Chris Marcantonio

Gas Engineer at National Grid - Pipeline Maintenance Centre (PMC), specialising in pipeline welding, replacement, maintenance and intervention to deliver solutions across a wide range of materials, services, and pressures used throughout gas transmission and distribution.

Gas Technician - National Grid PMC

(2017-09)

Gas Technician at Pipeline Maintenance Centre as part of a field team, delivering to UK customers a range of specialist services including under-pressure drilling, flow-stopping, fabrication, testing, in-line inspection, re-compression, shot blasting, painting and valve repair to facilitate safe and efficient networks. MMA Coded pipeline welding to 5G position from 1" to 24" diameter carbon steel. Fabrication works including pipe fitting, spools, frames, supports and frames.

MMA and MIG welding experience across a range of materials and workshop machinery.

• Working closely with Operations Engineer to plan jobs and prepare all materials and equipment for transportation to job.
• Ensure all necessary authorisations and appropriate controls are in place i.e. risk assessments, method statements and permits.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and vehicles are safe, maintained, tested and calibrated where required and comply with all legislative requirements.
• Undertake depot duties, which include developing new techniques, safety inspections, maintenance, fabrication and attendance in meetings and update STC's.
• Participate in the PMC standby rota 1 in 4 weeks to provide pipeline emergency repair service (CEME).
• Operational maintenance and practical experience of working above and below 7Bar pressure.
• Good understanding of how Transmission or Distribution Networks operate and pipeline and pressure system safety.
• Practical experience of operational work in under pressure drilling, flow stopping, in-line service inspection, welding/pipe fitting, pressure systems inspections and damage assessment.

Illustration Lecturer - Bournemouth & Poole College

(2015-01 - 2017-06)

Monitoring and tracking student progression along with pre-planning and day-to-day lecturing across various age groups and diverse abilities. I produced schemes of work and carried out assessments whilst supporting students in portfolio building and interview skills, etc. My duties also included attending departmental meetings as well as instigating strategies for under-achieving students.

Evaluating and working closely with colleagues to develop plans and new ideas to make lessons more effective and interesting.

Graphic Designer - Design Objectives (DoCrafts)

(2012-02 - 2014-12)

Working to client briefs using licensed artwork and style guides designing craft collections for market leading nationwide craft industry. My duties included Photoshop re-touching and producing digital mock-ups for magazines along with physical mock-ups, packaging design and branding.

Graphic Designer - Evolve 40 Ltd

(2011-02 - 2012-01)

Corporate branding, menu and brochure design for the catering and hospitality industry across the South West. I was responsible for layout, typography and the preparation of artwork and print files. My role also included liaising with clients and various print companies.

NVQ Level 3 Gas Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship - Gas Engineering - National Grid (2018 - 2021)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Cheshire College (2018 - 2020)

Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training - Education & Training - Bournemouth & Poole College (2015 - 2017)

BA (Hons) - Graphic Design & Illustration - The University of Hertfordshire (2009 - 2011)

BA (Hons) - Fine Art - The University of Lincoln (2005 - 2006)

AVCE in Art & Design - Art & Design - The John Henry Newman School, Hertfordshire (1998 - 2005)