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I'm Michael, Industrial Welder & Metal Fabricator
Precision Welding.
Proven Performance.
20+ years of hands-on experience delivering inspection-ready fabrication across the UAE, offshore platforms and international project sites worldwide
― Michael Cedric
Projects completed across 8+ countries and regions worldwide
Two Decades of Industrial Excellence
Michael Cedric is a seasoned industrial welder and metal fabricator with more than 20 years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality fabrication work across demanding onshore and offshore environments.
Based in the United States and available for domestic and international contract engagements, Michael brings a consistent record of technical proficiency, project reliability, and adherence to the most stringent quality and safety standards in the industry. His work spans the oil and gas, petrochemical, and heavy construction sectors across the UAE, offshore platforms, and multiple international project sites.
UAE & Middle East Project Experience
Extensive work across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah in petrochemical, infrastructure, and energy sectors including structural steel erection and process piping systems.
Offshore Platform & Marine Fabrication
Proven capability on FPSOs, drilling platforms, and marine structures with full compliance to offshore safety management systems and permit-to-work frameworks.
Quality-Compliant, Inspection-Ready Work
All fabrication executed in accordance with ASME and AWS standards, with experience working in NDT-inspected environments including RT and UT testing regimes.
Welding &
Fabrication Services
Structural Steel Welding
Heavy-duty welding for industrial structures, load-bearing frameworks, and equipment foundations across onshore and offshore environments.
Pipe Welding & Process Piping
Full-service pipe welding across pressure ratings and diameters for oil & gas, chemical processing, and utility piping systems.
Multi-Process Welding
Demonstrated proficiency in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and SMAW — adaptable to any material, joint configuration, or positional requirement.
Offshore & Marine Fabrication
Extensive experience on offshore platforms, FPSOs, and marine structures with full safety management system and PTW compliance.
Plant Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Design-to-delivery fabrication of structural components, equipment skids, supports, and assemblies to client drawings or bespoke specifications.
A comprehensive range of industrial welding and metal fabrication services delivered with the precision and professionalism that complex industrial projects demand.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
A Global Track Record Across the Industry's Most Demanding Environments
- Structural steel and process piping projects across UAE industrial zones — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah — for petrochemical and energy sector clients
- Offshore drilling and production platform welding with full compliance to offshore safety management systems and permit-to-work frameworks
- International project deployments across multiple regions, adapting to local codes, international standards, and diverse site environments
- Shutdown and turnaround execution in oil refineries, gas processing plants, and chemical processing facilities under time-critical conditions
Steel Doesn't Lie.
A selection of completed projects and fabrication work from across my career. Every photograph tells the story of a challenge met, a specification achieved, and a weld that will last.
Out of 5
Built Across Borders. Trusted on the World's Toughest Job Sites.
Industrial & Energy Sector
Extensive project experience across the UAE’s industrial corridor in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Contributions span structural steel erection, process piping, equipment skid fabrication, and maintenance welding for petrochemical and infrastructure clients.
Oil & Gas Operations
Hands-on experience aboard offshore drilling and production platforms. Responsibilities included structural repair welding, pressure piping fabrication, and equipment installation with full SMS and permit-to-work compliance.
Multiple Regions Worldwide
Selected for international project deployments on the basis of consistent on-site performance. Delivered welding and fabrication solutions across multiple jurisdictions, adapting to local codes and international standards.