Ki Woong Ham
@kiwoongham
Experienced technical/site interpreter and Coating QA/QC inspector for construction and offshore projects.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual technical interpreter and coating QA/QC inspector with extensive experience in shipbuilding, offshore plant insulation/coating, and construction site coordination. I have led on-site interpretation for wind turbine installation, heavy equipment disassembly, PCB fab remodeling, battery plant commissioning, and FLNG/offshore projects, and contributed measurable cost savings and quality improvements.
I hold graduate-level training in interpretation and translation and multiple industry certifications (FROSIO, IRCA, ICorr, ASME/ECITB, IECEx), and I combine deep technical knowledge with disciplined project coordination to resolve field issues, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with specs and safety standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Site Interpreter
Jaewon Industrial Machinery
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Facilitated transport, installation and commissioning of monopile manufacturing machinery at SeAH Wind (Teesworks), coordinating Owner, CM and subcontractors to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule adherence.
Site Interpreter
Dongkuk S&C
Apr 2024 - May 2024 (1 month)
Supported transport, lifting and installation of wind turbine generators (15.6MW), handled incoming inspections and translated technical dossiers to ensure installation quality and schedule delivery.
Site Interpreter
DA Group
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)
Coordinated disassembly and transport of Buhler EVO 320D diecasting equipment, liaised between client engineers and contractors to ensure safe removal and logistics.
Technical Interpreter
SIMMTECH
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Provided construction and operations interpretation for PCB fab remodeling and hook-up in Penang, supporting EHS audits (ISO 45001/14001), claims negotiation and process-specific technical communication.
Technical Interpreter
AI Korea
May 2022 - Sep 2022 (4 months)
Interpreted for installation and commissioning of Ultium Cells #1 Central Electrolyte Supply System in Ohio, coordinating between client, prime contractor and local subcontractors and contributing to cost savings during PFP coating repair.
Field Interpreter
Daeshin Engineering
Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 (2 months)
Served as field interpreter and QA/QC coordinator for GS Caltex Parex chamber maintenance, overseeing material inspections, internal component handling and multi-party troubleshooting.
Insulation & Coating Inspector
Bizpeer
Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 (2 years)
Managed insulation and coating QA/QC for ENI Coral FLNG topside and hull, conducting vendor inspections, mock-ups, receiving and release inspections and coordinating resolution of quality issues with owner and class.
TPP Manager
Aggreko
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018 (4 months)
Managed technical operations and interpretation for power generation and distribution at PyeongChang 2018 venues, ensuring electrical safety, fuel-control compliance and coordination among IOC/OBS/POCOG stakeholders.
QA/QC Supervisor
CapeEast
Oct 2016 - May 2017 (7 months)
Supervised insulation and piping QA/QC for Shell Prelude FLNG topside modules, reviewing specifications, conducting inspections, managing test packages and coordinating safety and quality activities.
Assistant Manager, QM
Samsung Heavy Industries
Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Managed coating quality for offshore and FPSO/topside projects, led audits and inspections, reduced ITP points to shorten lead times and resolved specification issues to achieve KPI targets across multiple major projects.
Painter / Production Operator
Samsung Heavy Industries
Aug 2003 - Feb 2010 (6 years 6 months)
Performed surface treatment and painting using airless spray, power tools and robotic blasting across ship blocks and offshore structures, contributing to process improvements and productivity gains.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Busan University of Foreign Studies
Master of Arts, Interpretation & Translation
2012 - 2015
Completed graduate studies in Interpretation & Translation (Korean-English) focusing on interpretation techniques and translation practice.
Korea National Open University
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
2003 - 2009
Completed undergraduate studies in English Literature covering English language, literature, and writing.
Inje University
English Literature
1996 - 2000
Attended English Literature program but did not complete the degree.
Geoje Jungang High School
High School Diploma, Liberal Arts
1993 - 1996
Graduated from a general liberal arts high school curriculum.
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