JAMES VERBE
Welding Inspector
Alexandria,VA
Summary
CSWIP Certified Quality Welding Inspector (TWI, UK) with over 15 years of international experience in welding inspection, fabrication, and quality assurance across oil & gas, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Skilled in applying AWS D1.1, ASME IX, and ISO 3834 standards, conducting visual and dimensional inspections, qualifying welders, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality systems. Recognized for technical precision, leadership, and commitment to zero-defect work environments. Currently based in the United States and open to new opportunities with organizations that value quality, integrity, and safety excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Welding Inspector
Donaldson Filtration Great Britain
05.2021 - 04.2025
- Performed visual welding inspections (VT) and verified compliance with AWS D1.1 and ISO 3834 quality standards.
- Reviewed and validated WPS, PQR, and welder qualification records (WQT).
- Monitored fabrication and assembly of steel tanks, frames, hoppers, and extractors to ensure conformity.
- Prepared detailed inspection and non-conformance reports, ensuring traceability.
- Conducted weld audits, material verification, and dimensional checks.
- Supervised welders and coordinated with clients, NDT teams, and project engineers.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved inspection documentation accuracy by 30%.
- Ensured zero weld rejections during final third-party inspection.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives reducing rework costs by 20%.
Welding Supervisor
BOTC
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Supervised fabrication and welding teams, ensuring welds met WPS and project requirements.
- Oversaw visual inspections and coordinated NDT operations for oil retention basins and structural steel installations.
- Verified materials, consumables, and welding procedures against client specifications.
- Maintained accurate inspection reports and welding records for QA/QC audits.
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved 100% compliance in weld inspections and documentation.
- Led the qualification of multi-process welders (SMAW, TIG, MIG).
Fabricator / Welder
Qatar Integrated Building Solutions
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Fabricated and welded custom steel structures, pipelines, and firefighting systems.
- Ensured all welds met required standards through proper joint preparation, alignment, and finishing.
- Maintained high levels of safety, quality, and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
UK01.2026
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Certification - Welding Inspector
TWI Ltd (The Welding Institute)
Cambridge, UK 11.2021 - 04.2022
Graduate Programme in Metallurgical Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
International Institute of Management And Technical Studies
India 03.2017 - 09.2020
Skills
- Multilingual Communication: English, French, basic German, Arabic
- Welding & Fabrication Expertise: SMAW, GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), FCAW
- Welding Inspection & QA/QC: CSWIP 31 Certified, AWS, ASME, ISO, API
- NDT Techniques: Visual Testing (VT), PT, MT coordination
- Safety & Compliance: OSHA / IOSH certified
- Documentation & Reporting: WPS, PQR, WQT, NCRs, Inspection Reports
- Project Coordination: Scheduling, supervision, and team communication
- Quality Assurance: Inspection documentation and client liaison
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of latest Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Certification
- CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector – TWI UK (2022)
- IOSH Safety Certification – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, UK (2021)
- Metallurgical Engineering Certificate – IIMT Qatar (2017–2020)
- OSHA Health & Safety Certification – OSHA Academy (2013)
- SGS Welder Approval Certification – SGS (2013)
- UAQ Welder Certification – UAE (2014)
Professional Attributes
- Detail-oriented and quality-driven.
- Strong leadership and inspection documentation skills.
- Excellent communication in multicultural environments.
- Dedicated to continuous professional improvement.
Timeline
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector Certification - Welding Inspector
TWI Ltd (The Welding Institute)
11.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Welding Inspector
Donaldson Filtration Great Britain
05.2021 - 04.2025
Graduate Programme in Metallurgical Engineering - Metallurgical Engineering
International Institute of Management And Technical Studies
03.2017 - 09.2020
Welding Supervisor
BOTC
10.2014 - 09.2019
Fabricator / Welder
Qatar Integrated Building Solutions
08.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby