Darko Nikolovski

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Welding Engineer and Supervisor @ Kiel Macedonia
Macedonia (FYROM)
Darko Nikolovski's Location
Karpoš, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia, Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
About Darko Nikolovski

Welding engineering specialist with continuous experience in :- Steel structures, - pressure vessels- Storage tanks- Oil & Gas industry and petrochemical projects in consultant and inspection companies experienced in material selection, preparing, commenting & approving contractor’s procedures and specifications (QA/QC) of pressure vessels, tanks and boilers including ITP, WPS, PQR, Weld Map, WPQ, PMI, NDE Map, PWHT, PFHT, Hydrotest, Air Leak test, Painting, Pickling & Passivation. Great knowledge of standards EN 1090, EN 3834, EN 14731, EN 1011, API 650, ASME Ensure contractors QA/QC documentation compilation satisfies project specifications & is of sufficient detail to reflect their scope of work.Assist with / support and participate in any Quality related issues / manufacturing / inspection as required. Having deep knowledge of materials characteristics including :- carbon steels, -low alloy steels, high alloy steels, -stainless steels and non-ferrous materials and alloys.Expertise in different kinds of welding processes (SMAW, SAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW,etc), defects in welds and causes, heat treatment, mechanical testing of materials and corrosion control.

Darko Nikolovski's Current Company Details
Kiel Macedonia

Kiel Macedonia

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Welding Engineer and Supervisor
Macedonia (FYROM)
Darko Nikolovski Work Experience Details
  • Kiel Macedonia
    Welding Engineer And Supervisor
    Kiel Macedonia
    Macedonia (Fyrom)
  • Kiel Macedonia
    Welding Engineer/Supervisor
    Kiel Macedonia May 2024 - Present
    Tetovo, Polog, North Macedonia
    Act as welding Supervisor (Manual welding / Robot welding / other metal works)Implementation of DIN EN 15085-2Knowledge about DIN EN 3834-2 (Quality requirements on fusion welding)Implementation of DIN EN 9712 Level 2 (Non Destructive testing)Implementation of welding procedure qualification 151614-1 Carbon Steel Welding / 151614-12 Spot WeldingTrain welder on DIN EN 5817 “Quality Level for Imperfections”Perform and plan welder qualification tests DIN 9606-1 (butt weld / fillet weld)Assure welding quality during the production process under DIN EN 15085-2 with functional power to direct the workers.Create and maintain work and inspection instructionsResponsible for the welder certificates, (follow up the recertification).Educate and certificate new welders for shop floor.Perform Audits according ISO 9001 / IRIS and 15085-2.Performing internal audits (e.g. process monitoring).
  • Welder Company Dooel Skopje - Welding Consultants, Machines And Equipment
    Owner
    Welder Company Dooel Skopje - Welding Consultants, Machines And Equipment Sep 2021 - Present
    Skopje, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia
    Welding Process Optimization: Help clients select and optimize welding processes to improve productivity and reduce costs.Material Selection: Advise on the best materials for specific welding applications.Defect Analysis: Investigate welding defects and recommend corrective actions.Welding Standards Compliance: Ensure welding procedures and products comply with standards like ISO, AWS, or ASME.Welder Training: Provide hands-on training for welders to enhance their skills.Procedure Qualification: Develop and qualify welding procedures (WPS, PQR).Certification Preparation: Prepare welders and companies for certification audits.Weld Design Consultation: Assist in designing welds that meet structural and functional requirements.Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Analyze welded structures for stress distribution and durability.Product Development: Work with R&D teams to develop innovative welded products.Equipment Selection: Recommend welding machines and consumables based on project requirements.Automation and Robotics: Guide clients on integrating robotic welding systems into their operations.Emerging Technologies: Introduce advanced welding techniques like laser or friction stir welding.Welding Inspections: Conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) and visual inspections to ensure weld quality.Quality Control Systems: Develop and implement QA systems for welding processes.Failure Analysis: Identify causes of weld failures and propose solutions.Efficiency Audits: Analyze welding operations to reduce waste and costs.Consumables Optimization: Suggest cost-effective alternatives for welding consumables.Welding for Critical Applications: Provide expertise in welding for industries like aerospace, automotive, or oil and gas.Repair and Maintenance: Offer welding solutions for repairing equipment and infrastructure.Sustainability Consulting: Develop eco-friendly welding practices to minimize environmental impact
  • Linamar Corporation
    Process Engineer For Welding/Joining
    Linamar Corporation May 2023 - Jul 2024
    Skopje, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia
    Develop and support welding, joining and assembly processes that meet customer specifications and timing for new and existing products as well as meet customer cost targets.Oversees the trial use of tools, building production samples and prototypes, and investigates the new products for improved production, quality, decreased costs and/or health and safety reasons.Work with plant personnel and cross functional teams, to ensure flawless launch of such processes for new contracts awardedManage and follow up suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of welding and assembly equipment and tooling. Ensure all aspects of the assembly process, including the design, construction, production, assembly, trials, qualification and maintenance plans, meet specifications. As well as provide updates and status reports on the equipment to program leaders and management teams.Participates in DFM activities and discussion to improve product designs and manufacturing methods that support more robust processes and improved quality.Execution and maintain the PFMEA’sDevelop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records to document and support critical welding processes
  • Dura Automotive Systems Llc
    Process Engineer For Welding/Joining
    Dura Automotive Systems Llc Apr 2021 - May 2023
    Skopje, Skopski, North Macedonia
    Develop and support welding, joining and assembly processes that meet customer specifications and timing for new and existing products as well as meet customer cost targets.Oversees the trial use of tools, building production samples and prototypes, and investigates the new products for improved production, quality, decreased costs and/or health and safety reasons.Work with DURA plant personnel and cross functional teams, to ensure flawless launch of such processes for new contracts awardedManage and follow up suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of welding and assembly equipment and tooling. Ensure all aspects of the assembly process, including the design, construction, production, assembly, trials, qualification and maintenance plans, meet specifications. As well as provide updates and status reports on the equipment to program leaders and management teams.Participates in DFM activities and discussion to improve product designs and manufacturing methods that support more robust processes and improved quality.Execution and maintain the PFMEA’sDevelop Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records to document and support critical welding processes
  • Krater
    Welding Engineer
    Krater Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
    Skopje, Skopski, North Macedonia
  • Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia
    Research And Development Manager
    Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia Apr 2017 - Apr 2020
    Skopje, Macedonia
  • Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia
    Head Of Welding Department At Assembly Unit
    Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia Apr 2010 - Oct 2017
    Skopje, Skopski, North Macedonia
    - Coordination of welding engineers and welders- development of project welding procedures that comply with metallurgical, code and project specifications and identifying new project specific R&D requirements if required. Also responsible for maintaining the project welder qualification program.Roles & Responsibilities:• Reviewing customer drawings / specifications for material and welding requirements and develop project specific Welding Execution Plan capturing any new WPS / PQR requirement to assure the integrity of the weldment.• Supervise & run PQR as per client & code requirements and do necessary Non Destructive and Destructive testing complying to client & code requirements. • PQR documentation/WPS preparation/Client approval• Determine best joint design. • Experience with NDE (VT,UT and RT)• Identify the project Welding Consumable requirement & estimate for pipelines, piping & structural projects and consumable brand approval.• Prepare WPS register & Weld maps as required by the project.• Design Codes ASME VIII, EN 13445 EN 13480• Experience with TSG21• Optimize the welding Processes. Develop project specific welding method statements on case to case basis • Responsible for Project Welder qualification, Identify the required qualification tests, review & approving their documentation• Assesses quantity of production weld testing required and ensures their timely performance and testing• Assisting in development of automatic welding systems for Pipelines and propose new methodology if required. • Project repair rate control by identifying the main reason for repair if the repair rate is high & mitigate the underlying factors causing defects and literate concern people about the same by providing proper training.• Initiate timely corrective action and preventive actions on NCR/CAPARs/customer complaints.
  • Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia
    Welding Engineer At Production Unit
    Fakom Ad - Skopje Macedonia Mar 2008 - Apr 2010
    Primarily responsible for the development of project welding procedures that comply with metallurgical, code and project specifications and identifying new project specific R&D requirements if required. Also responsible for maintaining the project welder qualification program.Roles & Responsibilities:• Reviewing customer drawings / specifications for material and welding requirements and develop project specific Welding Execution Plan capturing any new WPS / PQR requirement to assure the integrity of the weldment.• Supervise & run PQR as per client & code requirements and do necessary Non Destructive and Destructive testing complying to client & code requirements. • PQR documentation/WPS preparation/Client approval• Determine best joint design. • Experience with NDE (VT,UT and RT)• Identify the project Welding Consumable requirement & estimate for pipelines, piping & structural projects and consumable brand approval.• Prepare WPS register & Weld maps as required by the project.• Design Codes ASME VIII, EN 13445 EN 13480• Experience with TSG21• Optimize the welding Processes. Develop project specific welding method statements on case to case basis • Responsible for Project Welder qualification, Identify the required qualification tests, review & approving their documentation• Assesses quantity of production weld testing required and ensures their timely performance and testing• Assisting in development of automatic welding systems for Pipelines and propose new methodology if required. • Project repair rate control by identifying the main reason for repair if the repair rate is high & mitigate the underlying factors causing defects and literate concern people about the same by providing proper training.• Initiate timely corrective action and preventive actions on NCR/CAPARs/customer complaints.• Lead any failure/incident investigations related to welding/metallurgical problems and provide appropriate recommendations.
  • Leibniz Universität Hannover
    Master Thesis Student
    Leibniz Universität Hannover Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
    Germany
    Experimental analysis of welding deformation
  • Makweld
    Sales For Welding Equipment And Consumables
    Makweld Apr 2006 - Nov 2006
    Skopje , Macedonia
  • Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering At Ss.Cyril And Methodius University Of Skopje
    Teaching Fellow For Stregth Of Materials 2
    Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering At Ss.Cyril And Methodius University Of Skopje Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

Darko Nikolovski Skills

Welding Metal Fabrication Materials Engineering Inspection Asme Autocad Project Engineering Quality Control Ndt Manufacturing Management Construction Piping Pressure Vessels Microsoft Excel Testing Steel Structures Ansys Microsoft Word Metallurgy Mig Welding Arc Welding En Standard Advance Steel Pipeline Construction Project Management Project Planning Microsoft Office Petrochemical Sap2000 Power Plants Tanks Maintenance And Repair Petroleum Boilers Welding Procedures Contract Management Procurement Gas Commissioning Epc Pipelines Energy Oil And Gas Negotiation Pressure Submerged Arc Welding On Site Welding Project Estimation

Frequently Asked Questions about Darko Nikolovski

What company does Darko Nikolovski work for?

Darko Nikolovski works for Kiel Macedonia

What is Darko Nikolovski's role at the current company?

Darko Nikolovski's current role is Welding Engineer and Supervisor.

What schools did Darko Nikolovski attend?

Darko Nikolovski attended Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering At Ss.cyril And Methodius University Of Skopje, Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering At Ss.cyril And Methodius University Of Skopje.

What skills is Darko Nikolovski known for?

Darko Nikolovski has skills like Welding, Metal Fabrication, Materials, Engineering, Inspection, Asme, Autocad, Project Engineering, Quality Control, Ndt, Manufacturing, Management.

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