Summary
David Marr is a professional site lead Inspector with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry across onshore and offshore projects, as well as nuclear power fabrication. He has led small teams and QA/QC activities in difficult, time-critical conditions, covering fabrication, welding, coating, testing, qualification and load-out of complex offshore equipment and structures. His experience includes winch systems, hoist blocks, sheaves, subsea PLETs, jumpers, ball valves, launchers/receivers, pipework and heat exchangers, together with data-book compilation and technical documentation review. He has worked as an Independent Verifying Authority on the AKCO Kashagan EP Project and performed quality control for Pool Liners at Hinkley Point C. He is recognized for strong organization, communication and practical solutions to difficult technical problems.
Education
Qualifications and Training
- WELDING INSPECTOR CSWIP 3.2 (Senior)
- SITE COATINGS INSPECTOR CSWIP/BGAS (Expired Feb/21)
- RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETOR PCN LEVEL 2
- DYE PENETRANT TESTING PCN LEVEL 2
- MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION PCN LEVEL 2 (awaiting results from TWI)
- OFF-SHORE SURVIVAL OPITO (Expired)
- AIRCRAFT COMPONENT ENGINEERING CITY & GUILDS
- Airframe Inspection Techniques
- Utilities Management Course
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point & Publisher
Work Experience
2021 – 2022
Darchem Engineering
QC Inspector
- Was responsible for fabrication, welding and NDE activities involved in constructing Pool Liners for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant.
- Ensured compliance with strict nuclear specifications and standards.
2012 – 2021
Allseas Group
QC Lead Inspector
- Was responsible for site activities on both Derrick and Main Hoist Winch systems.
- Monitored contractor fabrication, coating, testing, qualification and load-out activities on behalf of the end user.
- Compiled data books.
- Monitored contractor fabrication, testing and qualification for PLET construction on behalf of Allseas.
- Monitored contractor fabrication, coating, testing, qualification and load-out activities at Subsea 7 Facility in Niteroi/Brazil.
- Coordinated inspectors’ activities and reports.
- Monitored forging, machining, welding, coating, testing and qualification activities at ATV facility and its sub-contractors.
- Managed QA/QC activities and personnel.
- Monitored fabrication of Start Up Head/Pig Launcher, Laydown Head Pig Receiver, A & R Head and Cocoons.
- Prepared procedures and supervised inspection personnel.
- Prepared and reviewed procedures and related documentation.
- Monitored QA/QC activities and inspected welded structures.
- Prepared and monitored vessel load-out activities.
- Monitored FRSIT and SIT on S & J Mode PLETS.
- Reviewed PLET fabrication documentation.
Apr 2011 – Nov 2011
TPI AGENCY
QA/IVB
- Acted on behalf of Lloyds Register as the nominated Independent Verifying Authority on the AGIP Kashagan EP Project.
- Ensured that off-shore raw gas injection pipework and structural facilities complied with regulative, project specification, international codes and standard requirements.
- Verified reconfiguration, welding fabrication and testing of High Pressure Air Cooled Heat Exchangers in accordance with ISO 13706, ASME VIII DIV 2 2007 and AKCO Project specification requirements.
- Liaised with Client and Contractor NDE/WELDING specialists.
- Reviewed Contractors’ NDE/Welding Systems and Audit Reports at intervals during production.
Feb 2011 – Apr 2011
Petrofac
Client QC Inspector
- Performed welding inspection.
- Performed coating inspection.
- Monitored QC Test Plan activities.
- Reviewed documentation.
Sep 2010 – Feb 2011
Barrier Offshore Engineering
QC Inspector
- Performed all QC monitoring and related activities.
- Reviewed documentation and verified compliance with project and code requirements.
Aug 2010 – Sep 2010
TPI AGENCY
NDE Supervisor
- Supplied various NDT methods to national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied welding inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied QC inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Nov 2007 – Aug 2010
TPI AGENCY
QA/IVB
- Acted on behalf of Lloyds Register as the nominated Independent Verifying Authority on the AGIP Kashagan EP Project.
- Ensured that off-shore raw gas injection pipework and structural facilities complied with regulative, project specification, international codes and standard requirements.
- Verified reconfiguration, welding fabrication and testing of High Pressure Air Cooled Heat Exchangers in accordance with ISO 13706, ASME VIII DIV 2 2007 and AKCO Project specification requirements.
- Liaised with Client and Contractor NDE/WELDING specialists.
- Reviewed Contractors’ NDE/Welding Systems and Audit Reports at intervals during production.
May 2007 – Nov 2007
TPI AGENCY
NDE Supervisor
- Supplied various NDT methods to national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied welding inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied QC inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Feb 2007 – May 2007
Chicago Bridge & Iron
Client NDT Supervisor
- Performed radiographic interpretation.
- Coordinated NDT activities.
- Liaised with various NDT establishments.
- Reviewed documentation.
Sep 2005 – Feb 2007
TPI AGENCY
NDE Supervisor
- Supplied various NDT methods to national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied welding inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
- Supplied QC inspection for national establishments and offshore installations.
⚠ Review: employer replaced on AI judgment alone — verify agency status
Mar 1999 – Sep 2005
Royal Air Force
Component Engineer
- Was employed as a Survival Equipment Technician and a supervisor of an engineering department.
Projects
2021 – 2022
Hinkley Point C
Product: Pool Liners
Position: QC Inspector
Location: Nuclear Power Plant
- Was responsible for fabrication, welding and NDE activities involved in constructing Pool Liners for the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant.
- Ensured compliance with strict nuclear specifications and standards.
2012 – 2021
Allseas (Pioneering Spirit)
Product: Jacket Lift System Winches; Derrick Hoist Blocks; BCS/SHS Driven Sheaves
Position: Lead Client Representative/Inspector
- Was responsible for site activities on both Derrick and Main Hoist Winch systems.
- Monitored all contractor fabrication, coating, testing, qualification and load-out activities on behalf of the end user.
- Compiled data books.
2012 – 2021
Noble Energy (Leviathan Project)
Product: Subsea PLET’s
Position: Lead Allseas Representative/Inspector
- Monitored contractor fabrication, testing and qualification for PLET construction on behalf of Allseas.
2012 – 2021
Petrobras Rota 3 (Rio/Brazil)
Product: 14/20/24” Subsea Jumpers
Position: Lead Client Representative/Inspector
Location: Rio/Brazil
- Monitored all contractor fabrication, coating, testing, qualification and load-out activities at Subsea 7 Facility in Niteroi/Brazil.
- Compiled data books.
2012 – 2021
Petrobras Rota 3 (Italy)
Product: 10/14/20/24” Subsea Ball Valves
Position: Lead Client Representative/Inspector
Location: Italy
- Coordinated inspectors’ activities and reports.
- Monitored all forging, machining, welding, coating, testing and qualification activities at ATV facility and its sub-contractors.
- Compiled data books.
2012 – 2021
Petros Ikhwezi (South Africa)
Product: 12” & 3” Launchers/Receivers
Location: South Africa
- Managed QA/QC activities and personnel.
- Monitored fabrication of Start Up Head/Pig Launcher, Laydown Head Pig Receiver, A & R Head and Cocoons.
- Prepared procedures and supervised inspection personnel.
2012 – 2021
Wheatstone & Gorgon (Australia)
Product: Subsea Pipeline, Structures & Seafastenings
Position: Client lead QA/QC representative
Location: Australia
- Prepared and reviewed procedures and all related documentation.
2012 – 2021
Julimar & Gorgon (Batam)
Product: Displacement Initiators, Adjustable Pipe Supports & Seafastenings
Position: Client Site QA/QC Supervisor
Location: Batam
- Was responsible for all QA/QC-related activities and personnel.
2012 – 2021
Gorgon Upstream (Indonesia/Batam)
Product: PLETS & Vessel Loadouts
Location: Indonesia/Batam
- Monitored QA/QC activities.
- Inspected welded structures.
- Prepared and monitored vessel load-out activities.
- Monitored FRSIT and SIT on S & J Mode PLETS (Pipe Line End Terminations).
- Reviewed PLET fabrication documentation.
NOV 2007 – AUG 2010
AKCO Kashagan EP La Spezia Italy
Product: Raw Gas Injection Units Barges 1 & 2
Position: QA/IVB
Location: La Spezia Italy
- Acted on behalf of Lloyds Register as the nominated Independent Verifying Authority on the AGIP Kashagan EP Project.
- Ensured that the off-shore raw gas injection pipework and structural facilities complied with regulative, project specification, international codes and standard requirements.
NOV 2007 – AUG 2010
AKCO Kashagan EP, Vibo Valentzia Italy
Product: High Pressure Air Cooled Heat Exchangers
Position: QA/IVB
Location: Vibo Valentzia Italy
- Verified that the reconfiguration, welding fabrication and testing of various High Pressure Air Cooled Heat Exchangers were carried out in accordance with ISO 13706, ASME VIII DIV 2 2007 and AKCO Project specification requirements.
NOV 2007 – AUG 2010
AKCO Kashagan EP, Rosetti Marino Italy
Product: Production, Testing and Injection Manifolds
Position: QA/IVB
Location: Rosetti Marino Italy
- Liaised with Client and Contractor NDE/WELDING specialists.
- Carried out selected reviews of Contractors’ NDE/Welding Systems and Audit Reports at intervals during production.
FEB 2011 – APR 2011
RBG Invergordon
Position: Client QC Inspector
Location: Invergordon
- Performed welding inspection.
- Performed coating inspection.
- Monitored QC Test Plan activities.
- Reviewed documentation.
SEP 2010 – FEB 2011
Haverton Hill, Stockton On Tees
Position: QC Inspector
Location: Haverton Hill, Stockton On Tees
- Performed all QC monitoring and related activities.
- Reviewed documentation and verified compliance with project and code requirements.
FEB 2007 – MAY 2007
South Hook LNG Project
Position: Client NDT Supervisor/Auditor
- Performed radiographic interpretation.
- Coordinated NDT activities.
- Liaised with various NDT establishments.
- Reviewed documentation.
Skills
- Site Lead Inspection
- QA/QC Management
- Welding Inspection
- Coating Inspection
- NDT Coordination
- Radiographic Interpretation
- NDE/Welding Systems Review
- Contractor Surveillance
- Inspection Team Supervision
- Fabrication Inspection
- Testing and Qualification Review
- Load-Out Inspection
- Documentation Review
- Data-Book Compilation
- Independent Verification
Commodities
- Pool Liners
- Winches
- Hoist Blocks
- Sheaves
- Subsea PLETs
- Subsea Jumpers
- Subsea Ball Valves
- Launchers and Receivers
- Pipeline Structures
- Seafastenings
- Displacement Initiators
- Adjustable Pipe Supports
- Raw Gas Injection Units
- Heat Exchangers
- Injection Manifolds
- Pipework
- Structural Facilities
- Welded Structures