David L. Ingram

**** ****** ******

Lynwood, California 90262

abznu1@r.postjobfree.com

562-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Position of employment within your organization as a Welding Engineer or

Construction QC Supervisor who is involved in manufacturing, new

construction or overhaul and repair of weld fabricated products and

components. Responsibility of code enforcement to include quality

requirements, management and application of welding processes,

nondestructive testing inspection and related documentation of all welding

processes as they apply to production requirements. Experience in

application of welding processes to commercial, military and aerospace

fabrication codes, standards and specifications. Evaluate and compile for

final presentation of complete data package in accordance with governing

codes and standards for final acceptance and commissioning prior to start-

up.

QUALIFICATIONS

Thirty seven years as a professional Welding Engineer and QC Supervisor

utilizing my knowledge in engineering, contract administration, quality

assurance and inspection as these tasks have applied to my experience in

construction management, manufacturing and fabrication in refineries,

pipeline construction, power plants, shipbuilding and ship repair

industries. I have experience and knowledge in construction management of

oil refineries, nuclear and non-nuclear power plants, natural gas pipelines

and high-speed rail transit projects. Promoted as supervisor over

installation of MIC Level 1 (sub safe) materials and again promoted to

Branch Head of nondestructive testing (NDT) and sub safe materials with the

DOD, US Navy. Conduct many research and development projects in the use and

application of manual, semiautomatic and automatic welding processes as

they may apply to ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Issued Lifetime Teaching

Credentials for the State of California in Vocational Education, and have

twelve years experience teaching welding technology, metallurgy,

shipbuilding, blueprint reading and nondestructive testing. Served as

Technical Advisor to various Community Colleges, Los Angeles Trade Tech and

Naval Intelligence Service. I have been trained and certified by AWS

(American Welding Society-1981 and recertified 2003) as a CWI (certified

welding inspector), ASNT as a TC-1A Level II nondestructive test inspector

using the dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a Level III

radiographic film interpreter for the US Navy. Additionally trained and

certified by the US Navy, Radiological Affairs Support Office (RASO)

Yorktown, Virginia as Radiation Safety Officer. RIFed (reduction in force)

and subsequent base closure LBNSY in 1997. Valid Transportation Worker

Identification Credential (TWIC 2/2014) and US Passport issued in 2007 .

EDUCATION

.CALPOLY (California Polytechnic State University), San Luis Obispo, CA.

Welding and Metallurgical Engineering and Technology, Bachelor of Science

Degree (BSET) 1973

.YUBA College; Marysville, CA. Industrial Arts Degree (AS) 1969.

EXPERIENCE

.3/13 to present

Jacobs Engineering. Los Angeles, California

Senior Field Inspector assigned to the Southern California Gas and San

Diego Gas & Electric (SEMPRA) Pipeline Safety Enhancement Project

responsible for nondestructive testing (NDE) inspection and subsequent

hydrostatic testing of transmission and distribution of natural gas piping

systems for compliance with DOT Title 49 Part 192 Code of Federal

Regulations for TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE:

MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS. Currently, developing the Operator

Qualification training programs for new incoming field inspectors.

.11/2003 to present

Marvin Engineering Company. Inglewood, California

Welding Engineer for the Marvin Group responsible for quality requirements

and management of all welding processes, nondestructive testing and all

related documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 program requirements.

Proficient in fabrication of heavy aluminum structures, heavy structural

steel fabrication including both plain carbon steel and high strength, low

alloy steel, titanium gimble housings, 17-4PH and austenitic stainless

steel(s) using the SAW, GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and Electron Beam welding

process(s). Meet with outside vendors and contractors to resolve questions

and problems experienced during manufacturing to provide corrective action

and implement required corrective action and the "know how" to get the job

done.

.11/2006 to 01/2009

Jacobs Engineering. Long Beach, California

Reassigned to the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, Ca as Construction QC

Supervisor for the Jacobs Construction Management team to evaluate ongoing

construction activities of The Industrial Company (TIC) to build and

construct a dual unit, large capacity ElectroStatic Precipitator including

all mechanical and ancillary piping systems inspection and related testing.

Inspect various facets of work on the construction site and perform

continuous surveillance of immediate construction activities to ensure

compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

Discover issues of nonconformance and participate in discussions to

determine immediate appropriate resolution.

Temporary assignment to the ConocoPhillips, Carson refinery as a QC

Supervisor responsible for Material Management, technical coordinator and

final turnover of all purchased hardware to the Coker Yield, Coker Main

Fractionization, Coker Deheading and the Flare Gas Recovery projects.

Upon completion of LAR SHELL, assigned to the EXxonMobil Refinery in

Torrance, Ca. as QC Supervisor during the installation of a dual unit,

large capacity ElectroStatic Precipitator. Required supervision of Jacobs

North American Field Service direct hire employee(s) and nondestructive

testing contractor's inspection activities during the hot tapping and re-

routing and installation of all underground piping and implementing

applicable customer specification(s) and the project Quality Assurance

Manual.

Completed assignment at the SHELL LAR refinery as QC Supervisor during the

fabrication and installation of two 40 kv ElectroStatic Precipitators (ESP

@ 1,000,000 man hours) designed by HRC Research which included the

replacement of the Regenerator Planem and Dome, two Waste Heat boilers and

installation of all ancillary power piping and utility piping.

QC Supervisor responsible for in process and final piping systems

inspection (punch list) and evaluation of applicable isometric piping

drawings and supportive P&ID drawings for proper installation. Inspection

for completion prior to hydrostatic testing, final inspection and

completion for Jacobs Engineering and customer evaluation and acceptance

for final turnover to operations at the British Petroleum Refinery, Long

Beach, Ca.

QC Inspector responsible for in process and final piping systems inspection

(punch list) and evaluation of applicable isometric piping drawings and

supportive P&ID drawings for proper installation. Inspection for completion

prior to hydrostatic testing, final inspection and completion for Jacobs

Engineering and customer evaluation and acceptance for final turnover to

operations at the British Petroleum Refinery, Long Beach, Ca.

.7/2003 to 10/2003

Sermatech Power Solutions. Elk Grove, California

QA/QC Inspector responsible for, "evaluation for completion" of all piping

systems including required NDT and welding inspection at the City of

Pasadena, Department of Water and Power new construction of GT3 and GT4 gas

turbine (47 megawatts each) power plants. Interpret P&ID drawings and

compiled all isometric drawings for final inspection (punch) of piping

systems and completed final data packages for commissioning IAW ASME code.

.10/2001 to 5/2002

Irwin Industries. Long Beach, California

QA/QC Certified Welding Inspector assigned to the Intermountain Power

Project in Delta, Utah for Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District. CWI

responsible for all QA and inspection requirements during the inspection,

repair and overhaul of a 750 megawatt, coal fired power plant for the Los

Angeles Department of Water and Power. Developed the final Data Package for

R-1 ASME Stamp and obtained final acceptance from the State of Utah ASME A-

I Inspector. Initial assignment as QA/QC Piping Systems Inspector.

Responsible for in-process and final piping systems inspection (punching)

and evaluation of applicable isometric piping drawings and supportive P&ID

drawings for proper installation. Inspection for completion prior to

hydrostatic testing and final inspection and completion of Jacobs

Engineering design drawings and customer evaluation and acceptance for

final turnover and operations of the alkaline unit at the Los Angeles,

TOSCO refinery. Maintained all related weld mapping and required NDT for

final completion and hydrostatic testing for turnover to customer for

commissioning of piping systems.

.8/97 to 9/2001

Self Employed

Conducted weld studies of one-sided welding on carbon steel plate using the

GMAW and SAW processes. Evaluation of joint design and heat input for

single pass welding. Development of automatic GMAW (spray arc) overlay

using cobalt alloy filler metal on high nickel (base metal) internal

combustion engine valves for high temperature service.

.2/85 thru 8/97

Long Beach Naval Shipyards. Terminal Island, CA

GS-12, Series 894 Welding Engineer and promoted to Branch Head of

Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and Piping Joint Control Center as Code 133.3

in the Quality Assurance Department responsible for all shipyard NDT

inspection and traceability of manufactured hardware and shipboard

installation of all MIC Level 1(sub safe) materials. Riffed to a

Mechanical Engineer, assigned to the Piping Design Division, Code 260 as a

Piping Design Engineer. Reassigned a computer analysis for the FFG (fast

frigate-gas turbine) program.

.10/82 thru 6/84

Ralph M. Parsons Company (RMPCO). Pasadena, CA

Foreign assignment to the Royal Dutch Shell/Petromin Oil Refinery

construction project in Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Project Welding

Engineer responsible for the prefabrication of all pipe spools and

structural steel fabrication used to construct and build a 250-mbpd grass

roots refinery. Responsible for the development and implementation of the

construction quality control program used for the production shops and

throughout final assembly and installation into the refinery.

.8/1980 thru 10/82

InterNorth Natural Gas Company. Omaha, NE

Project Welding Engineering consultant to the 823 mile Northern Boarder

Pipeline (NBPL). Construction of the largest natural gas pipeline in

America, which consists of a 42-inch diameter API 5LX grade X70 high

strength low alloy carbon steel pipe buried 25 feet in the ground.

Qualified welding procedures, performed vendor surveillance and provided

technical support to pipeline contractors and vendors to assist and resolve

welding, NDT inspection and documentation issues. Responsible for

implementation and training of DOT Title 49, Part 192 and the NBPL QA/QC

program requirements and certification of all welding inspectors,

construction engineers/inspectors. Provided vendor surveillance during the

fabrication of metering stations and pumping station pipe fabrication used

during construction of the NBPL.

.2/1977 thru 8/1980

Parsons Constructors Inc. Pasadena, CA

Initially assigned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) project for the

Department of 'Energy as Technical Advisor to the Executive Vice President

of PCI in the construction management group. Resolved audit findings

discovered during evaluation of construction contract inspection test

reports related to piping systems, fabrication and installations.

Surveillance of existing construction field contracts for contract

compliance on the SPR oil storage facilities throughout Louisiana and Texas

and monitored vendor fabrication of all project hardware and tooling.

Transferred Philadelphia, Pa on the North East Corridor Improvement project

for the Federal Railroad Administration and AMTRAK to build the 180 mph

commuter service from Washington, D.C. to Boston, Ma. as the Assistant

Construction Quality Control Manger. Supervised six Quality Engineers, two

vendor surveillance inspectors and one Chief Inspector during the

construction and rehabilitation of the North East Corridor.

.10/1973-2/1977

San Diego Community College

Instructor for the Evening College program in the school of Vocational

Education, teaching Welding Technology, Metallurgy, Blueprint Reading and

Shipbuilding and taught the apprenticeship training program in Welding

Processes for the San Diego Carpentry and Drywall union.

.5/1974-2/1977

General Atomics Company, La Jolla, CA

Initially assigned to the manufacturing facility in Simi Valley as a Senior

Quality Assurance Engineer reviewing project specifications for

implementation of quality requirements on purchase orders, reviewing vendor

documents for quality program requirements and material certifications for

manufactured consumables and contract compliance of fabricated hardware.

Responsible for all Welding Procedure Specification and related

qualification testing of welding processes and qualification of production

welders. Trained and certified as Radiation Safety Officer for the Fort

St. Varian Nuclear Power Plant in Platteville, Colorado. Promoted to

Assistant Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for the refueling of the

Fort St. Varian Nuclear Power plant, with a 330-megawatt, High Temperature

Gas Cooled reactor. (HTGR)

.8/1973-5/1974

National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, CA

Chief Welding Engineer in charge of the Weld School, research and

development of new welding equipment and processes in application to

shipyard production requirements and automation of welding equipment and

processes and responsible for all Welding Procedure Specifications,

procedure qualifications and welder qualification.

.2/1972-8/1973

M. W. Kellogg Company, Avila Beach, CA

Initially assigned to Unit 1 containment building as an area Welding

Inspector on all power piping at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant and

promoted to Chief Welding Engineer in the Quality Assurance department.

Certified as ASNT, Level II NDT inspector in dye penetrant (PT), magnetic

particle (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT) and radiographic testing (RT)

methods of inspection.

REFERENCES

.Mike Mendez

Site Construction QA/QC Manager, ExxonMobil ESP Project

Jacobs Engineering 760-***-****

.David Dean

Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Fort Amanda Specialties, Inc. 419-***-****

.Gilbert Acosta

Weld Shop Supervisor 310-***-**** X379

Marvin Engineering Co., Inc.

.Ron Mobley

Owner of Accurate Weld Test Lab 714-***-****

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