1. Paul Clayton
68 The Belfry
Dromore
Co Down
N.Ireland
BT25 1TR
E : paulclayton77@gmail.com
M : 07725303093
Profile
A confident and dependable Quality Inspector, highly motivated, articulate and
conscientious team player, I work well within a team, I can also work on my own with
little or no supervision and I have a “can do attitude” who will work hard and efficiently
until the job is complete.
Key Skills and values
Highly organized and can work to deadlines
Extremely flexible and loyal
Communicating with clients to ensure their needs and objectives are realized
Good interpersonal skills
Trustworthy

2.  NDE Germany approved Third Party Inspector
 Intertek approved Third Party Inspector
 Bereau Veritas approved Third Party Inspector
 SQS approved Third Party Inspector
 Texin approved Third Party Inspector
 Q Tech approved Third Party Inspector
 Stork Technical Services approved Third Party Inspector
 KPPMS Approved Third Party Inspector
 SGS Approved Third Party Inspector
 Aces Inspection Approved Third Party Inspector
 Global Inspection Services approved Third Party Inspector
 Velosi Approved Third Party Inspector
Third Party Inspection Experience
Witnessing functional, hydro and seat tests on Crane Stockham Duo Chek valves up to 42”
diameter. (Crane Stockham Valve)
Witnessing dimensional inspection of critical dimensions (Howden Works Belfast, Crane
Stockham Valve Belfast)
Witnessing Functional, Hydro and seat tests on a 20” Noz Check Valve at Europa Valve
Witnessing MPI/Dye pen tests (Howden Works Belfast)
Reviewing mill certificates and traceability. (Crane Stockham Valve, Schlumberger Completions)
Witnessing the build and testing of high tier products (TRFC’s,Mudsolve’s,Safety Valves and
Packers etc)

3. Witnessing the FAT testing of Chemical Injection assemblies at Schlumberger Belfast.
Final Inspection of Duo Chek/Butterfly Valves (Crane Stockham Valve)
Witnessing crating/shipping. (Crane Stockham Valve)
Expediting of diesel emergency generators made by Caterpillar Belfast,( review of production
schedule, dealing with bottlenecks, review of documentation to ensure manufacturing will not
be held up due to documentation not being signed by client/Vendor etc)
Expediting of Non Slam check valves for the Shah Deniz project
Piece part inspection (Schlumberger Completions)
Witnessing Stabbing and pressure testing of 7” MultiLateral Junctions. (Schlumberger
Completions).
Visual, Dimensional and paint inspections on Caterpillar Emergency Diesel Generators. (
Caterpillar NI )
Pre Inspection meetings at Crane Stockham Valve, inspection of equipment for mutual
confirmation of necessary inspection documents such as drawing and inspection procedure,
inspection item, procedure of inspection, necessity of inspection record, applied standard/code,
criteria for acceptance, witness inspection item, inspection schedule etc.
Packing Inspections at Howden Sirocco works Belfast.
Witnessing performance tests of submerged pumps in Sulzer Ireland
Witnessing Moment balancing of fan blades in Howden Sirocco works Belfast
Witnessing of regulating tests,over-speed and balancing tests of fan hubs in Howden Sirocco
works Belfast
Expediting of Oil/Water analyzer in Advanced sensors in Carrickfergus for the Shah Deniz
project.
Witnessing of Testing of Water Analyser in Advanced Sensors in Carrickfergus for the Shah
Deniz project.
Expediting Non Slam check valves for JGC in Crane Stockham Valve.
Chairman of Pre Inspection meeting at Crane Stockham Valve for JGC.
Witnessing of Cryogenic Testing of Non Slam Check Valves at Score Europe.
Witnessing running/load tests at Caterpillar Larne on Black start generator sets.
Witnessing hydro tests on pipe spools at AE Global

4. Witnessing X-Ray on welded pipe at AE Global
Witnessing thread and NDE inspections at Schlumberger Belfast
Witnessing Pressure testing of DCIN’s at Schlumberger Belfast.
Witnessing of Mechanical and electronic run tests and load tests of diesel generators in Cat (NI)
Set outs and witness builds and FAT of 3 1/2 “ ODIN-LX flow control valves in Schlumberger.
Employment History
May 2007- February 2014
Schlumberger (Belfast) – Quality Technician
(Manufacturer of down hole oil and gas equipment)
I was employed in the Quality Assurance Department as a Final Inspector and I was responsible
for final checks on all on all products and release of these products to the shipping dept.
My Duties included;
 Visual examination of products after testing for potential damage and correct
marking/stamping.
 Assist customer third party inspectors to carry out duties.
 Measuring and examining threads unique to the oil and gas industry, logging of data sheets
for each thread for traceability etc.( Vam, Tenaris etc ) ( Vallourec approved thread inspector)
 Ensuring that customer Quality Plans are stringently adhered to.
 Reviewing pressure test charts for compliance with specific requirements.
 Liaise with engineers to ensure all quality problems are dealt with.
 Reviewing raw material certificates for compliance with engineering requirements.

5.  Measuring component parts with micrometers, verniers, plug gauges, thread gauges and all
the usual inspection equipment that would be found in an inspection department.
 Reviewing traceability of completed tools.
 Stripdown inspection of returned products to determine why they had failed testing/running.
 Inspection of incoming vendor parts.
 Inspection of Hydraulic fluid via a microscope to determine NAS value of the fluid within flow
control valves as per customer requirements.
 Assisting with a smooth flow of work through Assembly and test.
 Witness hydrostatic/hydrogen/nitrogen testing on Flow control valves, packers and Gauge
carriers.
Dec 02- May 07
Royal Air Force
 I was employed in the RAF as an Air Force Gunner, duties included
 Rifleman and 2ic of a rifle section.
 Ensured the vehicles were properly maintained and had the correct equipment.
 Administered section ammunition and rifle cleaning.
 Commanded a 4 man fire team.
 Maintained U/VHF communications.
March 97-Dec 02
Graham Engineering ( Lurgan)
I was employed as a precision machinist duties included
 Making and fitting bearings/shafts
 Cutting threads
 Manual milling machining

6.  Manufacturing press tools.
September 92-March 97
VZS/Seagoe Ceramics
I was employed here an as apprentice, as part of my apprenticeship I worked in the machine
shop, tool room, press shop, grinding shop, maintenance and Inspection. This gave me a large
basis of knowledge of most processes I may come across in my career. Once I had completed
my apprenticeship I was employed as a time served tool maker within the tool room.
Qualifications
 City and Guilds level 3 in Engineering
 GCSE’s in Maths and CDT
 AEB’s in English, Science, Geography and Graphicacy.
 City and Guilds in security and loss prevention
 Rospa Advanced driver.
A little about myself
I have extensive knowledge on MPI and Dye penetrant procedures. I am the youngest of my
family I have one sister and 2 bothers, I was born on the 19th
March 1977, I have been married
to my wife Claire for nearly 6 years and we have one daughter named Ruby.
I am a keen sports man and I regularly play Rugby, 5 a side football, golf and occasionally fish.