1. QC/NDT Inspector - Saudi Steel Pipe Co.QC/QA Department - 11680 2nd
Industrial City Dammam KSA
November 06, 2008 to May 06, 2010
Visual and Dimensional Inspection of pipes using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring.
Assigned in Preliminary Inspection and Final Inspection
Assigned as UT Inspectorin Repair Area, Online UT Operator in Tube Mill Center Area and Offline UT Operator
Assigned to do NDT jobs on bended pipes using Penetrant Testing,Magnetic Testing, UT on Weld Area for LSAW
Professional Summary
Christopher D. Balgua
Senior Operator / Process Welder
Saudi Steel Pipe Company Limited | (+966) 13812 - 2222
11680 2ND
Industrial Dammam 31463 Saudi Arabia
Santa Maria Bulacan Philippines
E-mail: topher_guy@yahoo.com / topherguy14@gmail.com
Skype: chrislaine101
Contact No.: (+966) 5513 - 92977
Efficient Operator adept in Manufacturing and Production. Comfortable with
technology and industrial machinery. Quickly learns new skills and
processes. Skilled in managing multiple tasks with frequently changing
priorities. Meets deadlines and continuously projects a positive attitude.
Reads blueprints with ease and works quickly and efficiently on fast-paced
assembly lines. Qualified problem solver with skills in resolving issues
encountered during production with minimal supervision. Team trainer
delivering on-the-job training to new associations and individuals learning
new operational procedures. Adaptable team player easily coordinating and
implementing approved changes within the manufacturing process.
Skills and Strength
Production line management
Material handling expertise
Working knowledge of engineering
Quality assurance training
Quality Control
Mathematics
Safety Equipment
Production procedures
Extremely quick learner
Blueprint interpretation expertise
Works well in extreme temperatures
Crane control functions specialist
Mechanical Knowledge
Analytical/Scientific Software
Work Experience
Senior Operator - Saudi Steel Pipe Co. Induction Bending Factory 11680 2nd
Industrial City Dammam KSA
May 06, 2010 to Present
May be designated according to type of jobs needed as Pipe-Bending-Machine Operator; CNC-Bending-Machine
Operator; Pipe Welder; Beveling Machine Operator; CNC Milling Machine Operator; Sandblasting and Grit
blasting Operator; Heat Treatment Operator; Finishing and Packing Operator; Loading and Delivery Operator.
Machines Operated - Induction Bending, CNC Induction Bending, Horizontal Boring Machine, CNC Milling
Machine, Grit Blasting, Threading, Band Saw,Lathe Machine, Milling Machine Radial Drills and Overhead Crane
Sets up and operates machine to bend metal structural shapes,such as bars, rods, angles, pipes, and tubes, to angle
or contour specified by work order, drawings, templates, or layout. Locks holding clamp and guide clamp onto work
piece. Selects and bolts holding clamp, die block, and guide clamp to machine.
Inserts or screws plug stops into guide wheelto set specified degree of bend. Positions work piece against end stop.
Positions and clamps end stops on machine to set specified location of bend.
Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover. Set up and tested monitors and calculators and recorded test
data per engineering and quality specifications.
Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability
Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time
2. Accomplishment
Operated various types of machineries safely using my skills and acquired knowledge through experience and trainings
Trained new employees at our company
Trained in our Machine Workshop for Machining as preparation for operating CNC Milling Machine
Selected as new operatorfor the new CNC Milling Machine 2012, Assisted in installation and start-up of new machine also
trained for setting and operation of the machine
Involved in production of various major projects from large company bringing customer satisfaction by following required
standards and qualification, meeting deadlines consistently and increases productivity while maintaining safety
Promoted to Senior Operator – 2014
Trusted by supervisors and Engineers for ensuring to meet productivity and quality requirements
Plate Welder - Polyfab Incorporated - Valenzuela, Manila Philippines - September 16, 2005 to March 25, 2006
Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Ignite torches or start power supplies and strike arcs by
touching electrodes to metals being welded, completing electrical circuits.
Clamp, hold, tack-weld, heat-bend, grind or bolt component parts to obtain required configurations and positions for
welding.
Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance
with specifications.
Check grooves, angles, or gap allowances, using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring instruments.
Recognize, set up, and operate hand and power tools common to the welding trade, such as shielded metal arc and
gas metal arc welding equipment.
Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches,work orders, and material safety data sheets to
plan layout, assembly, and welding operations.
Prepare all material surfaces to be welded, ensuring that there is no loose or thick scale,slag, rust, moisture, grease,
or other foreign matter.
Select and install torches, torch tips, filler rods, and flux, according to welding chart specifications or types and
thicknesses of metals.
Remove rough spots from workpieces, using portable grinders, hand files, or scrapers.
Position and secure workpieces,using hoists, cranes,wire, and banding machines or hand tools.
Education
2007 Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Short Course Certificate Ultrasonic And Radiographic Testing Level 2
2006 Stars And Rainbow Academy Inc. Paranaque, Philippines
Short Course Certificate Welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW NCI)
2003 Bagong Silang Highschool Bagong Silang Caloocan City, Philippines
Diploma Secondary School
Trainings and Seminars
Magnetic Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing,Ultrasonic Testing
Welders Testing Laboratories
January 2008 - May 2008
Ultrasonic Training
QC/QA Saudi Steel Pipe Company Ltd.
August 09 – 29, 2009
Machining Training (Lathe, Milling, and CNC)
Machine Workshop Saudi Steel Pipe Company Ltd.
October 7, 2011 – December 20, 2011
References
Mr. Mirza Aqeel Baig – SSP Induction Bending / Production Manager / +966 53 585 2292
Mr. Diya Al-Sadha - SSP Induction Bending / Foreman / +966 56 312 3657
Mr. Renz Marion Mendoza – SSP Induction Bending / Production Controller / +966 50 410 7840