Hinkley Point C, Hinkley Point, Bridgewater, Somerset
09.2025 - Current
Promoted from supervisor to superintendent after enhancing units on HPC.
Streamlined workflows to increase operational efficiency across work front.
Facilitated equipment maintenance schedules to ensure optimal functionality.
Achieved production targets through strategic task delegation.
Resolved team conflicts, fostering a harmonious work environment.
Assisted in recruitment by selecting skilled welders for the team.
Black Hat Welding Supervisor
Cavendish Nuclear/MEH, EDF Energy
Hinkley Point C, Hinkley Point, Bridgewater, Somerset
09.2024 - 11.2025
At Hinkley my focus as a welding supervisor is overseeing crital welding operations , ensuring adherence to the highest quality standards and Safety Standards.
Also ensuring all welding consumable control protocols are carried out to RCC-M Standards for the requirements for installation by welding of mechanical pressure systems and other components to the balance of Nuclear Island (BNI) and balance of plant (BOP) during construction of the pressurised water reactor (PWR) Nuclear power plant(NNP).
I monitor all welding activities relating to welding personnel,Starting with WPS's along with welders qualifications and production planning,Materials,consumables, welding plant and inspection before , during & after each weld.
I compile work packs consisting of a weld procedure, weld card and isometric if applicaple and on completion they are submitted to QA and logged .
I Also ensure calibration and maintenace of welding plant, LEV's and Pyrometers and that all welding personnel are signed onto all relevant documentation before commencement of work activities .
Resolved issues amongst team members swiftly, promoting a harmonious working environment.
Managed complex projects from start to finish ensuring customer satisfaction.
Collaborated closely with other departments for smooth-running operations.
Conducted quality checks on finished welds, maintaining high standards of craftsmanship.
Trained junior staff in advanced welding techniques, enhancing their skill set.
Welder
Veolia Mechanical Services
03.2012 - 09.2024
Multi coded Mirror Welder / Supervisor
Carrying out Repairs and Maintenance on Veolia Energy Recovery Facilities throughout the UK which generate electricity for the national grid and heat for the district energy network.
Duties generally include carrying out Boiler repairs and planned maintenance/outages which includes the manufacturing and installation of first and second stage super heater pendants , evaporators & economiser pipework , super heater and furnace pipework using TIG welding processes and MAG/ SMAW on membrane .
Also the fabrication and installation of valves and associated pipework such as main steam etc using TIG and SMAW welding processes .
I am also utilised as a mirror welder in restricted work.
Welder
Amec Power and Process Europe
Nottinghamshire
04.2010 - 03.2012
EDF West Burton CCGT Power Station, Nottinghamshire.
My Duties were to weld pipework associated with the construction of EDF Combined Cycle Gas Turbines, heat recovery steam generator and balance of plant at the CCGT Power Station using TIG and SMAW Welding processes on a vast array of materials such as carbon, 2 1/4 Chrome , P91, Stainless and low temp to EN287/1 Welding Specifications.
Welder
Fabricom GDF/SUEZ Ltd
Isle of Grain, Kent
04.2008 - 03.2010
National Grid LNG Phases 2&3 , Isle of Grain, Kent.
Welding carbon , stainless and Chromium pipework and associated steel work using TIG & SMAW Welding Processes to ASME & EN Specifications.
Welder
Shaw Group UK
Milford Haven, Wales
02.2006 - 03.2008
South Hook LNG , Milford Haven, Wales.
Welding Carbon and Stainless pipework using TIG & SMAW Welding Processes .
Also welding closure welds on Stainless LNG lines using Meterode Super root TIG consumable using TIG Welding Processes to ASME Specifications .
Chargehand Welder
VT Shipbuilding, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
01.2002 - 01.2006
Type 45 Destroyer Construction HMS Duncan, HMS Dauntless , HMS Dragon, HMS Defender,HMS Diamond, F(OVD) HMS Clyde and CVF .
Chargehand welder , welding Shell Butts utilising Gullco ceramic backing strips and MAG welding processes manually or by Kat track and also consolidating block steel work .
Pipefitter Welder
ABC Stainless Ltd
06.2000 - 01.2002
Commonwealth Breweries Ltd ( Bahamas).
Anglia Water.
Thames Valley Water.
Staffordshire Water.
Anglia water green card Pipefitter welder carrying out the installation and fabrication of stainless skid mounted packages , Hygienic storage tanks ,vessels and Tafted and collarless pipework for use in public water supplies. (Regulation 1989 no.1147) using TIG, MAG & SMAW Welding processes to clients specifications .
Also stainless pipe fabrication , welding and installation on food and beverage facilities using RJT , IDF and TRI Clover fittings , jacketed pipework using autogenous TIG welding
COURSES
CSWIP 3:1 Welding inspector
ECITB Level 3 NVQ - Welding Pipework
City & Guilds Chemical and Process systems
City & Guilds Level 2 medium risk confined space
ECITB RCC-M Welding Supervisor Course
NCfN Nuclear Engineering Construction Supervisors Course
City & Guilds Level 3 Welding Engineering craft studies
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