I am able of directing all operations associated with weldments and other types of applied joints that are completed in accordance with the appropriate contract documents, codes, and other standards and produce a satisfactory product. My activities begin before production welding, continue through the production process and end when the production process is complete. I have the knowledgeable of safety practices as they pertain to welding, cutting, and joining processes.Capable of applying generally accepted engineering principles to the design of welded structures or structures manufactured using other related processes. This includes meeting specific service requirements as well as compliance to applicable codes or specifications.Moreover, my experience through 30 years of my career in high piping and pressure vessel allows me to possess:a practical knowledge of ferrous and nonferrous materials including: carbon steel, various types of alloy steels, stainless steels, nickel and nickel alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper and copper alloys, titanium and titanium alloys,A knowledge of the welding metallurgy for ferrous and nonferrous materials. This includes an understanding of melting, solidification, solid state transformations, thermal strains, and residual stress phenomena. A practical knowledge of how the different welding processes and pre- and post-welding heat treating processes affect the metallurgy of ferrous and nonferrous materials. The knowledge of arc welding, resistance welding, brazing, and soldering. The working knowledge of oxyfuel gas cutting, arc cutting, and high energy beam cutting. a working knowledge of solid state welding, high energy beam welding, and processes appropriate for non-metallic materials.The knowledge of quality assurance systems and be able to participate in the implementation of quality assurance programs. The knowledgeable in all aspects of quality control. The understanding of procedure and welder performance qualification, including destructive and non-destructive testing. Ability to perform a visual inspection of welds and specifying the appropriate non-destructive examination (NDE) methods for a particular weldment. The understanding of the advantages and limitations of NDE. The ability to be familiar with the qualification requirements of NDE personnel. The knowledge of manufacturing systems, including material control, production scheduling, and quality assurance.
