Managing Director

• Oct 2018 - Present

The Welding Development centre offers to the engineering industry:- - comprehensive Welding Engineering support - Welder Training and Upskilling. -Third Party witnessing of Welder examination and Certification support. -RWC Consultancy (BS EN ISO 14731) to satisfy BS EN 1090, BS EN ISO 3834 and EN ISO 15085 Requirements. -Provide advice on certification requirements. -Support during the development of welding procedures that meet all relevant standards and requirements. -Writing, qualifying and coordinating WPQR'S. -Formulate your welding procedures (WPS’s) to EN, ISO, ASME, AWS and other international standards. -Support in selecting the right non-destructive testing method for welding Inspection. -Help raise the quality of welded products to the level required to enter new market sectors. -Provide a review of your current welding documentation and highlighting any Issues. -Formulate and justify a request for concession from standard or contractual requirements. -Identify Welding problems. -Review of failure rates and to identify any potential issues thus reducing rework. -Reduce costs and downtime. - Site and In house NDT services

Business Development & Technical Director

• Oct 2018 - Present

Founder of NECIT Services Ltd and current Business Development & Technical Director. Managing a team of international Business Development managers to align to company vision and strategic goals. Technical review of contracts. Creating systems and procedures to Develop the NECIT Group products, services and capabilities. Identifying and setting Board level vision and strategy. As a premier inspection resource, NECIT Services provides rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) surveillance, Auditing and Expediting. Our dedicated personnel can be on site representing your best interests, ensuring stringent adherence throughout the manufacturing, fabrication and construction stages to quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), drawings and contractual specifications. In addition, we can provide resident and ad hoc site inspectors and expediters to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and according to contractual requirements. We host an ever growing global network of mult disciplined field personnel, to provide secure and vital 'on-site' verification presence , whilst guaranteeing contractual and specification compliance and adding value to our client's specific requirements. Our diverse inspection database hosts numerous inspectors with vast experience in surveillance, monitoring, inspection, auditing and expediting in mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation as well as protective coating disciplines. We offer our clients full flexibility of cover, from spot or ad hoc inspections to long term project work.

Construction & Inspection group manager

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2018

The Granherne SURF Construction Management & Inspection Services Group is committed to satisfying each client’s unique needs and challenges. Through years of experience on all types of subsea facilities they we know how to evaluate your project, identify potential risks and assign the right team with the right plan to execute the work. In addition, through our extensive experience and KBR’s global supplier database network, we have relationships with top-tier subcontractors and inspectors around the world to ensure safe, successful execution. As a premier inspection resource, Granherne Inspection Services Group provides rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) services. Our inspectors ensure stringent adherence throughout the manufacturing, fabrication and construction stages to quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), drawings and contractual specifications. In addition, we can provide resident and on-site inspectors and expeditors to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and according to the work scopes.

Quality, welding and coating specialist

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

Quality, Welding and coating specialist on the MOG Bahr Essalam phase 2 project team based at Technip Aberdeen. Project scope of work includes pipeline, valves, umbilicals and jumpers, subsea isolation valves and Xmas trees. Technical review of all project documentation ensuring in line with international standards and client specifications Dealing with project TQs and deviations. reviewing ITPS and marking up Inspection activities. Attending kick off meetings. Liasing with Independant certification Body for inspection issuing requests for service, reviewing quotations and reviewing/ approving CVs of prospective inspectors. Coordinating company inspectors and setting inspection deliverables. Assisting with inspection budget control. Review of all project inspection reports from ICB inspectors. Approval of project procedures. Attending weekly project technical close out meetings. Responsible for final review and acceptance of MRBs for all project deliverables

Mechanical Supervisor

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

Client Representative

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

Process qualification testing for plate manufacture and process qualification for Pipe manufacture for Noble Leviathan project. Areas covered during manufacture: • On site point of contact on behalf of Noble Energy. • Pre-production meetings / pre-inspection meetings. • Review of 3.1 material certification • Rolling operations. • Pipe forming operations. • Witnessing tack welding and SAW longitudinal seam welding. • Witnessing NDT operations on both plate and pipe: Automatic UT, Phased array, Manual UT, Penetrant Testing, PMI and Magnetic particle inspection. • Review of NDT operator qualification, Procedures and Reports. • Covering all aspects of weld procedure qualifications (SAW) for seam welding and (GMAW/SMAW) welding repairs, associated welding consumable control and certification. • Review of welding operator qualifications. • Witnessing hydro testing of pipes • Witnessing cold expansion of pipes • Mechanical testing including, tensile, CVN, Macro, Hardness, chemical analysis, bend testing, CTOD, DWTT, SSC and HIC testing with review and analysis of results. • Selection of fatigue pipe samples • Review of material certification • Dimensional inspection of plate and pipe • Documentation/ procedure review

Quality Inspector

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2016

South Santa Cruz & Baratria projects - BEL Valves, Newcastle Overseeing the Factory acceptance testing, NDT and coating inspection of Subsea gate and Hydraulic spring return valves. • Review of NDT (MT & RT) reports and review of Radiographs • Witnessing FAT activities to Valve test procedures (VTP) • Witnessing Coating activities and coating inspection/testing. • Review of Valve test record sheets (VTRS) South Santa Cruz & Baratria projects - BEL Valves, Newcastle Overseeing the Factory acceptance testing, NDT and coating inspection of Subsea gate and Hydraulic spring return valves. • Review of NDT (MT & RT) reports and review of Radiographs • Witnessing FAT activities to Valve test procedures (VTP) • Witnessing Coating activities and coating inspection/testing. • Review of Valve test record sheets (VTRS)

Client Representative

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

Witnessing of activities of behalf of Technip for replacement Hot stab receptacle •Goods inward inspection •Hydrostatic testing •final inspection •Final documentation review Witnessing of activities of behalf of Technip for replacement Hot stab receptacle •Goods inward inspection •Hydrostatic testing •final inspection •Final documentation review

QC Inspector

• Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

Mid Water Arch Buoyancy Tank Assembly - WD Close Newcastle Overseeing the fabrication of 9 buoyancy tanks constructed in accordance with PD 5500: 2015 and structural support frames in accordance with EMUA 158:2014. • Use of Isometric, shop and as built drawings • Review of NDT (MT & UT) reports, procedures and witnessing of testing • Control and segregation of project materials • Conducting vessel close out inspections prior to final closure welds. • Review of Manufacturer inspection reports

Client Representative

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

Client representative for Petrobras conducting Vendor inspections across North East of UK. - Witnessing of Mechanical testing - Review of material certification - Witnessing of Hydrostatic testing - Coating/ Painting Inspection - FAT of Valves - Final Product inspections - Dimensional surveys - Review of Manufacturing record books (MRB) prior to release & shipping. Client representative for Petrobras conducting Vendor inspections across North East of UK. - Witnessing of Mechanical testing - Review of material certification - Witnessing of Hydrostatic testing - Coating/ Painting Inspection - FAT of Valves - Final Product inspections - Dimensional surveys - Review of Manufacturing record books (MRB) prior to release & shipping.

Site Representative

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Client representative for Murphy Oil overseeing weld procedure qualifications for flowlines on Dalmatian south project at Subsea 7 facility in Glasgow. - Monitoring of welding operations - Review of material and consumable certification - Witnessing mechanical testing and review of associated test reports - Witnessing of NDT operations including MT, Manual UT, RT and AUT with review of associated NDT reports. - Review and approval of manual, Vermaat and ALX as run welding data prior to WPS submission. - Witnessing manufacture and testing of AUT validation welds. Client representative for Murphy Oil overseeing weld procedure qualifications for flowlines on Thunderbird project at General cables (Silec) - Witnessing FAT, bedding sheath production, Packing and dispatch of shielded and armoured subsea umbilical cable for Thunderbird project. - FAT included: high voltage testing, leakage current testing, insulation resistance testing, DC resistance testing, Screen resistance testing, Crosstalk testing, time domain reflectometry, destructive testing and dimensional control. - Review and acceptance of final documentation packages. - Witnessing of packing and dispatch of product.

Client Representative

• May 2015 - May 2015

Client representative for BP on Thunder horse gas expert riser check valve intervention Project at BEL Valves facility. Scope was to oversee the flow rate measurement of a simulated leak test on 4 1/16"​ bypass valve fitted to 20" swing check valve. Client representative for BP on Thunder horse gas expert riser check valve intervention Project at BEL Valves facility. Scope was to oversee the flow rate measurement of a simulated leak test on 4 1/16"​ bypass valve fitted to 20" swing check valve.

Subsea Quality Engineer

• Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

On site Client inspector at Sandvik Chomutov Precision Tubes and Schoeller Bleckmann Edelstahlrohr. Responsible for representing multiple clients in the delivery of their Super Duplex umbilical project tube. Responsibilities include but not exclusive: - • Daily maintenance and control of all project documentation and ensuring full adherence to the ITP. • Responsible for compilation of weekly project reports. • Review and acceptance of 3.1 material certification and product chemical analysis. • Annealing operations • inspection of welding operations. • Inspection of coiling (cold deformation) operations. • Review of ET, UT & PT inspection documentation as well as real time radiography data. • Witnessing all mechanical testing, G48, Sigma Phase, Impact testing , Sigma phase and ferrite analysis along with review of the associated documentation. • Witnessing of hydrostatic and burst testing • MDRB final review During my time at NDE Global Technical Services, I have had the pleasure of conducting a number of short term posts as client Representative supporting their vendor inspection needs on subsea projects. The Vendor inspections range from: • Materials Inspection • Mechanical testing (Tensile, Impact, Bend, Hardness, CTOD, STRA, G48, Macro/Micro) • Annealing (Numerous materials) • Induction pipe bending operations • Dimensional Inspections • Valve Manufacture and Refurbishment • Weld procedures • Coating and painting inspection including process qualifications. • Welding operations (FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW & SAW) • FAT ( Hydrostatic testing, Pneumatic testing and Function testing) • NDT operations including UT, ET, MT, PT & RT • Final Inspection (Various subsea equipment) • MDRB final review • Issuing Inspection release Certification in accordance with EN 10204:2004

Client Representative

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

client representative witnessing Large Scale Friction Tests to be performed for the Heidelberg Project with the Subsea 7 friction test bench simulating Borealis J-lay tower friction clampsuse in real conditions.Large Scale Friction Tests aim to:- Check & confirm that Friction Clamp system can sustain project catenary loads,- Check & confirm that coating integrity is not compromised when squeezed,Five types of tests performed:- Holding Capacity Tests (verifing system can sustain project loads with a satisfactory safety factorand ensuring coating integrity in project conditions),- Coating Indentation Tests (measure coating indentation, confirm that second coating layer isnot damaged and mechanical integrity of the protective Top layer is not compromised),- Repeatability Tests (Assess multiple coating squeeze effect on holding capacity and coatingintegrity),- Slippage Tests (checking of the Coating Coefficient of Friction and maximum holding capacity),- Creeping Tests (Assess the holding of the line during a long stand by).In order to simulate real offshore conditions as much as possible, all tests will be performed at “hot”temperature (between 30°C and 50°C).

Client Representative

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

Client representative at EUPEC facility in France for the procedure qualification testing (PQT) of 3 and 5 layer PP with FBE for Field joint coating of Heidelberg export pipeline and riser.Witnessing and monitoring of abrasive blast cleaning, contamination evaluation and testing, raw material testing, coating application, DSC testing, cathodic disbondment testing and adhesion testing.Review of associated test data and inspection reports.

Quality Engineer

• May 2013 - Oct 2013

On site, Quality Engineer at SANDVIK, Chomutov, Czech Republic overseeing the manufacture of super duplex sub-sea umbilical tubing. Role includes daily maintenance and control of all project documentation. Responsible for compilation of weekly project reports. Review and acceptance of material certification and product chemical analysis. Inspection of annealing operations and review of associated documentation. Witnessing weld procedures and review of WPS/WPAR. Monitoring and inspection of welding operations. Inspection of coiling (cold deformation) operations. Review of Eddie current, Ultrasonic and Dye penetrant inspection documentation as well as real time radiography data. Witnessing all mechanical testing including but not limited to G48, Sigma Phase, Impact testing and ferrite analysis and review of associated documentation. Witnessing of (FAT) hydrostatic and burst testing and responsible for acceptance of associated data. Final review and sign off of all manufacturing data complied with EN 10204 3.2 Certification for manufactured coils.

Multi Disciplined Inspector

• Jul 2010 - Aug 2010

Working on behalf AMEC on carrying out Welding inspection of Tie in and main line 30" , 10" and 6" high integrity pipe work including inspection of repair welds in accordance with API-1104. Interpretation of as built drawings and Isometrics as well as data input and maintenance of weld map. Assisted in maintaining project Inspection documentation. Preparing NDT requests and liaising with Phased array and Radiography technicians as well as carrying out Magnetic particle inspection. Inspection of surface preparation, Site coating and Holiday Detection of tie-in welded joins as well as main line field welded joints in accordance with BS EN ISO 7079 Pt A and AMEC/EDF coating procedures.

Multi Disciplined Inspector

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

Working on behalf of Client National Grid on the Wormington to Sapperton pipeline, principle contractor PPS Pipeline Systems, witnessing and carrying out Inspection of cold bending field pipe and stringing and backfill operations. Review of contractor’s method statements, COSHH documentation and risk assessments as well as lifting plans ensuring compliance with PUWER, EPA 1991 and LOLER. Inspection of surface preparation and coating of tie-in field welded joints in accordance with BS EN ISO 7079 Pt A and National Grid procedures.

Multi Disciplined Inspector

• Dec 2009 - Jun 2010

Multi Disciplined NDT Inspector for Promanex, Setilgest, BIS Bowfinger, Montage Vermeesen, CMI. NDT Methods which were utilised Included, but not limited to, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Hardness testing, also part of a 2 man team carrying out Phased array inspection. Monitoring of onsite Inspection equipment FFP and calibration, consumable stock control. Senior Painting Inspector for Promanex Ltd and SPX, Co-coordinating all aspects of paint application, surface preparation and inspection. Ensuring that all aspects of the project painting were governed with a robust system of audit, review, verification and inspection. Devising and maintaining painting project client documentation pack. Responsible for all operations within paint store including Paint consumable stock control, COSHH documentation maintenance. Welding and NDT Inspector for Kirby Group, Inspection of small bore high pressure instrumentation pipe work ensuring stringent quality levels are maintained. Ensuring NDT was carried out in accordance with clients quality levels

Lecturer

• Feb 2007 - Dec 2009

Conducting Training and examinations worldwide to BGAS Senior Painting & Site Coatings Inspection. Full responsibility for maintenance and quality of BGAS training equipment. Assisting in the development of new training courses and materials as well as QA issues. Also lecturing and training delivery of various associated disciplines including Visual welding inspection, General Inspection of offshore Structures Conducting Training and examinations worldwide to BGAS Senior Painting & Site Coatings Inspection. Full responsibility for maintenance and quality of BGAS training equipment. Assisting in the development of new training courses and materials as well as QA issues. Also lecturing and training delivery of various associated disciplines including Visual welding inspection, General Inspection of offshore Structures