Ellis Graham

Working as a welding supervisor on an 800mm diameter cross country pipeline.

• Obtained my SSSTS certification.
• Ensure pipeline welding teams are prepared to go to designated welding areas.
• Routine checks on welders and parameter monitoring, visual checks before the weld inspector.
• Working with our RWC and updating the weld log.
• Checking the pipe fit ups are satisfactory and within tolerance.
• Keeping the consumables booking out system up to date.
• Delivering weekly toolbox talks and safety alerts.
• Ensuring all welding teams are working safely.
• Maintaining adequate stocks of welding consumables and PPE.
• Collaborating with other companies working in the same area.
• Attending weekly look ahead programme meetings to plan movements of welding teams.

Worked as a coded TIG and MIG welder on two 800mm diameter cross country pipelines.

• Welded 800mm diameter spigotted pipe joints, tig root and flux core fill.
• Welded 800mm diameter full penetration pipe butts using flux core.
• Followed strict welding procedure specification (wps).
• Maintained high standards throughout.
• Worked with pipefitters and lifting teams to ensure i was happy with the fit up.
• Operated power tools.
• Performed visual inspections of completed welds before NDT examination.
• Maintained accurate records and traceability of all the welds i completed.
• Worked safely within confined excavations and trenches.
• Followed permit-to-work systems, RAMS and toolbox talks to. ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Worked as a multi coded welder on Nuclear, oil and gas projects.

• Held multiple welding codes in MIG, TIG and MMA on a range of different steels and thicknesses.
• Consistently acheived a high first-time weld acceptance rate.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and weld maps.
• Prepared materials by cutting, grinding and bevelling prior to welding.
• Carried out root, fill and cap welds to a high standard.
• Worked to tight tolerances and specifications.
• Performed visual inspection of completed welds.
• Used overhead cranes and MEWPs.
• Worked with a variety of power tools and machinery.
• Ensured compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.

Worked as a MIG and stick (MMA) welder on structural steel, gates and railings.

• Fabricated and welded structural steelwork, gates and railings to engineering drawings.
• Carried out MIG and MMA welding on mild steel to a high standard.
• Measured, marked out, cut and prepared steel for fabrications.
• Fitted structural steel components, gates and railings.
• Operated grinders, saws, drills and welding equipment.
• Maintained a safe, clean and organised work environment.
• Adheard to health and safety procedures in the workshop and on site.

Worked as a welding apprentice before becoming a fully qualified coded welder.

• Achieved a level 3 NVQ in fabrication and welding.
• Fabricated and welded components for nuclear, oil and gas and heavy engineering projects.
• Worked from technical drawings and approved welding procedures (WPSs).
• Produced high quality MIG,TIG and MMA welds on various carbon and stainless steel projects.
• Used a range of power tools, machinery and overhead cranes.
• Worked effectively as part of a team to deliver projects safely and to schedule.
• Always ensured the safety of myself and others around me.