John Weems

Highly skilled Welding Specialist with over 15 years of offshore and industrial pipeline fabrication experience, specializing in Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), double-joint pipeline production, and welding procedure development. Experienced in shipyard, structural, repair, and production environments with current hands-on work in FCAW, GMAW, SAW, equipment repair, and welding equipment troubleshooting. Proven leader with a strong safety mindset, high production standards, and deep knowledge of weld quality, setup, and process optimization.

Welder at Gulf Island (2025-11 – Present)

• Perform production and repair welding in a shipyard/industrial fabrication environment using FCAW, GMAW/MIG, SAW, and related processes as assigned.
• Complete SAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding work while maintaining quality, safety, and production expectations.
• Repair and maintain welding equipment, rollerbox equipment, and related production tools to keep work moving efficiently.
• Perform oxy/fuel cutting, rigging support, equipment repair, and general welding support for fabrication and repair operations.

Combination Welder at Gulf Coast Pre-Stress Partners (2025-03 – 2025-11)

• Performed combination welding repairs on equipment and structures using FCAW, SMAW, and MIG/GMAW processes.
• Cut and fabricated assemblies while maintaining precision, structural integrity, and safe work practices.
• Operated and maintained welding and fabrication tools while meeting production and quality standards.

Double Joint Welding Foreman / Welding R&D Specialist at Allseas Group S.A. (2004-11 – 2018-04)

• Specialized in SAW double-joint pipeline production for major offshore subsea pipeline projects.
• Led teams in the setup, operation, and optimization of SAW systems aboard vessels including Bright Spark, Solitaire, Togmor, and Audacia.
• Worked directly with welding engineers, QC/NDT personnel, and production leadership to develop procedures, improve weld quality, and increase production rates.
• Supported R&D on future subsea pipeline welding processes, procedure qualifications, equipment modifications, and production improvements.
• Maintained area authority for safety, quality, production integrity, and compliance with project requirements.

Internal Line-Up Clamp Technician / Welder at Technip (2012-10 – 2013-03)

• Set up, maintained, and repaired internal line-up clamps and related electric/pneumatic accessories.
• Coordinated with supervisors during pipeline production, welding R&D, and procedure development operations.

Welder Helper / Spacer / Fitter at Pipeline Technique (2002-08 – 2004-01)

• Supported double-jointing and quad-jointing operations through weld cleaning, preparation, spacing, and alignment support.
• Maintained equipment and assisted with production runs to support quality, fit-up, and schedule requirements.

GED – Pearl River Community College (2002)