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CURRICULUM VITAE
Orikpete, Davidson Oghenekevwe (B.Eng)
(AWS CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR – CERT. NO : 11040391)
CAREER MOTIVATION
To strive in all positions and circumstances to contribute significantly to the set goals of the organization, impact people positively
while attaining professional distinction and proficiency

PERSONAL DETAILS
Email Address engineer4ever1@gmail.com
Telephone No. 08034488677
Address No.1 Faith Close, beside Precious Seed School, off Chinda road, Port Harcourt
Marital Status Married
Date of Birth 23rd October, 1983
State of Origin Delta
L.G.A Ethiope East

EDUCATION
2006 FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI IMO STATE.
B.Eng (2nd Class Upper Division) Electrical/Electronics Engineering
1998 BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL, EKU, DELTA STATE
Senior School Certificate Examination
1996 BAPTIST HIGH SCHOOL, EKU, DELTA STATE
Junior School Certificate Examination
1992 OVWODAWARE PRIMARY SCHOOL, UGHELLI, DELTA STATE
Primary School Leaving Certificate.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Company SAIPEM CONTRACTING NIG.LTD.
Employment Date 26th October, 2009
Present Designation QA/QC Supervisor
Department QA/QC
Projects Executed 1. PROJECT: TAKORADI-TEMA INTERCONNECTION (TTIP) PROJECT PHASE I
(without Lost Time CLIENT: ENI Ghana Exploration and Production Ltd
Injuries - LTI) POSITION: QA/QC Supervisor
SCOPE: Pre-fabrication of TTIP piping spools
DURATION: May 2018 - till date

2. PROJECT:EGINA
CLIENT: Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI)
POSITION: QA/QC Supervisor
SCOPE: UFR fabrication
DURATION: April 2014 - till date

3. PROJECT: NORTHERN OPTION PIPELINE

CLIENT: Total E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNL)
POSITION: QC Welding Inspector
SCOPE: Fabrication of 52km of 24” Gas pipeline
DURATION: Mar. 2013 - Apr 2014

4. PROJECT:BONGA NORTH WEST

CLIENT: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).
POSITION: QC Welding Inspector
SCOPE: UFR fabrication
DURATION: Apr 2012 – Mar. 2013
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5. PROJECT:OFON PHASE 2 PROJECT

CLIENT: Total E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNL).
POSITION: QC Welding Inspector
SCOPE: Fabrication of OFON PHASE 2 Jacket leg
DURATION: Dec 2011 – Mar. 2013

6. PROJECT:USAN DEEP WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CLIENT: Total E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNL)
POSITION: QA/QC Inspector
SCOPE: UFR & OLT
DURATION: Oct 2009 – Dec 2011
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES  Liaising with Client (CPY), Third Party Authority (TPA), Construction/Fabrication team, CTR Welding
Engineer etc. to ensure that inspection activities are done in accordance with project’s Quality
requirements at the scheduled time
 Coordinating and supervising a team of QC welding inspectors, junior welding inspectors, QA/QC
inspectors, QC officers, and QA/QC trainees to ensure that all QC related activities are done in
accordance with the project quality plan and at the scheduled time.
 Liaising with CPY, TPA and Construction/Fabrication team to ensure that adequate notification is given
and Request For Inspection (RFI) is issued for Hold Point inspection activities
 Prepare and review QA/QC documents such as Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Quality Control Plan (QCP),
Procedures, Inspection Checklist, Work Instruction, Scope of Work, QC reports etc
 Supervising welding procedure qualification test and follow up with all required documentation
process
 Supervising welder’s qualification test and follow up with all required documentation process
 Coordinating and supervising Pig gauging, Bolt Torqueing, Water flushing, Hydrostatic/Pressure/Leak
test, Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Integration Test (SIT), and Pre-Sail Away inspection activities
 Follow up with the issuance and closure of Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests
(CARs), Deviation Requests (DERs), Site Queries (SQRs) Technical Queries (TQs), Punchlist reports, Root
Cause Analysis.
 Prepare and update project weld repair rate and welder’s repair log.
 Follow up on NDT inspection, NDT reports and repair log
 Prepare Hydrotest release, Painting & Coating release, Inspection Release Note and Mechanical
completion checklist
 Check and ensure that welding consumables are those specified, that their certificates are valid, that
they are stored according to manufacturer specification
 Check edge preparation and ensure proper weld fit up and orientation/placement of fittings in
accordance with AFC Drawings, WPS, Codes and Specifications.
 Ensuring proper pre-heating prior to welding and that interpass temperature as specified in the WPS is
maintained
 Ensure that production welding is done by qualified welders/welding operators
 Ensure compliance to the specified WPS by welders/welding operators during welding
 Monitor welder performance; check and record welding parameters and verify compliance with
approved WPS
 Monitoring calibration dates of welding machines, electrode ovens, electrode quivers, clamp meter
and digital thermometer.
 Perform visual inspection on complete welded joints
 Ensure that weld details such as weld number, welder’s ID for each pass and weld date are marked
adjacent to the weld
 Prepare daily weld reports, fit-up reports, visual inspection reports and Nondestructive Testing
Requests.
 Supervising and coordinating QA/QC works in relation to fabrication activities and resolving any
complains raise by client regarding job quality requirements
 Monitoring welding operations and ensuring compliance with project’s specification/code
requirements.
 Ensuring that the welding consumable storage/handling/marking/traceability is in accordance with
approved procedures.
 QC follow up of Mechanical test activities
 Report directly to the QC Manager on all quality matters as it affects the various ongoing projects
 Attend weekly Management and Supervisors meeting to review progress and re-prioritize activities
base on project demand
 Prepare weekly QAQC progress report and four weeks look ahead to ensure availability of equipment
and personnel
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP
26th Nov., 2012 ASNT Magnetic Particle Testing Level-II Certificate
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26 Nov., 2012 ASNT Penetrant Testing Level-II Certificate
25th Nov., 2012 ASNT Radiographic Film Interpretation Level-II Certificate
24th Nov., 2012 ASNT Ultrasonic Testing Level-II Certificate
1st April, 2011 America Welding Society(Certified Welding Inspector), Cert. No.: 11040391
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30 March, 2011 ASNT Visual Testing Level II Certificate
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10 Dec., 2008 Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Grade: Graduate, Cert. No.: 0032927
3rd Nov., 2008 Nigerian Institute of Mgt. (Chartered)-Proficiency Certificate in Management Cert. no.:0025411

AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS/TRAININGS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

12th – 16th Oct. 2015 Fabrication Management Training (Saipem)
6th – 10th July, 2015 Advance Excel Training (Saipem)
8th July, 2011 Training in Leadership in Health & Safety, LiHS (Saipem)
28th June, 2011 Training in Confined Space Safe Entry Requirements (Saipem)
20th& 21st Oct. 2009 Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) training for new employee (Saipem)
28th Oct.– 3rd Nov. 2009 Quality Management Training (QMS) for QA/QC inspectors (Saipem)
11th Sept., 2008 Letter of commendation issued by NYSC Kogi State, for commendable contributions to the state during the
2007/2008 batch ‘B’ service year
11th Sept., 2008 Certificate of satisfactory service as Cadet Provost of the NYSC Road Safety Club, Ajaokuta, Kogi State,
issued by the Federal Road Safety Commission, Kogi state sector command
6th Sept., 2008 Certificate of meritorious service issued by the NYSC Corps Members Welfare Association, Ajaokuta, Kogi
State, in recognition and appreciation of contributions, performance and outstanding selfless service as the
Public Relations Officer of the welfare association 2007/2008 batch ‘B’ service year
2006 Design and implementation of a computerized library card system as final year project
2002 Benefactor of the 2002/2003 Nigerian Federal Government Merit Scholarship Award for Undergraduates in
Nigerian tertiary institutions
PERSONAL PROFILE
 A competent engineer, highly skilled, resourceful, experienced in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Welding Inspection (Piping,
Pipeline and Structural), Construction Supervision, Quality Management, Project Management, Workshop and Site
Administration.
 Capable of confidently producing excellent results at top management level with minimal supervision.
 Excellent ability to meet challenging goals within tight deadlines while exercising absolute discretion.
 Good knowledge of Code and Standards such as ASME II, V, VII& IX, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, API 1104, API 5L, AWS D1.1, etc.
 High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools.
 Good communication & problem-solving skills and ability to interface and communicate effectively with stake holders irrespective
of cultural affiliation/background.
 Integrity, transparency and honesty.
 Physical and mental alertness.
 Ability to read/write technical reports, knowledge of drawings, specifications, etc
 Creative, self-motivated and target-oriented.
 Readiness to learn new expertise and willingness to work in any location.
 A strong and committed team player, able to work effectively and efficiently with HSE and other Staff.
HOBBIES
 Playing scrabble, monopoly and chess.
 Watching football
REFEREES
Available on request