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MICHAEL OLIVER OKON
Welder
UYO,AKWA IBOM
Summary
Diligent Pipe and Structural Welder with deep familiarity in the ship building, repairs and maintenance industry, also mastering multiple welding processes such SMAW, FCAW, MIG, Oxy-fuel Gas cutting and TIG. Bringing a decade of hands-on experience in fabrication of piping spools, installing and repairing piping systems and structures. Productive team player skillful in interpreting blueprints, isometrics drawings and diagrams. Fast learner possessing outstanding multitasking and time management abilities.
Focused with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy, with a Proven history of reliability and professionalism in General shipyard welding operations
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Combo Pipe Welder
M-OLIKON FABRICATION SERVICES (OWNER)
UYO, AKWA IBOM
01.2019 - Current
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Piping fabrication, installation, repairs and maintenance on vessels and Marine structures.
- Fabricate underground and high pressure storage tanks.
- Plan and execute work scope to meet clients satisfaction.
- Assessment, quotation and supervision of jobs and contracts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Pipe Welder
WEST ATLANTIC SHIPYARD
Onne FZE, RIVERS
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Welding of general piping structures and boat landings on vessels.
Structural Welder
JGH MARINES A/S
AMOLATA DISTRICT, Uganda
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Lay out, fit, and weld structural components like machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, furnace shells and general building of RoRo Ferry.
- Set up welding equipments and weld using SMAW process
- Performed Cutting operation using oxy-fuel Gas cutting tools.
- Specially assigned to weld X-ray welding joints on all underwater welding seams.
- Fabrication and welding of wheel house.
- Setting up of structural members and make tacks and final welds.
- Hands-on job training of personal assigned helpers to become welders.
Structural Welder
WEST ATLANTIC SHIPYARD
Onne FZE, RIVERS
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Worked correctly with each material such as steel or aluminum.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Welding of boat landings, offshore platforms and piping spools.
- Refit and welding of cropped off sections of damaged vessel structures.
- Fabrication and welding of pontoons.
- Fabrication and welding of gangways.
Welder's Mate( SIWES PROGRAM)
GILMORENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED
UYO, AKWA IBOM
01.2007 - 07.2007
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Education
National Technical Certificate - Block Laying, Brick Laying And Concreting
Government Technical College
Ewet-Offot, Uyo 09.2003 - 06.2009
Diploma (certificate Of Completion And Competency) - Welding And Fabrication Technology
Team-Fadamm Engineering Development Limited
No. 14 Obong Street, Uyo 02.2012 - 08.2012
Skills
Manual dexterity
Structural welding
Fabrication
Pipe fitting
Dependable and Responsible
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Organization and Time Management
Maintenance and Repair
Multitasking Abilities
Tool repair and maintenance
Reads piping isometric drawings
Reads and interprets welding drawings and symbols
Familiar with Crane/rigging Operations
Willingness to work nights, weekends and overtimes
Good team player capable of leading a team
Accomplishments
- Participated in fabrication and welding of the EGINA FPSO RPS WINCH WIRE CHANGE OUT (Bourbon Offshore Galawith) with accuracy and efficiency.-2018
- Collaborated with team of 15 welders in the fabrication and welding of RoRo Ferry.-2016
- Fabrication, welding and installation of diver's launching platforms on Bourbon Evolution 206&205 etc. -2018
- Fabrication and welding of Bongs platform on African Vision Vessel- 2015
- Participated in the maintenance, repairs and modification of over 700 vessels.-2013-present
Software
Certification
[Work At Height Training], [West Atlantic Shipyard] - [1day]
Additional Information
REFEREES:
Engineer Nathan Russel/Shawal Moses
(Steel Repairs Supervisors -West Atlantic Shipyard)
+2348057102174
Engineer Hurpkins Osaro
(Piping supervisor- West Atlantic Shipyard)
+234816570500
Engineer James Izegaegbe
(Former Steel Repairs Supervisor- West Atlantic Shipyard)
+2348064318589
Residential Address
No.9Ebong Ekpe street, Use-offot, Nwaniba, Uyo.
Timeline
Combo Pipe Welder
M-OLIKON FABRICATION SERVICES (OWNER)
01.2019 - Current
Pipe Welder
WEST ATLANTIC SHIPYARD
09.2016 - 09.2018
Certified PIPE WELDER SMAW, [IRON OX METAL WORKS LIMITED- 16-08-2016
08-2016
Structural Welder
JGH MARINES A/S
01.2016 - 07.2016
Single Sided welding (backstrip ceramic)-West Atlantic Shipyard-1day
02-2015
[Structural Welder, Bureau Veritas] License - [1year)]
01-2015
Trade Test 1, 2 &3 - Arc Welding
08-2014
Confined Spaces -RESDEMPM International Ltd.-1day
01-2014
[Work At Height Training], [West Atlantic Shipyard] - [1day]
07-2013
[Hand and Power Tool] Training - [1day]
07-2013
Structural Welder
WEST ATLANTIC SHIPYARD
06.2013 - 09.2015
Diploma (certificate Of Completion And Competency) - Welding And Fabrication Technology
Team-Fadamm Engineering Development Limited
02.2012 - 08.2012
Welder's Mate( SIWES PROGRAM)
GILMORENGINEERING NIGERIA LIMITED
01.2007 - 07.2007
National Technical Certificate - Block Laying, Brick Laying And Concreting
Government Technical College
09.2003 - 06.2009