1. Michael J. Platt
470 East Georgia Street
Woodruff, S.C. 29388
864-908-7555- cell
864-756-1335
mjplatt13@reagan.com
Summary of
qualifications
Certified welder (pipe and structural) with 35+ years of experience
ranging from production of the U.S. Army M1, M1A1 main battle tank to
new build and upgrade/modification construction on commercial and
industrial projects in the U.S. and overseas. Served as project QC,
QA/QC (pipe, welding, structural, mechanical and civil) and Construction
Management (Welding/NDE/Boiler/Piping/Mechanical) on projects both
domestic and overseas. Project experience includes but not limited to the
following areas:
- Power- coal (super-critical & sub-critical), gas, oil, refuse, nuclear
(BWR, PWR, ABWR, AP1000), simple cycle / combined cycle gas
turbines and HRSG
- Water Treatment/Wastewater Treatment - new construction
- Semiconductor- new construction, tool hook-up
- Fabrication Shops
- Pipeline - Onshore
Certifications - National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessels Commissioned
Inspector- 2005- “A”, “N” and ”I” Endorsements (2006)
- AWS CWI-1998 (renewed in 2016)
- ASNT VT-Level II- 2001
- API 510 Inspector- 2010
Education
Work
Experience
1982-Graduated - Shawnee High School- Lima, Ohio- Collage Prep.
1982-Graduated- Apollo J.V.S.- Lima, Ohio- Welding Technology
General Electric (GE Power) - Windsor, CT, USA
Boiler Erection & Quality Advisor
Jan 2016 to present
Alstom Power Inc. – Windsor, CT USA
Boiler Erection & Quality Advisor
Jun 2013 to Aug 2015
Tanjung Bin 4 Project – 1x1000MW SPSC Coal Fired Boiler – Malaysia
Position Responsibilities
Provided guidance, surveillance and point of work support of field fit up,
welding and erection activities to ensure quality execution of boiler
pressure parts and structural boiler components. Advised construction
contractors (including subs) management, welders, supervision and
QA/QC with implementation ASME Code (B31.1, Sect. I), AWS Code
(D1.1) and ALSTOM specific practices, processes and procedures related
to welding and erection of boiler pressure parts, boiler external piping,
balance of plant piping and structural components. Assisted engineering
in resolving site issues. Performed review of all contractor/owner required

2. quality documentation prior to hydrostatic testing to assure code
compliance. Witnessed welder qualification testing, and code hydrostatic
testing (Section 1, B31.1 EP/NBEP). Performed commissioning TOP
system walk downs and generated punch lists. Responsible for getting
punch list items cleared/closed to support to timely start/completion of
commissioning/start-up activities.
CB&I (formally Shaw Group) - Baton Rouge, LA, USA
NI Welding/NDE/Mech. Superintendent/Const. Mngt (10/12 to 6/13)
NI Chief Welding/NDE Inspector (4/11 to 10/12)
Apr 2011 to Jun 2013
Project Location: Haiyang, China
Position Responsibilities
Responsible for establishing the project quality control program including
QC Welding and QC NDE activities as directed by the QA/QC manager.
Direct the activities of the QC Welding and QC NDE personnel assigned
to my section. Ensure that applicable contract requirements are effectively
implemented in the NI QC area. Support contractor and/or supplier audits
and QA manual reviews relating to NI QC activities including the review of
Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP). Directing the Quality
Surveillance of contractor activities including concurrence of assigned
inspection points. Ensure surveillance reports were generated for the NI
QC oversight activities and identify any adverse activities. Developed
surveillance plans for the NI QC area. Initiated and reviewed the
corrective action plans and verified closure of NI QC related CARs.
Managed and trained project direct and indirect QC staff to ensure
consistent and thorough implementation of QA processes and
procedures. Performed other QA/QC activities as assigned by the QA
Manager.
CB&I (formally Shaw Group) - Baton Rouge, LA, USA
QC Coordinator 3
Jun 2010 to Apr 2011
Cliffside Project - Super Critical Coal Fired Power Plant
Position Responsibilities
Performed surveillance and support of field welding activities to ensure
quality welding execution. Assisted welders and supervision with
implementation of ASME Code (B31.1, Sect. I), AWS Code (D1.1) and
site specific Shaw Group practices, processes and procedures related to
welding of piping/tubes and structural components. Continuously ensured
welder requisitions for filler material were correct and filler material control
was maintained. Assisted supervision in identifying issues with
welding/welder quality issues and the reconciliation of issues. Assisted in
identifying welds for RT on a daily basis.

3. Hartford Steam Boiler – Atlanta, GA USA
A.S.M.E. Commissioned Inspector/ Authorized Inspector (AI)
Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI)
Authorized Nuclear In-service Inspector (ANII)
July 2006 to June 2010
Position Responsibilities
As required by A.S.M.E. Code Sections I, III, IV, VIII, XI, B31.1, NBIC, 10
CFR 50- Appendix B, and Corp. Code Services Manual, performed pre-
work/in-process/post completion inspections and document review
(including Travelers, NCRs, CARs, NDE Reports…) of boiler and
pressure vessels used on both nuclear and non-nuclear projects domestic
and overseas (China/Taiwan).Witnessed welder qualification testing per
ASME Sect. IX. Assisted clients with writing both nuclear and non-nuclear
Quality Assurance Programs/Quality Assurance Manuals, NDE
Procedures/NDE Training Programs (Per SNT-TC-1A/CP-189) and
welding procedures (PQR’s, WPS’s). Observed/assisted clients during
ASME initial and renewal audits and surveys (nuclear, non-nuclear).
Performed monthly QA audits of client QAM (Nuclear). Assisted client
with hands on welder training (pipe/structural) while at new construction
site TPC #4 Lungmen Nuclear Power Plant (Taiwan)
St. Paul Travelers Insurance. – Atlanta, GA, USA
Risk Control Consultant (Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector)
April 2005 to June 2006
Position Responsibilities
As a commissioned inspector in VA, D.C., MD and WV, I performed
internal and external in-service inspections on boiler and pressure vessels
to assure installation, operation, maintenance and repair of these
components were done according to ASME, NBIC and jurisdictional code
requirements. Performed root cause analysis claim investigations for
equipment failure in industrial settings.
Tate Engineering - Lorton, VA, USA
Company QC Manager
Welder
Oct 2003 to Apr 2005
Position Responsibilities -Company QC Manager
Visually inspect all materials (pipe, plate, tubes, welding material, etc.)
used in R-1 repair and R-2 alteration work performed by company
personnel to assure compliance with ASME and NBIC code requirements
(Tate Engineering was an R-1 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repair and
Alteration mechanical contractor). Scheduled fit-up, final weld visual and
hydro testing with 3rd party authorized inspector. Maintained all R-1 files
(R-1, R-2, PQR, WPS, WQR, welder continuity, etc.) for all company
shops (4 shops in 3 states). Witnessed/proctored welder qualification
testing, developed corporate welding procedures and was the company
QC representative during ASME R Stamp renewal (6/2004).
Position Responsibilities - Welder
Performed R-1 welded repair and R-2 alterations on various boilers,
pressure vessels and pressure piping systems. Involved in new
installation and retrofit of existing boilers, pressure vessels and pressure
piping systems.

4. Kinetics Group – Durham, NC, USA
Project QC Inspector (7/03 to 10/03)
Project QC Manager (1/01 to 2/02; 9/02 to 2/03)
Jan 2001 to Oct 2003
Human G-Nome Pharmaceutical Plant (Gaithersburg, MD)
Micron Semiconductor (Manassas, VA)
Position Responsibilities
Both sites - visually inspect all welding and monitor welding related
activities, including material handling, material inspection, cutting and
fitting by company field personnel to assure that work was being
performed in accordance to project specifications and procedures.
Supervised testing of welders to AWS D1.1, ASME B31.1 and B31.3 (per
ASME Sect. IX). Supervised hydrostatic and pressure decay testing.
Verified analytical testing done by a 3
rd
party QA /QC. Maintained all
QA/QC related files and records.
Modern Continental South – Greenville, SC, USA
Piping Supervisor for welding/mechanical (2/03 to 6/03)
Project QC for welding/mechanical/civil (2/02 to 8/02)
Position Responsibilities – Piping Supervisor
Supervised a crew of pipe fitters and welders installing both welded and
mechanical piping systems (CS/SS) ranging in size from 1” to 84”.
Position Responsibilities – Project QC
Supervised testing of all incoming welders to ASME B31.1/B31.3, and
AWS D1.1. Visually inspected and monitored welding related activities
performed by field personnel to assure compliance with project
specifications and procedures. Verified the installation of mechanical
piping systems (CS, SS, MI) including valves, expansion joints, couplings,
and bolt torqueing. Monitored structural steel erection and verified final
bolt up. Inspected rebar installation in slabs, columns and beams prior to
concrete pours. Supervised and verified hydro and pressure decay
testing.
Work experience prior to January 2001 and references available upon
request