I have been involved with welding in various industries for over twenty years, nine of which were spent as a certified welder. The knowledge of welding that I have gained through both hands on welding experience and my welding engineering background enable me to not only assess the engineering issues of welding but also the welding issues that will be faced by the welder performing the work. My understanding of failure analysis and metallurgy enable me to improve component and weld life through material and weld metal selection.
If you are seeking a talented welding engineering consultant who stays abreast in the welding field, understands technology and believes in taking the initiative to identify, propose and implement performance improvements then please consider what we have to offer.
EDUCATION
1997 B.S. Engineering Science/Welding Engineering, Montana Tech of The University of Montana, Butte, MT
2000, Certification Root-Cause Failure Analysis, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH
· Fracture toughness and weldability testing
· Weld filler metals for High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steels
· Undermatching filler metal performance for High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steels
· Weld Distortion control
· Multi-wire submerged arc welding processes/procedures development
· Friction-stir welding of carbon steels
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY & EXPERIENCE
Senior Welding Engineer, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, Johnstown, PA (2003-present)
Responsible for developing welding procedures using GMAW-S, GMAW-P, FCAW, and Twin-Wire SAW processes to predict the performance of undermatched weld metal for the HY-100 and HSLA-100 thick material
Welding Engineer, Erie Power Technologies Inc., Erie, PA (2000-2003)
Developed various welding and Post Weld Heat Treat Procedures to weld 9Cr-1Mo-V materials to itself, 2-1/4Cr-1Mo materials, and austenitic stainless steels. Review and approve supplier welding and NDE procedures in accordance with ASME section IX. Implement guidelines and procedures for the qualification of suppliers welding processes. Perform all risk management for the welding portion of assigned projects.
Welding Engineer, Weirton Steel Corporation, WV (1998-2000)
Developed and implemented an ACCESS database program for maintaining critical welding and QA information in accordance with ASME, and NBIC requirements. Oversee and maintain company "R" and "PP" stamps. Review, maintain and update QA program in accordance with State, ASME, and NBIC regulations. Design and qualify welding procedures in accordance with ASME section IX for the maintenance and repair of 5 operating boilers, and power piping. Oversee all welding repairs and/or alterations of all boilers and pressure vessels
Welding Engineer, Pratt & Whitney, New Haven, CT (1996-1998)
Developed and implemented the process of welding over high temperature coatings for single crystal alloys of turbine blades. This development helped reduce cost of coating operations for the product center. Create, write and qualify welding procedures for GTAW and LBW
Certified Welder, AAA Welding and Fabrication, Batavia, NY (1988-1992)
Certified Welder/Fabricator, O&K Trojan, Batavia, NY (1987-1988)
Certified Welder/Fabricator, Hohn Industries, Batavia, NY, Batavia, NY (1985-1987)
