Kevin Joseph Kalamasz
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SUMMARY
Construction professional with Safety and Quality at the forefront of every decision on every project. Extensive construction experience with problem solving to achieve teams desired result. Ability to create a trusting team environment where everyone’s input is accepted and appreciated.
SKILLS
o18 years of Construction/Maintenance experience
oDetail oriented with record keeping and project tracking
oStrong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to create a team environment not only with colleagues, but also, build lasting relationships with the client
oWork closely with all levels of supervision to ensure codes and client specifications are met
oMega Project experience in construction, start-up/commissioning and quality to the completion of the project
oDevoutly organized with excellent communication skills and ability to maintain focus during stressful situations
oAbility to de-escalate situations with poise and professionalism and promote excellent safety culture
WORK HISTORY
Steamfitter Local Union 47/449 June 2005 to Present
oWorked in Steel Mills, Chemical Plants, Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Energy Plants, Oil and Gas Industry, Schools, and Public Housing
oWelded on various jobs sites such as Bruce Mansfield, IPSCO Steel, AK Steel, AEP Cardinal, BASF, PA Biodiesel, ATI Brackenridge, ATI Midland, US Steel McKeesport, MarkWest Houston
oConstructed piping systems using FRP material
oForeman over an onsite Fab Shop on the Shell PA Chemicals Project
oForeman over an Instrumentation Crew on the Shell PA Chemicals Project
CWI Element Integrity Solutions McCarl’s Fab Shop Beaver Falls, PA May 2023 -Present
oPerform VT on fit-up, root pass and final on all welds
oVerify proper WPS for GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW welding processes
oVerify correct base material and filler material
oVerify proper orientation of completed piping spools
oConduct welder qualification tests
oKeep detailed log of work performed
oReport defects to shop supervision that need corrected
oCoordinate with NDE company
CWI Diamond Technical Services AEP Cardinal March 2023 to May 2023
oInspect joint prep, fit-up, root pass, balance and cover pass of welds
oInspect Boiler Tube welds as per ASME Sec I and Client Specs
oVerify correct WPS is used and followed
oVerify correct base material and filler material are used
oKeep detailed log of work performed
oReport to customer of any defects/issues
PE Unit QC Lead Graham Shell PA Chemicals January 2023 to February 2023
oVerify torque requirements are followed
oEnsure welding parameters are followed
oVerify correct WPS is used
oVerify material and joint configuration
oInterface with client on troubleshooting issues regarding various piping systems
oKeep a detailed log of activities performed
QA/QC Lead Inspector/Manager for Worley Shell PA Chemicals February 2022 to December 2022
oVerify WPS
oWitness SMAW and GTAW welding processes
oAbility to create weld maps
oWitness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing
oAbility to create torque ITR’s in SmartTorque
oConducted welder qualification tests
oCoordinate with engineering
oKeep detailed log of work performed
oProficient in using the model, eye hawk, digital twin and cintellate
CWI for JAB Inspection Services (Mariner East Pipeline) April 2017 to May 2017
oVerified WPS and WPQR.
oWitness SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/FCAW/SAW welding processes.
oVerified welders welded within WPS parameters.
oGenerated reports. Recorded notes.
oTroubleshoot with shop supervision.
CWI for McCarl’s Inc. (Fab Shop & Field) March 2014 to November 2016
oConducted welder qualification tests.
o Inspected and monitored various types of welds including butt welds, socket welds, and branch welds.
o Welding Processes I’ve inspected and monitored include: GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW.
oTypes of materials that were welded include various grades of Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel.
oOversaw and inspected piping systems utilizing FRP processes.
oSkilled in blue print reading, P & ID, layout, isometric drawings, data tracking, and turn over packages.
oProficient in API 1104, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and ASME Sec IX.
oCoordinate with NDE companies that utilize Radiographic, Ultrasonic, and Phased Array processes.
oExperienced in BlueBeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
oAbility to write Welding Procedures.
oCommunicate with clients.
EDUCATION
AWS/United Association CWI Program March 2014
Local Union 47 Apprenticeship Program December 2004 to June 2010
South Side High School September 2000 to June 2004
CERTIFICATIONS
AWS Certified Welding Inspector March 2014 to Present
oCertification Number 14042961
ASNT-SNT-TC-1A March 2023 to Present
oLevel II VT
EPRI Instrumentation & Controls Technician March 2021 to March 2024
oLevel I & II
United Association Certification Program
oUA 60 (Carbon Steel SMAW) May 2011 to Present
oOSHA 30 2005 to Present
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United Association October 2005 to Present
American Welding Society January 2014 to Present
oExecutive Board July 2022 to Present
• References Available Upon Request •