ANDREW D. COBURN
NACE Level * Certified
Denham Springs, La 70726
Cell: 302-***-****
Email-Mail: acr7ri@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Secure position as coatings inspector in pipeline, industrial or marine environment based on education, commitment to safety and over 26 years experience.
Profile
Motivated Professional with over 26 years experience in Industrial, Marine and Pipeline coatings. Experience includes 16 years in project management and inspection in the petroleum industry, offshore platforms, Lay Ships / Barges and Pipelines. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals at all levels. Experienced in personnel management including development and implementation of training programs. Sensitivity to budgetary constraints with ability to estimate and bid while on location. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings.
Flexible and versatile – able to perform under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills Summary
With Safety being a primary goal:
Project Management
Report Preparation
Site Inspection
Lab Testing
Off Shore(S) Pipe Lay
Specialty Coatings
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Scheduling
Project Follow-up
Off Shore(J) Lay
Ground Storage Tanks
Professional Experience:
Extensive experience and knowledge of:
Coating Failure Analysis
Pipe Traceability
CP Training
Concrete, FBE, G-SPU, 3LPP, 5LSPP, 2LPE, GSPU, Heat Shrink Sleeves, and TSA
NDT
Surface Preparation
External Corrosion Direct Assessment
ACVG, PCM, DCVG and CIS surveys
Corrosion Survey, Land and Marine
Create Procedure and Scope for New Projects
Demonstrated 100% Safety and Customer Satisfaction
Civil Work
Employment History:
Vermont Gas
Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector
Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project
Williston, VT
2015 / 2015
Manage a team of inspectors in regards to blast and coating operations as well as utility work on natural gas pipeline. Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way have inspection coverage. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings. Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Meet with State Regulators in regards to project procedures Perform coating
Inspections on Field coated pipe joints and welds. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting.
Enbridge
Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector
Eastern Access
Stockbridge, MI
2014 / 2015
Inspection of multiple coat systems in station on structure, pipe and Ground Storage Tanks. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis when needed. Professional report preparation. Monitor and participate in the locating, plotting and installation of cathodic protection components. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices.
Enbridge
Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector
Eastern Access
Howell, MI
2014 / Current
Inspection of multiple coat systems in station on structure, pipe and Ground Storage Tanks. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis when needed. Professional report preparation. Monitor and participate in the locating, plotting and installation of cathodic protection components. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices
Enbridge
Senior Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector
Flannigan South
Independence KS
2013 / 2014
Inspection of multiple coat systems on 36” (MLV) gate valves as well as surface preparation and two part epoxy applications on 36” girth welds. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis throughout pipe spreads. Report preparation. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill of bell holes. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices.
Hess / OSG
Assistant Lead Coatings Inspector
Hess Tubular Bells
Houston TX
2012 / 2013
Inspection of 5 Layer Syntactic Polypropylene and 3 Layer PP, Witness destructive lab tests performed, Performed final inspections on pipe joints prior to load out, Monitor pipe movement and document pipe joints being shipped at load out, Monitor and inspect pipe joints with ID blast performed to assure item meets client satisfaction, pipe traceability, Prepare professional reports for client
DCP Midstream
Lead Inspector / Utility Inspector
Panhandle and T-Rex project
Pampa Texas 2012 / 2012
Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way as well as station have inspection
Coverage. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings.
Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Perform coating
Inspections on FBE Field coated pipe joints. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting
Dominion Transmission
Lead Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector
TL-492 & TL-590
Waynesburg PA (Appellation Gateway Project)
2011 / 2012
Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way as well as station have inspection
Coverage. Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Perform coating
Inspections on FBE Field coated pipe joints. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting
Shell Offshore
Project Manager / Coating Inspector
Shell Offshore TLP/Platforms in GOM
GOM (Gulf of Mexico)
2010 / 2011
Schedule and plan all work on Shell TLP, Estimate and bid various projects on TLP, Handle all cost tracking on coating projects, Manage simultaneous operations in regards to coating projects, Schedule and plan transportation for personnel as well as materials, Manage and inspect work performed on site and assure all meets client satisfaction. Clear up coating failure and procedure issues on site in regards to coatings.
Mustang Engineering
Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector
Dominion Gas, TL-582 Replacement Project
Charleston, WV
2010 / 2010
Inspect all coating activities, Dominion, Pipeline right of way, Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant
To project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, fill.
BJ Inspection
Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector
Dominion Gas, USA Storage Project
Woodhull, NY and
Sabinsville, PA
2009 / 2010
Inspect all coating activities, Dominion MRS Sites, Pipeline right of way, Bridges and supports for pipeline crossings. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, Back Fill, etc.
McDaniel Technical
Lead Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector
Dominion Gas, Cove Point Expansion
Waldorf, MD
2008 / 2009
Inspection of FBE field coated pipe joint at Dominion MRS Sites as well as Pipeline right of way. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, Back Fill, etc.
Lead McDaniel Technical
Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector
Dominion Gas, Cove Point Expansion
Chambersburg, PA and
Leesburg, VA
2007 / 2008
Inspection of FBE field coated pipe joint at Dominion MRS Sites as well as Pipeline right of way. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe and Back Fill.
Pegasus International
Coatings Inspector
BP Thunder Horse
Houston, TX
2006-2007
Inspector aboard the Balder monitoring the surface preparation, Powder coat applications, and the application of Strakes to pipeline on J lay.
Swain and Associates, Inc.
Coatings Inspector
BP Thunder Horse
Houston, TX
2005-2006
Part of an investigating team put together to help determine the failure of coatings applied to the manifold systems for the BP Thunder Horse in Channelview, TX. Inspection of Mold Injected Novalastic Insulation on pipe.
Trinity Inspection Services, LLC
Coatings Inspector
BP Thunder Horse
Mobile, Al
2001-2005
Inspection of ID Coated pipe as well as FBE Coated pipe joints. Monitor application of G-SPU Coated pipe joints. Inspection of 3LPP, PE and FBE and 5LSPP coated pipe joints. Witness destructive lab tests performed, pipe traceability and Prepare professional reports for client.
Shell
Coatings Inspector
Allseas
Offshore
2001 - 2001
Inspection of pipe joint FBE application aboard the Solitaire for an S. Lay in GOM region
Education and Certification:
Valid Passport
TWIC-Expires NOV 24, 2015
NACE Level 3 CERTIFIED / NACE# 6681 - 2012
NACE Level 2 CERTIFIED / NACE# 6681 - 2000
NACE LEVEL 1 CERTIFIED / NACE # 6681 -1999
NACE CP-1 Trained / 2009
UT-2 Cert Straight beam /2002
External Corrosion Direct Assessments /2002
CIS- Close interval Surveys /2002
PCM- Pipe Current Mapping /2002
ACVG- Alternate Current Voltage Gradient /2002
DCVG- Direct Current Voltage Gradient /2002
Other General Training
OSHA 30
Defensive driving
(BP) License to go off shore card
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Access
Basic fire fighting training
Offshore water survival
Lead worker protection
Confined space and entry
Norm worker protection
Medic/first aid
Petroleum education
Lead abatement
Rigger training
Scaffold training
Global training & Environment IADC Rig pass
Global training & environmental safe Gulf
Association of Reciprocal Safety Council, Inc.
Blood borne Pathogens
Basic plus CPR, AED and first aid for adults
Inspection, Operation, and Maintenance in accordance to ASME B3 for general lifting.