Justin Cotter

Experience

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  Statoil

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Supervisor

  Working on the expansion project for Mongstad Oil Refinery (SMIL 2) and the construction of a natural gas fired CHP plant for Statoil -Hydro (EVM) with a team of 10 pipe fitters.★ Fabricating, installing and commissioning of instrument air tubing systems. ★ Managed installation of heat-trace tubing.

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  Talisman Energy

  Dec 2010 - Jul 2011

  Supervisor

  Working on YME MOPUSTOR Oil Separation Platform. Led team of 15 pipe-fitters.Stripping and inspecting, instrument air process systems and safety systems.Assembling and upgrading systems on board the YME separation platform.Leak testing instrument air system.

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  Cre8 Systems AS

  Dec 2010 - May 2013

  Engineering Technician

  ★ Designing and assembling cutting edge hydraulic systems using P&ID schematics for the Oil & Gas industry. ★ Cre8 Systems supply leading companies such as Aker, Petrobras and Statoil.★ Assisting with layout and design of systems.★ Fabricating and welding of stainless pipe to ASME standards. ★ Continually assess build quality and look for ways to improve the product.

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  Mercury Engineering

  May 2013 - Apr 2014

  QA/QC Welding Inspector

  ★ Monitoring of all welding operations on several projects . ★ Qualifying of welders to ASME IX standard.★ Inspection and Quarantine of existing pipework.★ Managing all paperwork related to welder qualification.

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  MSL Engineering Ltd.

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  QA/QC Welding Inspector

  Project: Whitegate Refinery, turnaround 2014★ Monitoring all welds carried out by a team of 30 welders.★ Ensuring all spool assembly and welding operations are carried out according to ASME B31.3Coordinating with inspection and NDT personnel to ensure assessment and corrective action when necessary.★ Interpreting Radiographs to ASME IX standards.★ Inspecting all welding carried out.

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  Mercury Engineering

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Piping/Welding QA/QC

  ★ System walk-downs of all P&ID schematics prior to commissioning stage.★ Controlling and signing-off of all welding operations. ★ Monitoring of all welder qualification tests to ASME and EN ISO standards.★ Inspecting welds carried out on all pipe sizes and material grades.

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  Kentz - Member of the SNC Lavalin Group

  Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  Mechanical Commissioning Superintendent

  Project: REFICAR Refinery Cartagena, Colombia★ Performing Authority andPTW coordinator for Pre-comms welding activities.★ System Walk-down Supervision and control.★ Solving and Piping/Equipment Alignment issues which arose during Pre-commissioning.★ Supervising the fabrication of spools for pre-commissioning pressure tests and blowing activities.★ Flange and valve selection and control.★ Preservation of rotating equipment.★ Witnessing Flushing, Blowing and Purging operations.★ Documentation sign-off. Show less

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  PM Group

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

  Completions/Commissioning

  ★ Night shift ops coordinator.★ Supervisor for all mechanical/piping activities.★ Supervising punch-list closeout.★ System walk-downs, of all piping and mechanical packages, prior to handover.★ Liaising with contractors to resolve any issues present. ★ Monitoring and signing off all Flushing and Pressure testing on site.★ Witnessing Passivation and Purging of systems.★ Monitoring Preservation of Equipment and Vessels.

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  Kentech Group

  Nov 2016 - Jan 2018

  Senior Mechanical Commissioning Technician

  Project: SD2 Gas Project, Baku, Azerbaijan★ Night shift ops coordinator ★ Supervisor for all Pressure testing and compression blowing. Witness and Sign-off. ★ System walk-downs of piping and mechanical packages prior to MC.★ Supervising and monitoring of punch-list items. Acceptance of items. ★ Solving any engineering issues which may arise, assist the contractor in carrying out the necessary work. ★ Supervising and signing off flushing and compression blows for piping cleanliness.★ Witnessing camera inspections to verify piping cleanliness.★ Leak testing coordinator between disciplines to ensure maximum efficiency on all leak test packs★ Mechanical completion walk-downs. Show less

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  MSL Engineering Ltd.

  May 2018 - Apr 2019

  Piping Superintendent

  ★ Approving all engineering drawings prior to issuing for fabrication.★ Liaising with Client`s engineers regarding modifications to pipework and drawings. ★ Monitoring fabrication and welding to ensure schedule/deadlines are being met.★ Ensuring quality assurance of all work scopes are maintained, and all work is performed in accordance with company policies and the Health and Safety at work act. ★ Completing all activities in a timely accurate and efficient manner in accordance with procedures and work instructions. ★ Working flexibly to accommodate the changing needs of the business; working long hours and taking on additional responsibility. ★ Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing conflicting priorities. Show less

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  Jones Engineering Group

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Quality Coordinator

  As a Quality Coordinator, I liaised with client representatives, assuring adherence to specifications, and diligently managed a site construction quality database for welding qualifications. Executed process system walk-downs, compiled detailed punch lists, and closely monitored the resolution of issues. Additionally, took charge of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities for a major contractor.★ Directed the management of calibration and installation for process instrumentation on a €300M project, expertly resolving I&C issues and ensuring the utmost precision throughout the entire project.★ Spearheaded Construction QA Team activities, meticulously ensuring code compliance, and achieved the successful completion of a €1B project, featuring an extensive 40km pipework.★ Champion of change management, recording and effectively communicating changes in pipework and redlining drawings to reflect changes ★ Served as a mentor to tradesmen in Quality Management and ensured timely updates for client engineers on the evolving change management landscape Show less

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  University of Limerick

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Student

  During this tenure, I have completed my Master of Science in Project Management with first-class honours from the University of Limerick.

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  Jacobs

  Jul 2021 - now

  Construction Consultant-Mechanical & Piping Scope

  As M&P Superintendent, I supervise the mechanical & piping installation to enhance quality, productivity, and coordination, resulting in a substantial reduction of deviations and a remarkable improvement in overall project efficiency.★ Oversaw the functional execution of a €250M project, securing an acceleration in progress, maintaining a flawless record with zero regulatory violations, and ensuring the project reached completion right on schedule.★ Engineered the installation of 10km of black utilities and 3km of clean utilities, ensuring on-time commissioning and improving project efficiency.★ Supervised Quality Control for 13km of pipework, navigating diverse systems, attaining zero defects, and orchestrating a flawless installation with over 1M hours free of Lost Time Incidents (LTI).★ Successfully addressed complex engineering hurdles in a challenging brownfield project, enhancing design efficiency and achieving a significant reduction in project downtime. Show less