DELVEECHIO M. CUTHBERTSON, CWI
API-570 DOD-Secret
delveechio@outlook.com
www.linkedin.com/in/delveechio
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an Certified Welding Inspector CWI position with National Engineering Resources. As a CWI and
API 570 Piping Inspector (with current certifications), it gives me opportunities to stay informed of new
methods, and products within the welding industry. Industry knowledge, along with my experience, I’ll
implement, to further increase the company’s reputation, and profitability.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)-current
American Petroleum Institute (API) 570 Inspector-current
Department of Defense (DOD) SECRET CLEARANCE (current) – Overseas/Domestic
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)-current
Working knowledge AWS D1.1, ASME 31.3 V IX, API RBI, DOD TACOM & NDE NDT VT PT MT RT.
Experienced Pipe Welder (6G) with GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, GMAW processes.
Adept in welding designs, construction and repairs.
Offshore Supervisor (Gulf of Mexico/Oil & Gas) managed steel fab crews of welders, techs and riggers.
Experienced at creating molds and metal fixtures, for production and fabrication environments.
Welder test preparation, weld testing, and welder certification contract experience.
Project Welding Inspector, managing in manufacturing and production plant environments.
QA for fabrication plans, field verifications, hot work permits and inspection records.
Experienced managing welder/fitting crews, dive crew personnel and riggers (overseas and offshore).
MS Office literate in creating/submitting weld plans, procedures and non-conformance reports (NCR’s).
Active/healthy lifestyle consists of half marathons, triathlons and high-mileage cycling events.
EDUCATION
Certificate, Welding Inspector, American Welding Society (AWS)
Central Piedmont Community College/ Technical (CPCC) 6G GTAW/SMAW Pipe-Welding
Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Certificate, Ambulatory Medic, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
Certificate, Underwater Construction Divers Program, Louisiana Technical College/Young’s Memorial
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013-2015 ManTech International Corporation CWI
-Provided welding designs/fabrication/application recommendations for Department of Defense.
-Supervised/approved critical welding repairs of proprietary and exotic metals.
-Managed crew of five welder/NDT techs.
-Provided technical guidance to other agencies/companies.
-Analyze/submitted NDE results (w/NCR’s as needed) on work performed by techs/welders.
-Maintained records on calibrations, costs estimates, scheduling and machine maintenance.
-Implement/maintained inventory controls & ensured weld program adhered to 6S principles.
2011-2012 Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) QA/QC
-Inspected OSHKOSH DEFENSE (US-based, armored vehicle producer) for contract compliance.
-Inspected NAVISTAR DEFENSE (US-based, armored vehicle producer) for contract compliance.
-Managed the data entry for repairs, performed on Department of Defense (DOD) vehicles.
-Managed staff of four inspection QA/QC personnel, ensuring deadlines was accomplished.
-Safety responsibility of two production crews, maintaining Zero OSHA recordable events.
Delveechio Cuthbertson, Resume Page 2
2010-2011 British Aeronautical Engineering (BAE)/Aerotek CWI (Afghanistan)
-Provided design/inspection input, for highly customized, Special Forces armored vehicles.
-Consulted with engineers, to design ballistic/blast protection, for NATO combat trucks.
-Managed crew of eight welders and three riggers.
-Trained welders to technically criticize their work to code specifications, consequently lowering
reject/reworks, material consumption, and related costs.
-Submitted cost estimates for the repair of DOD/Army combat vehicles, damaged in battle.
-Implemented site safety program, to increase overall efficiency and contractor/soldier safety.
-Supervised the record-keeping of modifications performed, NDE & welder certifications.
2006-2010 Metromont Prestress, Charlotte, NC CWI/Lead Welder
-Supervised assembling stud shot/welded assemblies, used for buildings.
-Coordinated material logistics, for erecting multi-story structures.
-Scheduled welding crew shifts, and performed welder qualification/performance tests.
-Traveled to customer site locations to inspect welds and structure placement.
-Performed new applicant testing, and trained welders in techniques to boost efficiency.
-Recommend/requisitioned equipment and consumable purchasing from local vendors.
-Lead safety meetings, to incorporate new ideas to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
2003-2005 Bally Total Fitness, Charlotte, NC Certified Trainer & Sales
-Bally employment concurrent, while being a student at CPCC Welding/Metallurgy Program.
-Achieved monthly quotas for membership and personal training contracts.
-Exceeded regional quotas as nutritional store manager.
1998-2003 Cal-Dive International, New Iberia, LA Salvage Underwater Diver
-Used explosives to decommission oil wells and recovery to barge cranes.
-Burned/cut with Broco underwater torch system, to demolish oil rigs, and offshoreplatforms.
-Performed underwater welding (specialty weldments), and rigging for oil platform removal.
-Operated decompression chamber for personnel injured from decompression sickness.
-Performed underwater wet welding and conventional dry welding, to assist in oil rig installations.
-Assisted and inspected hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, for pipelines.
1993-2001 US Army and Louisiana Army National Guard Specialist (E-4)
th
th
th
-Field Artillery 8 /8 & 256 Infantry Brigade.
-Deployed on international overseas assignments.
-Qualified weapons expert and assigned to General’s Guard.
-Trainer for soldiers & contractors working as opposing forces (OPFOR), in Mississippi &Alabama.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
US Passport- (current)
USA Triathlon (USAT) member
Red Cross Volunteer
Ronald McDonald House Volunteer
To contact this candidate email delveechio@outlook.com