David Rowan has over 30 years of experience as a coded welder across various engineering and construction companies. He has specialized knowledge in welding techniques like MMA, MIG, and TIG. He is looking for work that allows him to continue developing his career and skills. His work history includes ship repair, module construction for offshore platforms, and welding for nuclear power stations. He has qualifications in welding, inspection, and quality assurance.

1. David Rowan
Flat 2, Woodlands, Front Street, Seghill, Northumberland, NE23 7FG
Tel: 07964280942 Email: davidrowandavidrowan@outlook.com
Personal Profile:
With over 30 years experience as a coded welder I have a significant number of
skills that align with engineering and construction. I have worked in a variety of
heavy to medium engineering companies and have secured many contracts where
specialist knowledge and training were paramount to the completion of the project. I
am looking to secure work in any sector that allows me to regain my independence
and continue for career development and look forward to demonstrating my skills
during interview or work trial should this be required.
Work History:
1996-1998A.P. Tyne LtdMMA Ship repairer Work
Employed on three separate contracts with the same employer, including FSPO work.
All aspects of Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding on ships in for repair dockside.
1995-1996AMEC Offshore LtdM.M.A. Module Const
I was employed as a MMA welder primarily on offshore units but also including floating platforms.
1992 – 1995Agency ContractsM.M.A. Welder
I was employed by a variety of agents to fulfil contracts as a welder – these included: McDermott Ltd, British
Steel Engineering Ltd, Beauford Engineering Ltd, N.E.I. Parsons Ltd, Megro, Smiths Shiprepair Ltd, Amec
Construction.
1992-1992AMEC Offshore LtdM.M.A. Module Const
I was employed as a MMA welder primarily on offshore units but also including floating platforms.
1990-1992Press Offshore LtdM.M.A. Module Const
I was employed as a MMA welder primarily on offshore units but also including floating platforms.
1989-1990N.E.I. Pipe Systems LtdT.I.G. & M.M.A
TIG and MMA welding on pipe work ranging from two inch to 21 inch pipe.

2. 1986-1989Meillor-KipperMunich - Germany
M.I.G. welding on truck bodies and chassis
1985-1986Babcock Power LtdRenfrew
T.I.G. welding on reactor dome at Torness Nuclear Power Station.
1982-1984N.E.I. Nuclear Systems Ltd
T.I.G. welding on boiler platens for Torness and Heynsham Power Stations.
Qualifications:
2015Maerske Training
CCNSG Safety Card
1992-1993Rotherham New Technology Centre
BTEC 4and 5, City and Guilds 743(Pt 1), M.I.Q.A. (Quality Assurance)
1990-1991T.W.I. Middlesbrough
C.S.W.I.P. 3-1 Welding Inspection
1988-1989North Tyneside Coll
City and Guilds 217 (Weld Inspection and Q.A.)
1975-1980North Tyneside Coll
City and Guilds 215/3 (Welding Engineering Craft Studies)
1975-1980Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd
Apprenticeship Training
Other Information
References available upon request.
Full clean driving licence with own transport available.