Professional Summary
Senior Welder with extensive experience in high-integrity manual TIG, MIG, and MMA welding across biopharmaceutical pipework, process skids, and structural steel fabrication in Ireland.
Demonstrated track record of achieving tight radiographic pass standards, following stringent WPS guidelines, and maintaining high shop safety standards.
Work Experience
Kildare Precision Fabricators
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Pipe and TIG Welder
Mar 2020 – Present
- Lead welding operations on high-purity orbital and manual TIG pipework for biopharmaceutical and semiconductor client installations across greater Dublin.
- Execute full-penetration butt welds on thin-wall 316L stainless steel tubing and exotic nickel alloys adhering to ASME BPE standards.
- Collaborate with QA/QC inspectors during non-destructive testing (NDT), consistently maintaining weld defect rejection rates under 0.8 percent on radiographic inspection.
- Mentor four apprentice fabricators in pipe fit-up, purging techniques, and torch angle control to achieve first-time weld test certification.
Celtic Marine & Heavy Steel
Dublin, Ireland
Fabrication Welder
Aug 2015 – Feb 2020
- Fabricated heavy structural assemblies, subsea support frames, and pressure containment manifolds using flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and submerged arc techniques.
- Interpreted complex isometric fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to prepare joint bevels accurately.
- Performed visual weld inspections and dye penetrant testing (PT) on pre-machined heavy weldments prior to third-party inspection sign-off.
Liffey Mechanical Services
Dublin, Ireland
Junior Welder
Jul 2012 – Jul 2015
- Assembled, aligned, and welded commercial heating and chilled water pipe networks using manual metal arc (MMA) and MIG processes.
- Operated workshop machinery including plasma cutters, hydraulic break presses, and band saws to prepare raw spools to exact tolerances.
- Ensured safe site fabrication practices and adherence to permit-to-work protocols in active plant rooms.
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology
Advanced Certificate Craft (Level 6) · Metal Fabrication and Welding · Dublin, Ireland · Distinction · Sept 2008 – Jun 2012
Completed standard four-year standards-based craft apprenticeship through SOLAS and Dublin Institute of Technology, covering sheet metal development, pressure vessel fabrication, and advanced fusion welding processes.
Fabrication Projects
Clean-in-Place (CIP) Skid Fabrication
Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
- Fabricated and fitted 420 metres of clean-utility 316L stainless steel process line for a biopharmaceutical production suite in Dublin.
- Maintained full inert argon back-purging to ensure zero root oxidation, delivering 100 percent borescopic inspection pass criteria.
Technical Skills
TIG (GTAW) Welding
MIG / MAG (GMAW) Welding
MMA (SMAW) Welding
Orbital Welding
Stainless Steel (316L) Fabrication
Pipe Fitting & Purging
Blueprint & Isometric Reading
ASME Section IX & EN ISO 9606-1
Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
Weld Quality Inspection
Languages
English
C2
Irish
B1
Certifications
ISO 9606-1 Qualification in TIG (141) and MMA (111) Process Pipe
TWI Certification Services · May 2025
ASME IX Pipe Welding Performance Qualification (6G)
Irish Welding Bureau · Sept 2024
Safe Pass Health and Safety Awareness
SOLAS · Mar 2024
Community Involvement
Dublin Youth Vocational Trades Initiative
Dublin, Ireland · Sept 2023 – May 2025
- Workshop Mentor
- Delivered practical welding workshops and workshop safety demonstrations for transition-year students exploring technical trade careers.