Mark Riopelle

Major Responsibilities:

• Managed checking fit-ups and visual inspections of all welds
• Maintained all inspection reports to sustain customer and company standards throughout the project process
• Throughout the duration of my employment customer NCRs (Non-Conforming Reports) decreased by 20% in the welding department.
• Played a key role in increasing company NBT from 3.5 MM to just over 20 MM in a 3-year time span.

Major Responsibilities:

• Interpreted fabrication prints
• Cut & fabricated material using all necessary processes
• Fit-up & weld using appropriate WPS (welding procedure specifications)
• Visually inspected to conformity with engineering standards

Major Responsibilities:

• Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
• Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
• Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
• Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions using GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, & SMAW specifications
• Company certified to weld all grades of stainless, carbon, & duplex steel using all processes listed above under Nuclear standards & guidelines