Summary
Tony Moorhead is a senior QA/QC and inspection professional with a background spanning British Steel planning and mill operations, oil and gas construction, pipe and plate mills, subsea systems and structures, gas pipeline manufacture, valves and coating applications. He has worked as a focal point, senior inspector, QA/QC lead and consultant across projects in the UK, Europe, Russia, China and other international locations. His scope includes supplier surveillance, QMS and compliance auditing, NDE and welding inspection, manufacturing oversight, expediting, document review, test witnessing and quality issue resolution. Tony has supervised multidisciplinary inspection teams, managed subsea logistics and equipment quality activities, and coordinated with clients, contractors, suppliers and senior management. He is experienced in reviewing procedures, inspection records, manufacturing dossiers, test logs, reports and recovery plans.
summary may omit high-priority source evidence: Completed a 33-week course at PB Whitford qualifying in NDE, including UT, MPI, DPI, radiography interpretation and welding inspection.; Led supplier and QMS audits against ISO 9001, ISO 29001, project procedures and applicable specifications.; Supervised teams of up to 28 inspectors and managed production, documentation, expediting and quality issues across plate, pipe and coating mills.
Education
- Indentured Apprenticeship Longlands Tech College, Middlesbrough.
Qualifications and Training
- NDE Course Whitford, Leeds NDE (UT, MPI, DPI and RAD Theory)
- TWI CSWIP 3.2(Level 3) Senior Welding Inspection Course
- TWI CSWIP 3.1(Level2) Welding Inspection Course
- TWI B/GAS CSWIP Site Coatings Inspection Course
- Engineering Council Registered Senior Welding Inspector
- IRCA QMS Lead Auditor- Cert; 6065967
- REGISTERED SENIOR WELDING INSPECTOR – TWI CL NO: R/78747 ( Expired)
- SENIOR WELDING INSPECTOR – CSWIP 3.2, CERT NO: 77899 ( Expired)
- SITE COATINGS INSPECTOR – BGAS – CSWIP, APPROVAL NO: BG 62472 ( Expired)
- Member - Chartered Quality Institute - CQP MCQI, No; 6065967
- LRQA CQI IRCA QMS Lead Auditor Course/Exam – Pass
- Welding inspector CSWIP 3.1 Weld Insp.
- MPI CSWIP & BGAS
- Dye Pen. CSWIP
- Ultrasonic 3.1 / 3.2./ 3.6 CSWIP
- Weld Inspector. BGAS
- Radiography Assistant. BGAS
- Pipemill Shift Leader BGAS
- Radiographic Interp. BGAS
- IRCA approved QMS Lead Auditor exam Pass
- Chartered Quality Professional of the Chartered Quality Institute.( CQP MCQI)
- Hold Technician Grade of the Engineering Council Cert No 0010117258
- Hold Technician Grade of the Welding Institute Registration No R/82524
- ASNT UT Level II
- ASNT VT Level II
Previous Fulkrum Work Experience
| Year | Scope Vendor | Scope Type | Material Description |
|---|
| 2026 | BEL Valves Limited | Inspection | Diverter Valves |
| 2026 | BEL Valves Limited | Inspection | 3" NB Split Gate Valve, Hubbed 3GR23, BI-Directional Single Expanding KS |
| 2026 | BEL Valves Limited | Inspection | Witness Test as per ITP B51847- No.H.1.3 |
| 2026 | Avenium Engineering (Middlesbrough) | Inspection | Interlock assemblies |
| 2026 | Avenium Engineering (Middlesbrough) | Inspection | 2 sets GL interlock assemblies |
| 2025 | Solartron ISA | Inspection | WETGAS FLOWMETER |
| 2025 | BEL Valves Limited | Inspection | On-Off Actuated Gate Valves ( MOV) |
| 2025 | Washington Components Ltd | Inspection | Flanged Armour Termination and Cap |
| 2025 | Towne Lifting | Inspection | Flanged Armour Termination and Cap |
| 2025 | National Tube Stockholder Ltd | Inspection | STRUCTURAL ROLLED SHAPES |
| 2025 | National Tube Stockholder Ltd | Inspection | STRUCTURAL ROLLED SHAPES |
| 2025 | VOE Marine Engineering | Inspection | Cable Pull-In Quadrant |
| 2025 | Renown Engineering | Inspection | Pulling head assembly |
| 2025 | Durham Lifting Ltd | Inspection | Flexible Pipe Pull Heads |
| 2024 | BEL Valves (Newcastle, UK) | Inspection | BEL Valves 6" Diverter Valve |
| 2024 | Herrington Industrial Services | Inspection | Sea Water Lift Pump Flexible Intake Pipes |
| 2024 | SGS UK Ltd. | Inspection | Cladded Pipe |
| 2023 | Subsea Innovations (Darlington) | Inspection | Waterstops |
| 2022 | North View Engineering Solutions | Auditing | Audit |
| 2022 | Lift-Rite Engineering Services Ltd. | Inspection | Emergency Release Coupling (Part of Offloading System) |
| 2023 | SIMCO Engineering Limited | Inspection | LEVEL GAUGE |
| 2023 | Pipeline Induction Heat (PIH) | Auditing | Audit |
| 2023 | BHGE Newcastle (Newcastle) | Auditing | Audit |
Work Experience
Apr 2026 – Present
BEL Valves
Senior QA/QC Representative
- Performed QA/QC oversight and witnessing of the manufacture of 10” and 8” CC and Non CC Through Conduit Expanding Valves for BP/Saipem Indonesia.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with RINA; dates overlap with Various Companies
Mar 2025 – Present
TPI AGENCY
Inspector
- Performed ad-hoc auditing and inspection assignments for various companies, including Seaway7 and Baker Hughes.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with BEL Valves; dates overlap with RINA; employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
2025 – Present
TPI AGENCY
Independent Verification Body and Contract QA/QC
- Handled contract QA/QC issue resolution at various engineering facilities in the UK.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with BEL Valves; dates overlap with Various Companies; dates overlap with Sogeco
Sep 2023 – Mar 2025
Sogeco
QA/QC Lead
- Managed QA/QC for the onshore subsea logistics site at Nouakchott Port on behalf of BP-Mauritania and managed all aspects pertaining to quality.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with RINA; dates overlap with Qatargas/Tecnicas Reunidas
Oct 2023 – Oct 2023
Qatargas/Tecnicas Reunidas
Lead Auditor
- Led a purchase-order compliance audit at Ruhrpumpen, verifying business processes against Qatargas procedures and ISO standards.
- Audited operations leadership, project management controls, contract management, engineering, supply chain, document control and facilities.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Sogeco
Jul 2023 – Jul 2023
McDermott
Lead Auditor
- Led an internal QMS audit team at McDermott CB&I London Corporate Head Office as the designated external consultant and lead auditor.
- Verified business-process compliance against Unifi procedures and ISO standards and checked readiness for renewed accreditation.
May 2023 – Jul 2023
Oceaneering
Resident Inspector/Expeditor
- Performed resident inspection and expediting for construction of J Tube Umbilical Seals and associated equipment for the Cassiopea Project.
Dec 2022 – May 2023
TPI AGENCY
Inspector/Auditor
- Performed ad-hoc inspections and audits at UK engineering facilities for Baker Hughes, Aker, Strohm, FTR-Barossa and Oceaneering.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Dec 2022 – Dec 2022
Aquaterra Energy
QMS Lead Auditor
- Carried out QMS and technical compliance audits at North View Engineering.
- Created audit schedules, agendas, checklists, audit summaries and final audit reports.
Nov 2021 – Dec 2022
McDermott
QA/QC Lead/Supervisor
- Supervised the QC team at the onshore supply and logistics base in Mauritania.
- Managed quality control of subsea equipment, compliance audits of in-country sub-suppliers and certification and verification records.
- Liaised with McDermott headquarters and BP London on QA activities.
May 2020 – Jun 2021
TPI AGENCY
QMS Lead Auditor
- Led supplier compliance audits for Subsea7 on an ad-hoc basis.
- Audited supplier QMS and associated competencies against project requirements.
- Led opening and close-out meetings and liaised with senior management on compliance for flexible flowlines, jumpers, umbilicals, field joint coating systems and subsea equipment.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Dec 2018 – Mar 2020
Worley
QA/QC Consultant
- Managed Chinese discipline teams at the Juili stainless steel factory and Juili/Tyhoo pipe coating plant.
- Audited and managed manufacture of duplex stainless steel linepipe and 3LPP coated pipe.
May 2017 – Sep 2018
Severstal
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Supervised 18 Russian inspectors across plate, SAW pipe and coating mills.
- Covered production, management meetings, troubleshooting, expediting and QC issues against DNV-OS-F101.
Jun 2016 – May 2017
NORDSTREAM 2 AG
Lead Inspector QA/QC
- Implemented the MPQT for coatings and managed large coating inspection teams across Russia and Europe.
- Oversaw welded pipe, 3LPE and internal flow coat production.
Apr 2016 – Jun 2016
OneSubsea
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Represented OneSubsea during manufacture and production of valves, subsea hardware and control systems for TOTAL and SHELL.
Oct 2015 – Mar 2016
EMAS/AMC & TATA Steel
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Represented EMAS/AMC and TATA Steel at German pipe mills.
- Audited and oversaw an on-site Subsea7 inspection team.
Mar 2015 – Sep 2015
OneSubsea
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Reviewed and signed off test logs and MRBs and prepared progress reports.
- Participated in progress teleconferences with PEMEX USA and Mexico.
Jan 2015 – Feb 2015
TPI AGENCY
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Performed witness and verification activities, final inspection, coating inspection, solution annealing and quenching witnessing, and FAT witnessing for flowmeters.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Subsea Innovations Ltd; employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Jan 2015 – Feb 2015
Subsea Innovations Ltd
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Witnessed FAT and SIT of pipe-in-pipe subsea seal and clamp assemblies.
- Verified pressure/leak tests, installation tests, packaging, document review and IRN sign-off.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Various Engineering Facilities
Feb 2014 – Jan 2015
SSTTBV
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Supervised 28 Russian inspectors across plate, SAW pipe and coating mills on a 24-hour shift system.
- Managed documentation release and MDRBs and attended management meetings and steelworks visits to audit, troubleshoot and expedite production.
Jan 2014 – Feb 2014
Technip
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Performed inspection visits to valve and subsea component manufacturers.
- Witnessed tests and reviewed documentation, including CTOD, cryogenic, hydraulic, NDE and hardness testing, PMI and MDRBs.
Dec 2013 – Dec 2013
Cameron
Senior QA/QC Inspector
- Performed ad-hoc inspection visits to valve, vessel, subsea control, automation, flexible riser, umbilical, mooring equipment and skid manufacturers.
- Witnessed NDT, radiography, pressure and hydro tests and final inspection, packaging and dispatch.
Oct 2013 – Dec 2013
British Gas
Lead Inspector
- Acted as British Gas QA lead on site and ran a small QC inspection team.
- Mentored a junior inspector and inspected super duplex subsea umbilical tubing manufacture.
Aug 2013 – Sep 2013
Fabricom
Snr. QC Paint and Coatings Inspector
- Inspected valve painting procedures and performed salt, blast profile and ambient condition tests.
- Maintained traceability, expedited schedules, managed remedial works and prepared progress spreadsheets and reports.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with SAIPEM
Jul 2013 – Sep 2013
SAIPEM
QC Coatings Inspector
- Inspected and verified coating activities at the Salzgitter Mannesmann Coating Mill.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Fabricom; dates overlap with Technip
Jul 2013 – Aug 2013
Technip
QC Welding Inspector
- Inspected fabrication of subsea umbilical spool support ramps and clamps, subsea manifold frames and mooring equipment.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with SAIPEM
Jun 2013 – Jun 2013
Technip
QC Coatings Inspector
- Performed witness and verification activities for adhesion, DFT, salt and blast profile coating tests.
Mar 2013 – May 2013
British Gas
Client QC Inspector
- Inspected super duplex subsea umbilical tubing manufacture, including pilgering, heat treatment, NDT, welding, radiography, PMI, ferrite, product analysis, burst, hydro and pressure testing.
- Reviewed documentation and MDRBs and liaised with the vendor inspection team through product dispatch.
Jan 2013 – Feb 2013
INPEX
Senior Site QC Representative
- Attended kick-off and pre-inspection meetings and liaised with Samsung and INPEX on ITP and project matters for super duplex pipe elbows and tie-ins.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with Technip
Aug 2012 – Feb 2013
Technip
Senior Site QC Representative
- Acted as sole Technip UK representative on the Greater Stella Area subsea development.
⚠ Review: dates overlap with INPEX
May 2012 – Aug 2012
TOTAL
Client QC Inspector
- Inspected subsea systems fabrication at South Shields, Wallsend and Newcastle facilities.
May 2011 – May 2012
Kellogg/Brown & Root
Client QC Inspector
- Acted as focal point for inspection activities at the INOX TECH stainless steel, duplex and super duplex EFW pipe mill.
- Performed patrol and final inspection, NDE, AUT and radiography witnessing, PMI, hydro, dimensional and visual checks, documentation review, reporting and final release.
1986 – 2010
Harsco Corp.
QA/QC Manager
- Supervised large quality control teams across numerous sites.
- Managed production quality control of slab, plate and pipe materials, audits, complaints, customer issues, metallurgical defect investigations and laboratory testing.
- Acted as client point of contact and prepared reports and management updates.
- Served on the company Pension Scheme Board of Trustees for 15 years.
1985 – 1985
TPI AGENCY
Client Inspector
- Worked as customer inspector at the British Steel Hartlepool 20-inch Pipe Mill on a 10-month contract.
1984 – 1984
TPI AGENCY
Client Inspector
- Worked as client inspector at Sedan Pipe Mill, France, and on a Marathon Oil assignment in Scotland.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
1983 – 1983
TPI AGENCY
NDE/ UT Technician/Inspector
- Performed NDE and UT technician/inspection work in Scotland.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
1978 – 1983
British Steel
Scheduling & Planning Assistant
- Worked in scheduling and planning in Teesside.
Projects
Client: Conoco
Conoco TLP - NDE / Welding Inspection Nigg Bay, Scotland
Location: Nigg Bay, Scotland
Client: D.O.N.G
D.O.N.G - HFI CS Pipe manufacture “Hoesch Rohr” Hamm ,Germany
Vendor: Hoesch Rohr
Product: HFI CS Pipe
Location: Hamm, Germany
Client: Snam Projetti
Snam Projetti - Patrol Insp. SAW pipemill. Sedan, France
Product: SAW pipe
Location: Sedan, France
Client: Marathon Oil
Marathon Oil - Structural Plate inspection for the Brae B, Scotland
Product: Structural plate
Location: Brae B, Scotland
Client: AMOCO
AMOCO - Montrose project UT Inspections Offshore, North Sea.
Location: Montrose, North Sea
Client: CHEVRON
CHEVRON - SS and SDSS Pipe, Gorgon Project, Inox Tech, Rovigo, Italy
Vendor: Inox Tech
Product: SS and SDSS Pipe
Location: Rovigo, Italy
Client: TOTAL
TOTAL - LAGGAN-TORMORE Project, Newcastle, N/E England.
Product: Subsea systems
Location: Newcastle, North East England
Client: ITHACA ENERGY
ITHACA ENERGY- Greater Stella Area Development, Dusseldorf, Germany.
Product: Subsea linepipe
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Client: INPEX
INPEX - Icthys Project. Krefeld, Germany
Vendor: W. Schulz
Product: Super duplex pipe elbows and tie-ins
Location: Krefeld, Germany
Client: British Gas
British Gas - Starfish Project, Chomutov, Czech Republic.
Vendor: Sandvik
Product: Super duplex subsea umbilical tubing
Location: Chomutov, Czech Republic
Client: D.O.N.G
D.O.N.G - Herje Development, Germany
Vendor: Salzgitter Mannesmann
Product: Coated pipe
Location: Hamm, Germany
Client: SHELL
SHELL - Prelude FLNG Project, Various Locations in UK
Product: Subsea equipment
Location: Various UK locations
Client: SOUTH STREAM
SOUTH STREAM - Subsea Gas Pipeline Manufacture, St Petersburg,Cherepvets, Russia.
Vendor: Severstal
Product: Subsea gas pipeline
Location: St Petersburg and Cherepovets, Russia
Client: PEMEX
PEMEX - Subsea Systems and structures, ONESUBSEA, Leeds UK
Vendor: OneSubsea
Product: Subsea systems and structures
Location: Leeds, UK
Client: EMAS/AMC/TATA
EMAS/AMC/TATA - GAS Pipeline Manufacture, Dussedorf, GERMANY
Vendor: TATA Steel
Product: Gas pipeline
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
Client: Turkstream
Turkstream - Subsea Gas Pipeline Manufacture, St Petersburg, Russia
Vendor: Severstal
Product: Subsea gas pipeline
Standards: DNV-OS-F101
Location: St Petersburg, Russia
Client: NORDSTREAM 2
NORDSTREAM 2 Subsea Gas Pipeline Manufacture, Europe and Russia
Vendor: Chelpipe; OMK-Vyksa; Wasco-CWC
Product: Welded linepipe and coated pipe
Standards: DNV-OS-F101, DNV-RP-F-106, ISO-21809-1 & 2
Location: Europe and Russia
Client: BP
BP Khazzan II - 22Cr Duplex SS Gas Pipeline Manufacture,China
Vendor: Juili Steel and Tyhoo Coatings Plant
Product: 22Cr duplex stainless steel gas pipeline
Standards: API 5LC, ISO 9001/2008, ISO /DIS 21809-1 :2011, GIS 06- 403
Location: Huzhou, Shanghai, China
Client: BP
BP Tortue - Subsea Gas Field, Onshore Subsea Logistics Base, Mauritania
Product: Subsea equipment
Position: QA/QC Lead/Supervisor
Location: Nouakchott Port, Mauritania
APR 2026 – PRESENT
Client: BP/Saipem
Tangguh Project
Vendor: BEL Valves
Product: 10” and 8” CC and Non CC Through Conduit Expanding Valves
Position: Senior QA/QC Representative
Location: Newcastle, UK
- Performed QA/QC oversight and witnessing of the manufacture of 10” and 8” CC and Non CC Through Conduit Expanding Valves for BP/Saipem Indonesia.
2025 – PRESENT
Independent Verification Body and Contract QA/QC issues Resolution
Vendor: Various Engineering facilities
Position: Independent Verification Body and Contract QA/QC
Location: UK
- Handled contract QA/QC issue resolution for RINA at various engineering facilities in the UK.
MAR 2025 – PRESENT
Various Ad-Hoc Assignments (Auditing and Inspection)
Vendor: Seaway7; Baker Hughes
Position: Auditor and Inspector
Location: UK
- Performed auditing and inspection assignments for various companies, including Seaway7 and Baker Hughes.
SEP 2023 – MAR 2025
Client: BP-Mauritania
BP GTA Project
Vendor: Sogeco
Product: Subsea equipment and logistics
Position: QA/QC Lead
Location: Nouakchott Port, Mauritania
- Managed QA/QC for the Sogeco onshore subsea logistics site at Nouakchott Port on behalf of BP-Mauritania.
- Managed all aspects pertaining to quality.
OCT 2023
Client: Qatargas
P.O Compliance Audit at RUHRPUMPEN, UK
Vendor: RUHRPUMPEN
Standards: Qatargas procedures and ISO standards
Position: Lead Auditor
Location: UK
- Verified Ruhrpumpen business processes against Qatargas procedures and ISO standards.
- Audited operations leadership, project management controls, contract management, engineering, supply chain, document control and facilities.
JUL 2023
Client: McDermott CB&I
McDermott London Head Office QMS Audit
Vendor: McDermott
Standards: ISO 9001, ISO 29001:2015
Position: Lead Auditor
Location: London-Feltham, UK
- Led an internal audit team as the designated external consultant and lead auditor to check readiness for renewed accreditation.
- Verified the effectiveness of the business management system and compliance of business processes against Unifi procedures and ISO standards.
- Audited operations leadership, proposals and estimating, project management controls, contract management, engineering, supply chain, construction, commissioning, HR, IT, document control and facilities.
MAY 2023 – JUL 2023
Client: Oceaneering
Cassiopea Project
Vendor: SUPERGRIP
Product: J Tube Umbilical Seals and associated equipment
Position: Resident Inspector/Expeditor
Location: Darlington, UK
- Performed resident inspection and expediting for construction of J Tube Umbilical Seals and associated equipment for the Cassiopea Project, Italy.
DEC 2022 – MAY 2023
Client: Baker Hughes; Aker; Strohm; FTR-Barossa; Oceaneering
Numerous Ad-Hoc Inspections/Audits at various UK Engineering Facilities
Vendor: PJ Engineering; Express Engineering; Durham Lifting; Subsea Energy Solutions; Lift-Rite; Subsea Energy Technologies; Tyne Gangway; Nylacast/Supergrip
Product: Gate and ball valves; subsea equipment; load testing; gangways
Position: Inspector/Auditor
Location: UK
- Performed ad-hoc inspections and audits at multiple UK engineering facilities for Baker Hughes, Aker, Strohm, FTR-Barossa and Oceaneering.
DEC 2022
Client: Aquaterra Energy
QMS and Technical Compliance Audit
Vendor: North View Engineering
Product: Subsea structures
Standards: ISO 9001:2015
Position: QMS Lead Auditor
Location: UK
- Created audit schedules, agendas, checklists, audit summaries and the final audit report.
- Performed physical QMS and technical compliance audit of a facility contracted to fabricate subsea structures.
NOV 2021 – DEC 2022
Client: BP
BP Tortue Project
Vendor: McDermott
Product: Valves, FTA/PLRs/PLEMS/SSIVs/SDUs, umbilicals, suction-driven piles, CMS control pipe, FCMs, STFLs, OEFLs and 3LPP linepipe
Position: QA/QC Lead/Supervisor
Location: Mauritania
- Supervised the QC team at the onshore supply and logistics base in Mauritania.
- Managed all quality control activities for subsea equipment for the offshore field.
- Performed compliance audits of in-country sub-suppliers.
- Managed quality activities for various configurations of valves, FTA/PLRs/PLEMS/SSIVs/SDUs, umbilicals, suction-driven piles, CMS control pipe, FCMs, STFLs, OEFLs and 3LPP linepipe.
- Liaised with McDermott headquarters and BP London and recorded certification and verification activities against project specifications and standards.
MAY 2020 – JUN 2021
Client: Subsea7
Supplier Compliance Audits for West Barracouta and Julimar 2 Projects
Vendor: Pipeline Induction Heat; Baker Hughes Subsea
Product: Flexible flowlines, jumpers, umbilicals, field joint coating systems and subsea equipment
Standards: ISO 9001:2015
Position: QMS Lead Auditor
Location: UK
- Led supplier compliance audits on an ad-hoc basis.
- Audited supplier QMS and associated competencies against project requirements.
- Led opening and close-out meetings and liaised with senior management on compliance for manufacture of flexible flowlines, jumpers, umbilicals, field joint coating systems and subsea equipment.
DEC 2018 – MAR 2020
Client: BP
BP Khazzan II Project
Vendor: Juili Steel; Tyhoo Coatings Plant
Product: 22% and 25% chromium SAW/GTAW/PAW duplex stainless steel linepipe and 3LPP coated pipe
Standards: API 5LC, ISO 9001/2008, ISO /DIS 21809-1 :2011, GIS 06-403
Position: QA/QC Consultant
Location: Huzhou, Shanghai, China
- Managed Chinese discipline teams at the Juili stainless steel factory and Juili/Tyhoo pipe coating plant.
- Audited and subsequently managed manufacture of 22% and 25% chromium SAW/GTAW/PAW duplex stainless steel linepipe and 3LPP coated pipe.
MAY 2017 – SEP 2018
Client: Turkstream
Turkstream Subsea Gas Pipeline Manufacture
Vendor: Severstal Steel Plants
Product: Plate, SAW pipe and coated pipe
Standards: DNV-OS-F101
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector (Pipe and Coatings)
Location: St Petersburg and Cherepovets, Russia
- Supervised a team of 18 Russian inspectors across plate mills, SAW pipe mills and coating mills.
- Covered all aspects of production and attended management meetings and visits to Cherepovets Steelworks.
- Troubleshot and expedited production throughput and QC issues against project requirements and DNV-OS-F101 specification for subsea pipelines.
JUN 2016 – MAY 2017
Client: NORDSTREAM 2 AG
Nordstream 2 Project
Vendor: Chelpipe; OMK-Vyksa; Wasco-CWC
Product: Welded pipe, 3LPE and internal flow-coated linepipe, CWC pipe
Standards: DNV-OS-F101, DNV-RP-F-106, ISO-21809-1 & 2, associated Company Standards and Specifications
Position: Lead Inspector QA/QC
Location: Europe and Russia
- Implemented the MPQT for coatings on behalf of NORDSTREAM 2 AG at Chelpipe, OMK-Vyksa and Wasco-CWC.
- Managed large teams of coating discipline inspectors across Russia and Europe.
- Oversaw production of welded pipe, 3LPE and internal flow coat on 30.9 and 34.6 mm wall thickness, 48-inch diameter linepipe and CWC pipe.
APR 2016 – JUN 2016
Client: TOTAL; SHELL
Subsea Hardware and Control Systems Manufacture
Vendor: OneSubsea
Product: Ball and gate valves, subsea hardware and control systems
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector
Location: UK
- Represented OneSubsea at engineering facilities during manufacture and production of valves, subsea hardware and control systems for TOTAL and SHELL.
OCT 2015 – MAR 2016
Client: EMAS/AMC; TATA Steel
EOG SERCAN and TATA STEEL CULZEAN Projects
Vendor: Vallourec Rath Works; Plug Mill; Pilger Mill; Mandrel Mill
Product: Gas pipeline
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector (Gas Pipeline Manufacture)
Location: Dusseldorf and Mulheim, Germany
- Represented EMAS/AMC and TATA Steel at Vallourec Rath Works, Plug Mill and Pilger Mill in Dusseldorf and Mandrel Mill in Mulheim.
- Audited and oversaw an on-site inspection team from Subsea7.
- Managed all aspects of the project.
MAR 2015 – SEP 2015
Client: PEMEX
PEMEX Subsea Systems and Structures
Vendor: OneSubsea
Product: Subsea systems, structures, hardware and controls
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector
Location: Leeds, UK
- Reviewed and signed off all test logs and MRBs.
- Prepared and reviewed weekly and daily progress reports.
- Participated in progress teleconferences with PEMEX USA and Mexico on all aspects of the assignment.
FEB 2014 – JAN 2015
Client: South Stream
South Stream Subsea Gas Pipeline Manufacture
Vendor: Severstal Steel Plants
Product: Plate, SAW pipe and coated pipe
Standards: DNV-OS-F101
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector (Pipe and Coatings)
Location: St Petersburg and Cherepovets, Russia
- Supervised a team of 28 Russian inspectors across various sites on a 24-hour shift system.
- Covered plate mills, SAW pipe mills and coating mills and managed documentation release and MDRBs.
- Attended management meetings and visits to Cherepovets Steelworks to audit, troubleshoot and expedite production throughput and QC issues against project requirements and DNV-OS-F101.
JAN 2015 – FEB 2015
Client: Enquest; BP
Asgard Subsea Compression, Kraken Enquest and BP SWIP Projects
Vendor: Various engineering and HT facilities; Solartron
Product: Weldment power supply assemblies; 5-inch Venturi flowmeters; gas flowmeters
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector
Location: North East England and County Durham, UK
- Attended witness and verification activities at engineering facilities and heat-treatment plants.
- Performed final inspection of weldment power supply assemblies and coating inspection of the assemblies.
- Witnessed solution annealing and quenching of 5-inch Venturi flowmeters.
- Witnessed FAT for gas flowmeters for BP SWIP at Solartron.
JAN 2015 – FEB 2015
Client: EMAS-AMC
Noble-Gunflint Project
Vendor: Subsea Innovations Ltd
Product: Pipe-in-pipe subsea seal and clamp assemblies
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector (Subsea Seals and Clamps)
Location: North East England, UK
- Witnessed FAT and SIT of pipe-in-pipe subsea seal and clamp assemblies.
- Witnessed and verified pressure and leak tests, installation tests, packaging and document review.
- Performed IRN sign-off.
JAN 2014 – FEB 2014
Client: Shell; Technip; Chevron
Valve, Mandrel Assembly, Automation Equipment and Skids Inspection
Vendor: OneSubsea; Goodwins International; Camerons; Brooksbank Valves
Product: Valves, mandrel assemblies, automation equipment and skids
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector
Location: UK
- Performed inspection visits to valve and subsea component manufacturers on behalf of Shell, Technip and Chevron.
- Witnessed and verified inspections and reviewed documentation.
- Attended mechanical testing for CTOD, mandrel assembly and skid manufacture and valve manufacture.
- Witnessed cryogenic, hydraulic, NDE and hardness tests and reviewed marking, PMI, MDRBs and IRCs.
DEC 2013
Client: Cameron
Mafumeira Sul Project
Vendor: Valve and vessel manufacturers
Product: Valves, subsea controls, automation equipment, flexible risers, umbilicals, mooring equipment and skids
Position: Senior QA/QC Inspector
Location: UK
- Performed ad-hoc inspection visits to valve and vessel manufacturers, subsea controls and automation, flexible riser, umbilical, mooring equipment and skid manufacturers.
- Witnessed and verified NDT, radiography, pressure and hydro tests and final inspection.
- Verified packaging and dispatch for the Mafumeira Sul Project for DSME/Chevron.
OCT 2013 – DEC 2013
Client: British Gas, Trinidad and Tobago
Starfish Project
Vendor: Sandvik; Duco
Product: Super duplex subsea umbilical tubing
Position: Lead Inspector
Location: Chomutov, Czech Republic
- Acted as British Gas QA lead on site and ran a small QC inspection team from Duco.
- Mentored a British Gas intern junior inspector.
- Inspected manufacture of super duplex subsea umbilical tubing.
AUG 2013 – SEP 2013
Client: RBV Energy
Perenco Juliet Project
Vendor: TST Wallsend
Product: Valves and coating systems
Position: Snr. QC Paint and Coatings Inspector
Location: Newcastle, UK
- Inspected painting procedures for various valves.
- Performed salt tests, blast profile tests and ambient temperature tests covering RH, DP, AT and ST.
- Maintained traceability, expedited schedules, managed remedial works and produced progress spreadsheets and daily/weekly reports.
JUL 2013 – AUG 2013
Client: Shell
Gannet Upgrade Project
Vendor: Technip; Hendersons Engineering
Product: Subsea umbilical spool support ramps, clamps, manifold frames and mooring equipment
Position: QC Welding Inspector
Location: Stockton, Teesside, UK
- Acted as Technip site representative at Hendersons Engineering.
- Inspected fabrication of subsea umbilical spool support ramps and clamps, subsea manifold frames and mooring equipment.
JUL 2013 – SEP 2013
Client: DONG
Herje Development Project
Vendor: Salzgitter Mannesmann Coating Mill; SAIPEM
Product: Coated pipe
Position: QC Coatings Inspector
Location: Hamm, Germany
- Inspected and verified coating activities at the Salzgitter Mannesmann Coating Mill on behalf of SAIPEM.
JUN 2013
Client: Technip
Ad-Hoc Coatings Inspection Assignments
Vendor: Various manufacturing facilities
Product: Coated products
Position: QC Coatings Inspector
Location: UK
- Performed witness and verification activities for coating tests, including adhesion, DFT, salt and blast profile tests.
MAR 2013 – MAY 2013
Client: British Gas, Trinidad and Tobago
Starfish Project
Vendor: Sandvik
Product: Super duplex subsea umbilical tubing
Position: Client QC Inspector
Location: Chomutov, Czech Republic
- Inspected receipt of hollows, product traceability, pilgering, annealing/heat treatment, NDT, AUT, welding, radiography, PMI, ferrite, product analysis, burst tests, final inspection and marking.
- Witnessed mechanical testing, hydro and pressure testing of coils and FAT.
- Reviewed documents and MDRBs, prepared reports and liaised with the vendor inspection team through product dispatch.
JAN 2013 – FEB 2013
Client: INPEX
Icthys Project
Vendor: W. Schulz
Product: Super duplex pipe elbows and tie-ins
Position: Senior Site QC Representative
Location: Krefeld, Germany
- Attended kick-off and pre-inspection meetings at W. Schulz.
- Acted as senior site representative and liaised with Samsung and INPEX on ITP and other project matters.
AUG 2012 – FEB 2013
Client: Ithaca Energy
Greater Stella Area Subsea Development
Vendor: Vallourec & Mannesmann Tubes, Rath Works
Product: Subsea gas linepipe
Position: Senior Site QC Representative
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
- Acted as the sole Technip UK representative on site.
- Performed client QC inspection for the Greater Stella Area subsea development.
MAY 2012 – AUG 2012
Client: TOTAL
LAGGAN-TORMORE Project
Vendor: MOCL; WD Close; Swan Hunters
Product: Subsea systems, controls, hardware, construction and coating systems
Position: Client QC Inspector
Location: South Shields, Wallsend and Newcastle, UK
- Inspected subsea systems fabrication at MOCL, WD Close Fabrication Workshop and Swan Hunters yards.
MAY 2011 – MAY 2012
Client: CHEVRON
Gorgon Project
Vendor: INOX TECH Stainless Steel/Duplex/Super Duplex EFW Pipe Mill; Kellogg/Brown & Root
Product: Stainless steel, duplex, super duplex and EFW pipe
Position: Client QC Inspector
Location: Rovigo, Italy
- Acted as focal point for inspection activities.
- Performed patrol and final inspection, NDE, AUT and radiography witnessing, PMI, hydro, dimensional and visual checks, packaging and defect repair resolution.
- Cross-checked documentation, reviewed MDRs, attended IRCs, prepared inspection reports and completed final release.
1986 – 2010
Quality Control Operations at Various UK and International Sites
Vendor: Harsco Corp.
Product: Slab, plate and pipe materials
Position: QA/QC Manager
Location: Various sites in UK and abroad
- Supervised and maintained large quality control teams over numerous sites.
- Managed day-to-day production quality control of slab, plate and pipe materials.
- Performed in-house audits, complaints evaluation, customer issue troubleshooting, investigation of metallurgical defect issues and laboratory testing.
- Acted as point of contact for client queries and visits.
- Prepared reports and weekly/monthly updates for senior and director level management.
- Served on the company Pension Scheme Board of Trustees for 15 years and was re-elected on three occasions.
1985
Client: DONG
British Steel Hartlepool 20-inch Pipe Mill
Vendor: SGS
Product: Pipe
Position: Client Inspector
Location: Hartlepool, UK
1984
Sedan Pipe Mill
Product: Pipe
Position: Client Inspector
Location: Sedan, France
1984
Client: Marathon Oil
Marathon Oil Inspection Assignment
Product: Structural plate
Position: Client QC Inspector
Location: Scotland
1983
NDE / UT Inspection Assignment
Position: NDE/UT Technician/Inspector
Location: Scotland
1978 – 1983
Client: British Steel
Scheduling and Planning, Teesside
Position: Scheduling & Planning Assistant
Location: Teesside, UK
- Worked in scheduling and planning for British Steel.
Skills
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control
- Senior QC Inspection
- Supplier Surveillance
- QMS Auditing
- Compliance Auditing
- NDE / NDT Inspection
- Welding Inspection
- Coating Inspection
- Subsea Systems and Structures Inspection
- Pipeline Manufacturing Inspection
- Valve Inspection
- Vendor Inspection
- Expediting
- Quality Issue Resolution
- Quality Documentation Review
- Recovery Planning
- Inspection Team Leadership
- Client and Stakeholder Liaison
- Health and Safety Promotion
Commodities
- Valves
- Subsea Hardware
- Control Systems
- Subsea Structures
- Umbilicals
- Subsea Seals
- Clamps
- Piping
- Linepipe
- Pipe Fittings
- Pipe Elbows
- Pipe-in-Pipe Assemblies
- Plate
- Steel Slabs
- Coils
- Duplex Stainless Steel
- Super Duplex Stainless Steel
- Mooring Equipment
- Skids
- Flowmeters
- Mandrel Assemblies
- Flexible Risers
- Suction-Driven Piles
- Control Pipe
- Subsea Components
- Coating Systems