KEY SKILLS
• Welding Techniques (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW,GTAW)
• Oxy Fuel cutting
• Arc air gouging
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld procedures and documents
• Motivated, physically fit
• Hard working and adapts easily and quickly to new situations
• Committed to Health & Safety
• Good time keeping
• Good concentration levels
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2010 – March 2016
SPARROWS GROUP LTD – ONSHORE/WELDER
Successfully completed a 4 year apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding Engineering, (Manual Welding) discipline. Gained welder qualifications in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW and GTAW for pipe and plate work.
The main body of work which I have been involved in has been offshore cranes such as new builds to repair and maintenance, also building and welding spooling winches and hydraulic pressure unit housings all built to DNV standard. Since gaining my offshore training certificates I have worked on all types of rigs and vessels in the North Sea and Irish Sea, I’ve also done work overseas in Gibraltar and Norway.
I’ve worked for a host of different companies on a variety of different jobs during my time with Sparrows. While working offshore I have also worked closely with riggers, mechanics, hydraulic technicians and machinists and have a good understanding of what they do and how they work.
May 2009 – May 2010
ABERDEEN HYDRAULICS – APPRENTICE WELDER
I started my apprenticeship with Aberdeen Hydraulics when they were situated in Ellon, shortly after they were bought over by Sparrows Group in Aberdeen where I continued and completed my apprenticeship.
At Aberdeen Hydraulics I was given an insight into welding and fabrication and also shown how to use the machinery and tools around the workshop including lathes, pillar drills, guillotines and grinders etc.
July 2007 – October 2008
ND TESTING LIMITED – TRAINEE NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING TECHNICIAN
Duties involved carrying out Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetration Inspection, Load Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Thickness Checks and Hardness Checks, mainly for general fabrication and engineering companies, working on a host of projects for oil related companies. Initially work was carried out under direct supervision but soon able to carry out duties unsupervised. Work involved travelling to various locations throughout Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Welding:
Process: Position: Material Type: Welding Specification:
SMAW 6G C/S ASME IX, BS EN 287, AWS1.1, ISO 9606
SMAW 3G C/S ASME IX
SMAW PF&PD C/S ISO 9606
GMAW/FCAW 3G C/S AWS D1.1, BS EN 287
GMAW/FCAW 6GR C/S AWS D1.1
GMAW 3G C/S AWS D1.1, BS EN 287
GTAW 6G C/S EN ISO 9606
Oil & Gas Medical:
Offshore Oil & Gas Industry Minimum Industry Safety Training Programme
Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training (Inc HUET & EBS)
Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System Initial Deployment Training (CAEBS)
I.S.S.O.W. Level 1
Manual Handling
Abrasive Wheels
Working at Height
OPITO Approved Banksman & Slinging Operations Stage 1
Industrial Counter Balanced Forklift Truck Operations up to 3 Tonne
Overhead Gantry Crane
H2S Awareness
Shoulder Measurements
PCN Level 1 in Magnetic Particle Inspection
Banff & Buchan College
2009 – 2013
NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding Engineering (Manual Welding) Discipline.
Banff & Buchan College-
2009
Get Ready For Work – Construction Course
Deloitte Employability Skills Initiative
IOSH Working Safely
DETAILS OF FURTHER QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
INTERESTS
I enjoy cycling and walking and have recently taken a keen interest in cooking.
I also enjoy socialising with friends and going to see live music.
I have in the past taken part in various sports and played rugby for my local and district team for several years winning a number of tournaments.
