CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME:

Joseph Fisher

ADDRESS:

12 Dorchester Way,
Prenton,
Birkenhead,
Wirral,
CH43-9JJ

DATE OF BIRTH:

30 June 1953

DRIVING LICENCE:

Full / Clean

MOBILE:

0044 - (0)7979791145 /

E-MAIL:

joe@qaweldspec.co.uk /

WEB PAGE LINK;

6a Piazzale Foscari
Apptment 3,
Marghera,
Venice, (VE)
ITALY,

joe.fisher47@googlemail.com

http://www.qaweldspec.co.uk (Click link for web page)

DISCIPLINE:

QA/QC Mechanical Engineering (Including Welding Inspection,

Vendor Inspection,Welding/Strip Weld O/Lay; Piping,Valves,Fittings,
QA/QC Co-ordination), Witness of various FAT Testing operations
including,Hydrotesting During Sub-Sea X Tree; Connectors/Hubbs;
PLET,s + PLEM,s Pipeline Termination,s , P.W.H.T. Stress
Relief,Normalising, and Quenching,procedures,
ECDL Windows,PC.Literate,word attatchments,Excel,etc,

QUALIFICATIONS:
CSWIP, Senior Welding Inspector, level 3.2
P.C.N. Senior Welding Inspector 3.2.

Radiographic Interpretation, ( PCN .3.2)

Registered Welding Inspector (T.W.I.)
European Welding Inspector
Approved mechanical surveyor (Zurich insurance)
City & Guilds Parts 1 & 2 Mechanical Engineering
Offshore survival fire-safety cert (expired)
B.N.F.L Safety/Firefighting - B/A courses 1,2, r2,c2
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE;

A career of 30 years with a comprehensive and qualified working

knowledge of across the spectrum of Inspection services, Witness
and acceptance of WPS/WPQT All Mechanical Testing, I.E. Charpy,
Tensile, Hardness, Awareness of Chemical Properties and
Hardness Values, Heat Inputs, Corrosion susceptibility QA/QC
Coordination and
Document Control. Review/Control of ITP/IAP, M.D.R. activities,
within the UK and Overseas. Experience gained on diverse projects
on/offshore and provided a through knowledge of a wide range of

materials /standards B.S / ASME-ANSI, (CRA Strip+Bead O/lay

625/825) and associated equipment. OCTG Casing, Steel Grading,
Threaded drill pipe, Coil tubing, On/Offshore CWC Coated Linepipe,
Various aspects of Drilling Equipment requirements, Witness of
various FAT Testing operations including,Hydrotesting During SubSea X Tree; Connectors/Hubbs; PHLET,s + PLEM,s Pipeline
Termination,s ,Fully conversant with British, European and American
specifications and standards. Familiar with PED (Pressure
Equipment Directive), also conversant with ATEX environmental
classification and designation. Competent and able to comprehend
and implement relevant agreed contract specifications and
procedures.
FEBRUARY 2013 PRESENT MAY 2013
VARIOUS END USERS

AD-HOC VENDOR INSPECTION EUROPEWIDE

Workshop inspection of construction of L/P-H/P Gas compressor + Rotation equipment. Hub

+ shaft matching, and couplings, Full inspection duties during construction of high/lowpressure gas turbine,Inlet/Exhaust Plenum, WHRU, HVAC, Main Compressor Structure
Base Plate, Compression casings / Nozzles, vessels, Raw Material Cross Over Valve
Block,Turbine Compressor, Lube Oil Heaters, Synthetic Lube Oil Coolers, Electric Motor test
bed verification (pre-delivery), also witnessing of post test Inspection of: dry gas bearing
seal Integrity. Casing gas seal test. Supplying various operating production module dry gas
panels and integrated pipework. Coordination / communication and in -depth reporting
between manufacturer and Customer contractual requirements; Ensuring all relevant
documentation (full suite) is presented and Reviewed/Approved before signing off and
issuing of IRN; Visit to Pipemill suppliers (Croatia) of exoctic steel materials (Zeron) review
of weld procedures, Close attention of all aspects of WPS values (heat inputs) at time of
welding. also test house achievments,(Charpy/Toughness) for C/S -30 ;
SNEPCo (SHELL) BONGA NORTHWEST PHASE 11
;
CAMERON VALVES (LEEDS) FLOW/SUBSEA CVC FABRICATION; RESIDENT CLIENT QA/QC
INSPECTOR;
SEPTEMBER 11 JANUARY 2013.
Subsea Hardware Inspector duties included surveillance Monitoring and attendance of
Inspection and Test for CVC CONNECTORS/HUBS from raw to FAT condition all levels
of assembly- Witness of Hold points as defined in the approved Contractor (Cameron)
Inspection Test Plans on behalf of Company (SNEPCo); Review and acceptance of
Contractor ITP QC records on behalf of Company;
Control and inform the Contractor of a non-conformance situation and request remedial
action. Report non conformance as necessary, including agreeing detailed
recommendations for remedial action with the Contractor; Provide QC progress reports
to the Company project team; Resident Inspector at Cameron Leeds Facility, for
manufacture, inspection and testing of Subsea Connector component parts; Coordinator

Instructions / Comments / Work Scope; QA/QC European Vendor inspection (FAT)

Attendance at material suppliers of Valve, Pipe, Fittings; Reviewing of material (Raw /
Finished); Coating/insulation. Certification/Documentation according to relevant
requirements and standards, verification of materials, Size/Grade and Traceability
Markings, and Quantities,
Full control of Q.C.P.; Overseeing and acceptance of Bead WELD O/LAY and PWHT procedures
testing operations raising/closeout of N.C.R.s Review, Witness, Monitoring/random inspection and
Hold (H) Witness (W), points. Overseeing and Review (R) and signing off Q.C.P. material
certification witnessing of mechanical testing chemical content of materials, adherence to set
construction sequence steps; F.O.A.K / KPI, s observations and progress off IAP look ahead,
Overall Surveillance during construction
Nuovo Pignone (GENP) FIRENZE.
DRAGADOS SUB SEA GAS STORAGE PROJECT

RESIDENT CLIENT QA/QC INSPECTOR;

NOV 10 JUNE 2011.

Familiar with aspects of the European PED (pressure equipment directive). The role was client
position. And involved responding to requests for assistance as they work towards demonstrating
PED compliance, act as a focal point for technical queries on other applicable EU directives E.G.
Machinery, ATEX (zone classification), Construction Products WHRU, GAS PANELS, HEAT
EXCHANGERS, ACCUMULATORS, COOLERS, etc.; Review and comment/annotate all
presented working procedures by supplier using virtual reality CITRIX isolated system for
acceptance.
QA/QC European Vendor inspection (FAT) Attendance at material suppliers of Valve, Pipe,
Fittings
Overlay/Cladded;(ITALY);
reviewing
of
material
(Raw
/
Finished);
Certification/Documentation according to relevant requirements and standards, verification of
materials, Size/Grade and Traceability Markings, and Quantities,
Full control of Q.C.P.; Overseeing and acceptance of WELD / PWHT procedures testing
operations raising/closeout of N.C.R.s Review, Witness, Monitoring/random inspection and hold
points, Overseeing and review and signing off Q.C.P. material certification witnessing of
mechanical testing chemical content of materials, adherence to set construction sequence steps
and progress of IAP look ahead, Overall Surveillance during construction
EXXON MOBIL EXPLORATION PROJECT; AB15 GAS GATHERING (ANGOLA)
PTL / MEL; Ltd; ABERDEEN, QA/QC CLIENT INSPECTOR
OCT 08 Aug 10;
Overseeing/monitoring acceptance and review of radiographs signing off W.P.S,
documentation and. material certification For sub-sea PLETS/ILT/PLEMS line
Termination/Manifolds and inline fabrications, Witnessing of all WPS and subsequent
mechanical testing and result evaluation of materials, Witnessing of pressurized simulation
of pig retrieval and pig alert function. Compilation of progress status spreadsheet throughout
all WPS qualification testing results, and all other relevant activities,
SHELL HARWHEEL PROJECT; (OMAN)

VENDOR QA/QC INSPECTOR

JULY 07 OCT 08
QA/QC European Vendor inspection Attendance at material suppliers of Valve, Pipe, Fittings;
(ITALY); Galperti, Technoforge, Valve Italia, Santafede, Mega, .IBF, Dalmine, reviewing of material
(Raw / Finished); Certification/Documentation according to relevant requirements and standards,
verification of materials, Size/Grade and Traceability Markings, and Quantities, reporting to head
office with detailed report of material cert content and documentation, Packing condition of precise
amount of materials to be released.
Construction (Walter Tosto (Chieti) of five (5) large Dia x Med wall; W/t; 15 to 25 mm x 400mm;
Reactors;
Full control of Q.C.P.; Overseeing and acceptance of TOFD Validation prior to commencement
and Full coverage of all TOFD circumferential weld testing operations raising/closeout of N.C.R.s
review, witness, monitoring/random inspection and hold points, Overseeing and review and
signing off Q.C.P. material certification witnessing of mechanical testing chemical content of
materials, adherence to set construction sequence steps, review of radiographs of all segmental
head, circumferential, and longitudinal welding manual and sub/arc, positioning and fit up of all
external fitments + nozzles, monitoring proximity and orientation as per drawing requirements;
Surveillance during construction;

EMPLOYMENT; RESIDENT CLIENT QA/QC INSPECTOR;

B.I.E. TECHNICAS REUNIDIAS RABIGH/PEMEX H/WALL REACTOR CONSTRUCTION;
A.T.B. FACILLITY BRESCIA (ITALY)
JULY 06 JUNE 07;
Construction of four (4) large dia x heavy wall; w/t; 250mm x 4800mm; hydro/demet reactors;
Full control of Q.C.P.; Overseeing and acceptance of TOFD Validation prior to
commencement and Full coverage of all TOFD circumferential weld testing operations
raising/closeout of N.C.R.s review, witness, monitoring/random inspection and hold points,
Witness of BASE PLATE to REACTOR template fitting simulation. Overseeing and review and
signing off Q.C.P. material certification witnessing of mechanical testing chemical content of
materials, adherence to set construction sequence steps, review of radiographs of all
segmental head, circumferential, and longitudinal and Strip O/lay CRA (625/825) welding
manual and sub/arc, positioning and fit up of all external fitments + nozzles, monitoring
proximity and orientation as per drawing requirements; Surveillance during construction;

EMPLOYMENT:
NUOVO-PIGNONE (ITALY): QATAR GAS II + III. + RAS-LAFFAN PROJECT.
QA/QC
INSPECTOR
FEB. 06 MAY 06.
Workshop inspection of construction of C3 (propane)-N2 (nitrogen)+MR (mix) gas
compressor casings + Rotation equipment. Hub + shaft matching, and couplings,
Full inspection duties during construction of heavy wall casting, high-pressure gas turbine
compression casings / vessels, Turbine compressor and electric motor test bed verification,
also witnessing of post test Inspection of: dry gas bearing seal Integrity. Casing gas seal
test, vendor inspection visits to outside Contractor. Supplying various operating production
module panels. Coordination / communication and in -depth reporting between
manufacturer and Customer contractual requirements i.e. raising and close-out of N.C.R.S;
EMPLOYMENT:
B.I.E; WOODSIDE P.O.G. PROJECT
BUTTING PIPEMILL (GERMANY)
AUG. 05-FEB 06
Material inspection of outer carbon steel and cladded stainless steel line pipe,
Traceability of all materials pertaining to C.R.A. Line Pipe.Inspection of W/T;
1st + 2nd End-Main Body ID / OD; O.O.R; O.O.S.; Coating and coat repairs
Witnessing of welding process for welding of longitudinal welded seams prior
To internal and external pipe being sleeved and hydro statically expanded
To Buttings B.U.B.I. C.R.A.line pipe process,
Final bench inspection of all pipe i.e. Hydrostatic Testing, Ovallity checking, Identification
Stamping, Prior to final release of C.R.A. line pipe for despatch.
STOLT OFFSHORE (NORWAY); LANGLED PROJECT
MAR.05 JULY 05
Pipe Tracking and Loadout of all Plain, Anode & EX-H/W Buckle Arrestors C.W.C. carbon
steel pipes from pipe coating contractor Bredero Shaw (Norway), for construction of sub
sea pipeline, supplying L.B. 200, lay barge. Visual inspection of pipes, numbering, and
condition of concrete coating and exposed steel, receipt of all O,S,D, Documentation to put
through the system, compilation of email information, as per load out,
MOODY INTERNATIONAL (UK)

QA/QC VENDOR INSPECTOR

FEB.04 FEB.05
QA/QC Vendor inspection of construction of Wellhead & horizontal xmas tree actuator gate and
needle valves, nitrogen gas + hydro test witnessing of up/downstream, actuator function test at
valve manufacturers; Oliver valves(Manchester) / Bentley(stroud), Attendance at material
suppliers of pipe and fittings, review of material certification/documents according to relevant

standards, verification of materials, Size/grade and traceability markings, and quantities,

reporting to head office with detailed daily report of material content and documentation precise
amount of materials to be released.
AL JAWABI OIL COMPANY (LIBYA)
PLANT QA/QC INSPECTOR
MAR. 03- NOV. 03
Petro/chem. Discharge terminal mechanical / tank inspection, witnessing of p.s.v. And actuator
function tests on test beds for all gas plant vessel and production piping systems throughout.
Gas plant. Renewal of tank floors, shell plates, roof and all associated pipe work, also
refurbishment of 20 condensate pipeline desert based, front end inspection, coating, hydro
testing, ditching, backfill. Review of final hand over packages prepared by contractor.
BORD GAIS ERIN/ MCO,S
JAN. 02 DEC. 02

CLIENT QA/QC INSPECTOR

Gas pipeline to the west 30 gas pipeline Dublin to Galway overseeing of joint venture
contractors. Sacim/Roadbridge. General surveillance of all pipeline construction duties, familiar
with semi automatic welding processes,saturnax (crc) passo and vermatt, carrying out parameter
checks during mainline production, final cathodic protection and Pearson testing and coating
integrity acceptance, review of contractors final documentation packages prior to acceptance by
s.p.i.

I.A.C.S. LTD

WELDING / COATING INSPECTOR

OCT. 01 - JAN. 02
Esso Jet Line project Southampton to Gatwick airport. 8 overland carbon steel aviation fuel
transmission pipeline. General pipeline welding inspection duties i.e. mainline, tie-ins special fabs
and coatings lower and lay. Bar chart compilation. Street work tie ins and supervision, of safety
observations and adherence.
ROXBY / TRANSCO

PIPELINE INSPECTOR
MAR. 01 -OCT.01

Construction of 36 carbon steel gas transmission pipeline south Wales Carmarthen general
welding inspection duties i.e. tie-ins special fabrications coatings lower and lay backfill.
IPEC INSPECTION SERVICES

FABRICATION SUPERVISOR

FEB. 2000-NOV. 2000;

Fabrication of 8 carbon steel gas transmission pipeline Ballincollig/Ballineen. (Ireland)
Coordination between welding crews and NDT technicians after completion of special fabrications
i.e. RDX / RVX / RLX. Compilation of butt numbering system for construction of bar chart.
Supervision of lower and lay followed by overseeing backfilling operations.

BORD GAIS/IPEC (IRELAND)

WELDING INSPECTOR
FEB. 99-OCT. 99

Various gas pipelines and AGIs in Ireland responsible for coordination review and witnessing of
hydro
testing, hot taps, pigging and documentation. Liaise with client, contractor;
ENRON ENERGY SERVICES (TURKEY)

QA/QC INSPECTOR

JUNE 98-DEC. 98
Full inspection duties during installation of large diameter heavy wall, high pressure gas
turbine steam drum casings / vessel, overseeing all circumferential and longitudinal
welding positioning and fit up of all external fitments + nozzles, monitoring proximity and
orientation as per drawing requirements,
Coordination / communication and in -depth reporting between contractor and Customer
contractual requirements i.e. issuing and close-out of N.C.R.S .Responsible for
coordination surveillance and
final inspection during the re-fit of HP steam drum
modifications as per B.S. 5500, ASME 1X on the Marmara Ereglisi power station Istanbul
Turkey, project. Duties included final inspection after heat treatment, witness hydro testing
and certification, documentation review and preparation of final certification packages.

Q.G.P.C. (QATAR)

QA/QC INSPECTOR
JAN. 98 MAY 98
Responsible for surveillance, coordination and final inspection during the installation of 30 Kuff
gas pipeline and AGI. Duties included monitoring of welder performance, review of radiographs
witness hydro testing and preparation of final documentation.
NES RECRUITMENT LTD (BELFAST)
MAR. 97 DEC. 97

QA/QC INSPECTOR

Responsible for the surveillance and documenting welding on the topsides piping and
construction of the turret rotation umbilical section of Schahallion project (FPSO) Harland &
Wolfe. Belfast, Control of all N.D.T. requirements for full skid associated pipe work topsides.

QA NDT SERVICES LTD

QA/QC / PLANT INSPECTOR

AUG. 96-FEB. 97

Various petro chem facilities in the North West responsible for surveillance during various plant
shutdowns on the tanks, vessels, heat exchangers and pipe work modification. Duties included
preparation of dossiers, review of NDT reports witness hydro testing and final certification
packages.

Q.G.P.C. QATAR

QA/QC/WELDING INSPECTOR
JAN. 95-JUNE 96

Based at Umm Saidd refinery Doha, day to day surveillance of welding, hydro testing, NDT and
review of radiographs. Final inspection approval of certification and work packages.

COSTAIN OIL & GAS

WELDING INSPECTOR
JULY 91 NOV. 94

Installation of various gas pipelines and AGIS in southern Ireland, duties included surveillance of
welding, coordination of NDT and final preparation of documentation for client approval.
QA NDT SERVICES LTD

WELDING SUPERVISOR
NOV. 89 - JUNE 91

Responsible for the day-to-day running of the welding school /department duties included liaison
with various clients for the training / upgrading of their welders. Running of welding procedures
and welder qualifications. Coordinate the NDT and destructive testing with the various in house
managers and with third party inspectors to witness bend tests charpy impact etc.