Christopher J Heilig

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(617) 201- 5122 abgfsk@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced NACE coatings inspector certified level 3 with vast knowledge of industrial coatings and applications. Ability

to climb, work with heights, and work in confined spaces. I have extensive experience interpreting and implementing

specifications, and extensive experience with the use of 100% solids epoxy, zincs, urethanes, abrasive blasting, hydro

blasting, water jetting, CSN surface ion contamination testing, plural component spray pumps and more. I also have wide

ranging experience with both concrete and steel substrates. My objective is always to provide the client with the highest

level of quality and integrity on every project while ensuring required surveillances and inspections are completed on time.

My attention to detail and ability to work effectively with a team, or alone, are essential components of e very successful

quality control/quality assurance plan. Accurate and timely reporting are always a top priority.

Technical Skills and Certifications

NACE International CIP Certified Level 3

NACE International CIP Bridge Coatings Inspector Endorsement

NCCER Abnormal Operating Conditions (pipeline) Certified

Confined space Trained/Certified

Fall protection Trained/Certified

OSHA 10

Current/valid TWIC card

NFPA Firefighter 2 certified

EMT Basic Certified /CPR Certified/ First Aid/ First Responder Certifi ed

Computers/Microsoft Office / Word / Excel / Publisher / Ipad True Q/C

Inspection and documentation

Employment History

KTA Tator Inc.

Pittsburgh, PA.

(NACE Coating inspector)

May 2013 – Aug 2014

Coating and lining inspections various industries

Surface preparation/cleanliness, abrasive testing, anchor profile testing

Surface ion contamination (CSN ) testing and PH testing

Specification and product data review and oversight

Proper product storage, mixing, and application verification

Ambient condition monitoring and compliance verification

Dry film thickness testing with type 2 FE /non FE and ultrasonic gages

High volt / low volt holiday detection testing

Nondestructive testing, destructive testing, failure analysis

Bay Area Coating Consultants

Denair, CA.

(NACE Coating inspector)

Oct 2010 - May 2013

Coating and lining inspections in the oil/gas and water industry

Surface preparation inspection, anchor profile testing

Proper product, mixing, and application verification

Holiday detection, C.S.N. testing

Ambient condition monitoring, DFT readings

Nondestructive testing, destructive testing, failure analysis

Daily reports, pictures, documentation

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

P roject history

SOCAL GAS/ SEMPRA ENERGY, LOS ANGELES, CA.

“PSEP” BURIED NATURAL GAS PIPELINE

(PEAK TECHNICAL /J ACOBS ENGINEERING – Aug 2014 to Oct 2014)

Inspection and testing of shop applied external FBE coatings on 24” pipe joints and fittings, including visual

examination, holiday detection testing, and DFT verification. Oversight, inspection, and testing of external

coating repairs made with FBE compatible 100% solids epoxy to holiday and damage locations. Visual

inspection and anchor profile testing on abrasive blasted field welds. Oversight, inspection, and testing to field

weld coating applications. Ensuring materials, workmanship, and test results a re compliant with client

specification and NACE/SSPC written standards. Daily reports, pictures, and documentation in Microsoft

Word.

BAYER CROP SCIENCE, KANSAS CITY, MO.

2.4 MILLION GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK

(KTA JUNE 2014 to AUG 2014)

Installation of 100% solids internal tank liner including flexible hinge joint base detail with fiberglass overlay

to new steel 2.4 million gallon water EQ storage tank. Responsibilities included development and execution of

written inspection and test plan. Pre- surface inspections and CSN surface contamination testing. Abrasive

bulk delivery cleanliness testing. Daily monitoring of abrasive blasting and ensuring surface cleanliness is

maintained through the use of dehumidification. Final cleanliness visual inspections and anchor profile

testing. Overseeing coating application, verification of product requirements and monitoring ambient

conditions. Dry film thickness testing, high voltage holiday detection testing, and touch repair retest. Daily

reports, pictures, and documentation in Microsoft Word.

DEPT. OF DEFENSE, PUEBLO CO. (BECHTEL)

PUEBLO CHEMICAL AGENT –DETRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM

(KTA- M ay 2013 to April 2014)

Contractor QC inspector for a variety of coating projects throughout the facility conducted under nuclear

coating standards. Extensive concrete coating operations including secondary containments, floors, poured

walls, block structures, and tank pads. Abrasive blasting and mechanical preparation of concrete substrates to

conform to CSP visual standards. Application of chemical resistant coatings/linings. Nondestructive testing of

dry film thickness using ultrasonic thickness gages. High and low voltage holiday detection testing. Numerous

steel coating projects including tank interiors/exteriors, structural steel components and I beams. Anchor

profile testing, inter- coat thickness testing and final DFT. Holiday detection testing and verification.

AERA ENER GY LLC. COATING MAINTENECE

BELRIDGE, CA. (BACC- OCT 2010 to May 2013)

Three years as lead inspector for ongoing coatings maintenance operations taking place in the Aera oil fields

of Belridge, Lost Hills, and Coalinga, CA . During this time my duties also included the inspection and

oversight of multiple projects taking place simultaneously at different locations, and often included multiple

clients other than Aera. New and replacement tank, vessel, and pipeline internal liners. Abrasive blasting and

application of coating systems to new structural steel, storage tanks, clarifiers, free water knockouts, and

pipelines. Frequently using ultra high pressure water jetting up to 35,000 psi for surface contamination

removal, verified by CSN surface contamination testing. Visual surface cleanliness inspections to abrasive

blasted steel and anchor profile testing. Verify and ensure proper product application. Cure testing and final

DFT using nondestructive methods. High and low voltage holiday detection testing. F ailure analysis

inspections. Inspections performed in the field and at contractor fabrication facilities.

AERA ENERGY, 9 MILE 12” PIPELINE

LOST HILLS, CA. ( BACC - Aug 2012 to Dec 2012)

Nine mile above and below grade pipeline. Field coating application on weld joints and fittings. Holiday

detection testing of shop applied fusion bonded epoxy external coating, “hot stick” pin hole repairs. Visual

examination and field repairs using FBE compatible two component epoxy. Internal inspections and repairs to

thin film lining system. Closely monitoring ambient conditions, abrasive blast surface cleanliness, anchor

profile testing, surface contaminant testing,. Dry film thickness and holiday detection testing of field applied

repairs.

OCCIDENTAL PETROLIUM

ELK HILLS, CA. ( BACC- Feb 2011 to April 2011)

16 inch pipeline internal liner application inspections. Monitoring abrasive blasting, ambient conditions,

product mixing and application. Product data verification. Visual inspections. DFT and holiday detection

testing and monitoring repairs. Ensuring contractor compliance to client specification .

THUMS VESSELS

LONG BEACH, CA. ( BACC- Oct 2010 to May 2013)

Numerous water separators and free water knocko ut vessels. Internal liner installations at steel fabrication

shop (PCL Bakersfield, CA.). Four component high chemical and abrasion resistant thick film internal liner

applications to onsite new steel fabrication. Full time and hold point inspections. Abrasive blasting, power

wash surface contamination removal, CSN surface contamination testing, application monitoring, DFT

testing, holiday detection and repairs.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS INCLUDE: ORANGE COUNTY SANITATIION, KERN COUNTY

WATER DISTICT, SEMI-TROPIC WATER DISTRICT, MACPHEARSON OIL, AND MORE.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Education

NACE International 2014

Houston, Texas, USA

CIP one day bridge course

CIP Bridge Inspector Certification

NACE International 2014

Houston, Texas, USA

Coating Inspector Certified level 3

Coating Inspector level 3 Certification

NACE International 2011

Anaheim, California, USA

Coating Inspector level 2 Certified

Coating Inspector level 2 Certification

NACE International 2010

Houston, Texas, USA

Coating Inspector Level 1Certified

Coating Inspector Level 1 Certification

Gulf Coast Community College 2002

Panama City, Florida, USA

Fire Science/Fire Academy, Firefighter 2 Certified

Fire Fighter 2 Certification

Northeastern University 2002

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Emergency Medical Technician Certified

EMT Certification

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