NICHOLAS JONES
LOCKPORT
Summary
Qualified welder with solid background in rope access operations and proven track record in executing complex tasks at heights. Demonstrated ability to complete projects safely and efficiently while adhering to industry standards. Proficient in using specialized equipment and collaborating effectively with team members to achieve project goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rope Access Technician Level III
TEAM, Industrial
02.2017 - Current
- Over 7,500 hours logged as a rope access technician through IRATA
- CWI for over 13 years and AWS member.
- Welder and fabricator in 1G, 2G, 3G,4G SMAW in C/S
- CWI and VT, MT, PT, UT, RT, HT, & PMI technician via rope access.
- ISO and Blueprint interpretation.
- NDT and welding using Rope Access.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, enabling efficient communication between departments and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
- NDT using Aerial Lifts.
- Welding and fabrication.
- Insulation repairs and installation via rope access.
- Steam repairs while safely isolating lines with air gapping via rope access.
Certified Weld Inspector
Acuren Inspections
09.2011 - 02.2017
- CWI and NDT technician with VT, MT, PT, UT, RT, HT, & PMI certifications via rope access.
- ISO and Blueprint interpretation.
- NDT using Rope Access.
- NDT using Aerial Lifts.
- Completing weld procedures and writing reports.
- 2013 Exxon Joliet Turnaround Team Leader.
- NDT under fresh air.
- API 510 10 day course through Code west.
- Facilitated the resolution of complex technical issues by serving as a subject matter expert on welding processes and inspection techniques.
Welder
Remote Access Technologies
09.2011 - 02.2017
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions in stainless steel as well as carbon steel.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Major demolition and construction of coal silos in Terre Haute, IN
- Demolition, Insulation removal and NDT at PGE in Boardman, OR.
- Tank inspection at Frit O Lay in Beloit, WI.
- TIG welding & inspections on stainless tanks in Cincinnati, OH (Gavaudian)
- Coal silo inspections at Duke Energy in Bellows Creek, NC
- Structural welding in blowers at Westvaco Covington, VA
- Silo cleaning and inspections at Sun Coke in Middletown, OH and Granite City, IL.
- Power washed and inspected 500’ smoke stack at KCP&L, Kansas City,MO
- Welding, fabricating, and installation of swing stages at the Brickell Cite Center in Miami, FL
- 480’ smoke stack inspection and demolition of hardened fly ash in silo with 30lbs jackhammers at Excel Energy in Pueblo, CO
- 450’ stack inspection at Dominion Power Plant in Clover, VA
- Fiberglass repair and installation at IEOS in Lima, OH
- Welding, fabricating, and inspections at NASA Steam in Hampton, VA
- Primarily using rope access for NDT at Exxon Refinery in Joliet, IL
Welder
F. Vogelmann & Co.
08.2002 - 08.2011
- Certified Weld Inspector, overseeing quality and performing NDT.
- Welder operator - SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, SAW, Plasma torch, Oxy acetylene cutting, Burning table
- Shop Supervisor and safety coordinator.
- Blueprint interpreter and overseer of welding procedures throughout the completion of projects.
- Producing weld procedures and writing reports.
- Annual inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ladles and tundishes for several major steel mills like USS, Betta, Nucor, and Finkl.
- Welding equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Light to heavy duty fabrication with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloyed steels.
- Machinery operations with fork trucks, bobcats, man lifts, scissor lifts, front end loaders, brake presses, shears, drill presses, automated saws, burning tables, remote overhead crane, and other various equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Basic machinery skills with end mills, lathes, and portable hydraulic boring units, including setup.
- Overall shop maintenance, repair, and inventory management.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Education
Lincoln-Way High School
01.2002
Welding Technology
Joliet Junior College
Skills
- Rope Access expertise
- Work positioning techniques
- Continuous learning attitude
- Anchorage system understanding
- Confined space entry
- Emergency response preparedness
- Structural inspection experience
- Rigging techniques mastery
- Non-destructive testing
- Fall protection
- Repairs and maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Connector installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Adaptability
Certification
- CWI
- OSHA 10
- IRATA Level III
- Fresh Air Training
- UT, PT, MT, VT Level II
- Sharewave 40 hour traing
- Confined Space Training
- Radiographers IL State Card
- Aerial Lift Training
- PMI, HT, endorsements
- Respirator Fit Test
- 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, SMAW Cs & SS
- HF Acid Awareness Training
- Swedge Lock training
- PADI Diver Level II
- Shearwave training 40 hours
- CPR Certified
References
- Zachary Rys, Equipment Strategy Specialist, 815-954-5134, Exxon Mobil, Joliet, IL
- Juan Jaurgui, Strategist, Exxon Mobil, IL
- Mike Lane, Division Manager, 630-269-4816, Acuren, Tinley Park, IL
- Alfonso Iriarry Jr., Chief Operator, 219-256-3921, BP, Whiting, IN,
- Robert Esquivel, Key Account Manager, 815-651-6444, Acuren, IL
- Brandon Vasquez, Site Supervisor, 219-712-5048, BP, Hammond, IN
Affiliations
- American Welding Society
- TWIC Exp. Feb 29th 2028
Timeline
Rope Access Technician Level III
TEAM, Industrial
02.2017 - Current
Certified Weld Inspector
Acuren Inspections
09.2011 - 02.2017
Welder
Remote Access Technologies
09.2011 - 02.2017
Welder
F. Vogelmann & Co.
08.2002 - 08.2011
Lincoln-Way High School
Welding Technology
Joliet Junior College