repair works using British standards.
Responsible to QA Manager for inspection of completed units, and documentation collection and clearance for third party inspection
P.D.M. (Saudi Arabia)
Position: QA / QC Manager
Dates: May 1985 to Oct 1988 ( End of contract)
Duties: Responsible to Managing Director. Work included review of contract specifications, standards and drawings, formulation of Inspection Reports and Procedures. Supervision of in-house Dimensional Control team, As well as sub contractors NDT personnel. Formulation of documentation packages, vendor and site inspections, audits for ASME certified fabrication shop, calibration of equipment, welding procedures and qualification, checking materials to ASME Specifications. Completed and passed ASME Audit for Stamp re-certification.
Kuk Dong Construction Co Ltd.
Client: US Army Corps of Engineers (Saudi Arabia)
Position: QA / QC Inspector
Dates: Nov 1982 to April 1985 (end of project)
Duties: Supervising and inspecting welding to ASME IX Standards. Qualification of welders, checking and receiving materials, in accordance with relevant specifications, conducting dimensional control work on pipe work and vessels. Compiling reports prior to submittal to client.
Chicago Bridge. (through Indescon)
Position: Welding Inspector
Dates: Nov 1981 to Nov 1982 (End of project)
Duties: Reporting directly to QA / QC Manager, conducted weldment inspection in accordance with A.P.I - R.P.2.X, A.P.I.1104 and A.P.I.650. Responsible for co-ordinating welding, heat treatment and radiographic crews on the fabrication of crude oil storage tanks, related pipelines and offshore jackets.
Highland Fabricators, Isle of Lewis
Position: Welding Inspector
Dates: Aug 1980 to Nov 1981
Duties: Responsible to Senior QA / QC Engineer, conducting welder’s qualification tests, inspection of materials, welding consumables, joint fit-up and dimensionals prior to welding. Supervision and inspection of welding, co-ordinating welders, and heat treatment crews on fabrication of major offshore jackets and modules prior to launching. Work also included radiographic interpretation and compiling daily and weekly “Job Status” reports.
DE Groot Construction BV (Netherlands)
Position: Coded Welder ASME IX CS SS CUN, Welding Foreman
Dates: Sep 1978 to Aug 1980
Duties: Welding of CS SS Cunifer pipelines, offshore, in-house retraining of welders prior to welder’s qualification test. Supervision and co-ordinating of welding crews on fabrication of offshore jackets. Conducting and supervising in-house NDT procedures. Also responsible for conducting dimensional control checks, interpretation of isometric drawings.
Whaley Welding Co.
Position: Coded Welder ASME IX Lloyds Class 1
Dates: Nov 1976 to Sep 1978
Duties: Shop and site fabrication of pipework for the petrochemical industry. Taking dimensional checks prior to and after welding. Interpretation of shop isometrics.
Smiths Dock Co Ltd.
Position: Apprentice Welder / Welder
Dates: Sep 1969 to Nov 1976
Duties: Apprenticeship. All positional work on fillet/butt welds. Non-critical and critical work. Co2 welding (shell butts) critical. Manual deep penetration welds. Low hydrogen electrodes on critical work.
Qualifications
City & Guilds Welding Engineering Parts 1 -3
C.S.W.I.P. Welding Inspector 3.1, 15 years.
Paint Inspection
A.S.N.T. L.V.II Radiographic Interpreter
A.S.N.T. L.V.II Dye Penetrant Inspection
A.S.N.T. L.V.II Magnetic Particle Inspection
Technical Drawing Cert.
NBBI ASME U Stamp Audit Review twice
P.E. Batalas Course for Lead Assessor, Nov 1992 - passed
Member of A.W.S.
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