Chris Sarantopoulos
Welder
Volos
Summary
Motivated and hardworking professional with a strong background in welding and industrial metalwork, now seeking to begin a career in the offshore oil & gas industry. I am open to learning new skills and adapting to any role required, including entry-level positions such as Roustabout, Floorhand, or Deck Crew. With hands-on technical experience, valid offshore certifications (BOSIET, OGUK Medical, IRATA), and strong physical fitness, I am ready to take on new professional challenges and grow within the offshore sector
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Welder
Sovel S.A.
08.2025 - Current
SOVEL S.A. – Volos, Greece \
Welder / Cutter (Present)
Industrial welding and cutting with arc-air and oxy-fuel methods.
Experience in heavy steel structures and fabrication
Welder
N.K. Trailers
01.2025 - 07.2025
N.K. Trailers – Greece
Welder (1 year) MIG welding and fabrication of heavy-duty trailer structures
Welder
ILVIEF S.A.
02.2023 - 07.2024
ILVIEF S.A. – Greece Welder & Assembler (1.5 years)
Welding and assembly of electrical panels and steel structures.
Worked on mechanical and electrical field fabrication
Welder
Lykomitros Steel S.A.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Lykomitros Steel – Greece Welder
MIG welding in building constructions and wind turbine components
Welder
Vemekep S.A.
01.2020 - 01.2021
Vemekep S.A. – Greece Welder (1 year)
MIG welding in building construction projects
Education
High School Diploma -
5th General Unified High School
Volos 04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Skills:
MIG Welding (structural & industrial)
Arc-Air Gouging & Oxy-Fuel Cutting
Steel Fabrication & Assembly
Mechanical Fitting (panels, structures, trailers)
Use of Power Tools & Heavy Equipment
Basic Electrical Panel Assembly:
Offshore-Related Skills
Knowledge of offshore safety procedures (BOSIET, MIST, HUET)
Rope access skills (IRATA Level 1)
Physically fit for offshore/manual work
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
Adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards
Soft Skills:
Teamwork & Collaboration in demanding environments
Fast learner, adaptable to new roles and tasks
Strong work ethic & reliability
Problem-solving and attention to detail
Effective communication in English & Greek
Certification
Irata
Timeline
Welder
Sovel S.A.
08.2025 - Current
Irata
07-2025
Welder
N.K. Trailers
01.2025 - 07.2025
BOSHIET
01-2024
Welder
ILVIEF S.A.
02.2023 - 07.2024
Welder
Lykomitros Steel S.A.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Welder
Vemekep S.A.
01.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
5th General Unified High School
04.2001 -