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Bart Andrews

Calgary,AB

Summary

Experienced QA/QC Welding Inspector at PBM Services Limited, specializing in weld quality enhancement through comprehensive inspections and targeted training initiatives. Skilled in identifying defects and ensuring compliance with welding codes, resulting in significant cost savings and risk mitigation. Focused on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and maintaining high industry standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QA/QC Welding Inspector

PBM Services Limited
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated training sessions for welders and inspectors alike to increase understanding of welding standards and procedures, leading to higher overall proficiency levels.
  • Mitigated risk exposure for potential legal disputes or claims related to poor weld quality by ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to industry regulations.
  • Improved weld quality by consistently inspecting and evaluating welding processes, materials, and equipment.
  • Reduced project costs through the efficient use of resources during inspection activities, minimizing rework and waste.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by reviewing technical documentation, such as material test reports and procedure qualification records.
  • Increased project efficiency by promptly identifying defects and recommending corrective actions for welding discrepancies.

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Pro- Solutions Industrial
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Facilitated training sessions for welders and inspectors alike to increase understanding of welding standards and procedures, leading to higher overall proficiency levels.
  • Mitigated risk exposure for potential legal disputes or claims related to poor weld quality by ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to industry regulations.
  • Improved weld quality by consistently inspecting and evaluating welding processes, materials, and equipment.
  • Reduced project costs through the efficient use of resources during inspection activities, minimizing rework and waste.
  • Ensured compliance with industry standards by reviewing technical documentation, such as material test reports and procedure qualification records.
  • Increased project efficiency by promptly identifying defects and recommending corrective actions for welding discrepancies.

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Cord, Worley Parsons
11.2019 - 09.2020

Executed quality control duties during scheduled outages to ensure operational integrity.

Supervised hydro testing and visual inspections of completed welds.

Conducted thorough flange inspections to maintain safety standards.

Performed specialized tasks including closure inspections and welding assessments.

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Tradesman Enterprises
10.2018 - 09.2019

Performed hydrotesting and visual testing of welds to ensure compliance with specifications.

Managed ordering of non-destructive testing (NDT) services for quality assurance.

Submitted requests for information (RFI) and corrective action reports (CAR) to document project status.

Conducted welding inspections during construction of water treatment plant for Tech Cominco Operations in Sparwood, BC.

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Canada Coast Guard
01.2017 - 09.2018

Conducted inspections of piping structural members and modular components during shipbuilding process.

Maintained adherence to Lloyd's of London standards and Government of Canada regulations.

Served primarily in quality assurance role during constructiob of vessel “Sir John Franklin.”

Education

Level 2 Welding Inspection -

CSA
Calgary
2017

Level 1 CWB Inspector Training - Welding Inspection

CSA
Calgary, AB
04.2015

Skills

  • Defect identification
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Quality management systems
  • Welding code compliance
  • Welding procedures
  • Welding inspection expertise

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Red seal welder

B pressure welder

Pipefitter apprentice

35 years in trades

Timeline

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Pro- Solutions Industrial
12.2019 - 09.2020

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Cord, Worley Parsons
11.2019 - 09.2020

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Tradesman Enterprises
10.2018 - 09.2019

QA/QC Welding Inspector

PBM Services Limited
01.2017 - 01.2023

QA/QC Welding Inspector

Canada Coast Guard
01.2017 - 09.2018

Level 2 Welding Inspection -

CSA

Level 1 CWB Inspector Training - Welding Inspection

CSA
Bart Andrews