Beaumont, Texas *****
Home: 618-***-****
Cell: 409-***-**** (Preferred)
abi1f8@r.postjobfree.com
QA/QC INSPECTOR
NACE III Peer Certified #10081
OBJECTIVE
A self motivated professional with 25 years of experience in corrosion
investigation, control and prevention, surface preparation, applications
and inspections of marine and industrial coatings and linings,
fireproofing, galvanizing and insulation to include cryogenic insulation.
I am interested in obtaining a position where excellent analytical problem
solving skills and a strong work ethic can enhance a company's bottom line.
CAREER SKILLS/TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Industries Applications
Experience
Petrochemical Paint & Coatings
Pipe & Fittings
Marine Galvanizing
Vessels & Tanks
Refineries Fireproofing
Structural Steel
Oil and Gas Internal Linings
Underground Piping
Fabrication Shops Insulation
Valves
LNG Terminals Surface Preparation
Carbon, SS, Aluminum
Shipyards Surface Repair
Rotating Equipment
Offshore Platforms & Drilling Rig Corrosion Remediation
Stationary Equipment
WORK EXPERIENCE
3/8/2010 to Present
Brand Energy, BEIS QA/QC Supervisor, Coatings, Insulation &
Fireproofing
@ConocoPhillips Wood River Refinery
Fenton, MO.
Supervisor: Christopher Fairchild, Cell# 314-***-****
Project End Date 9/13/10(Early release is available)
. Performed daily and planned inspections, monitoring
environmentals, surface preparation
. Application of remedial field coating repairs,
. Inspected insulation and fire proofing
. Coating package release review for proper documentation needed
prior to the commencement of coating work
. Review and recordkeeping of Foreman's daily inspection reports for
turnover.
. Punch list walk downs & resolutions.
. Turnover of completed packages to client and owner rep.
. RFI and NCR Development and resolutions pertaining to coatings
. Work with management team to find /research cost cutting ideas
. Assist when needed with insulation inspections as well as sell off
to client and owner rep.
8/4/2008 to 3/8/2010
Chicago Bridge & Iron QA/QC Supervisor,
Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing
Exxon's GPLNG Terminal
Sabine Pass, Texas
NACE III Inspector
Supervisor: Cheryl Tague, Project QA Manager
Cell# 832-***-****
. Monitor ambient conditions; performed inspections of surface
preparation and protective coating applications at site as well
scheduled visits to vendors facilities for inspections and Quality
Audits.
. Issued Paint and Insulation releases to related contractors
. Inspections of Dense Concrete, Lightweight concrete and Lightweight
Cementitious fire proofing at site as well as civil concrete
inspections.
. Visual inspections of civil (concrete) packages and documentation
and sell off to owner rep for Hand Over...
. Inspection of structural steel/mechanically completion walks /sell
off to owner rep. for Hand Over
. Wrote repair procedures, RFI's and Deviation request pertaining to
coatings, corrosion and / or insulation;
. Random monitoring of N2 purges due to corrosion concern and clean
build requirements.
. Review of Insulation and coating contractors (ITP) Inspection Test
Plan and Inspection Documentation, to insure coalition with current
QC documentation and owner specifications prior to submittal for
review and approvals.
. Visual / NDE Inspections of coated / Insulated items delivered to
site;
. Inspections on all phases of cryogenic, thermal and personal
protection insulation on piping and equipment ;
. Mechanical Completion Walk Downs and sell off to owner
Representative.
. Witness / monitor / documentation of pneumatic and hydrostatic
testing
. Review and audit construction subcontractor's quality programs for
compliance to the overall site quality program
. Interacted with construction team members and working to resolve
quality related issues with construction, subcontractors and the
client.
> Hurricane Ike Assessment and Recovery Team
Golden Pass LNG Project in Sabine Pass TX.;
. Site Damage Assessment Team
. Worked with recovery team to locate, sort, stage, assess,
document, and prioritize piping, materials and equipment for
cleaning and inspection.
. Assisted in finding a path forward that were in accordance with
specifications as well as applicable State, Federal, & Local
codes, standards and laws.
. Visual inspections and documenting (written and digital) of
coating damage caused by the storm.
. Inspections and documenting (written and digital) of materials,
valves, vessels and equipment effected by the storm surge for
coating, corrosion and mechanical damage.
. Visual and mechanical inspections and documentation (written and
digital) of salvaged flanges in accordance with ASME B16.5 &
B16.42 (microbial and chloride inspections were also carried
out.)
. Visual inspections, monitoring and documentation(written and
digital) of 304 and 316 Stainless piping, materials and
equipment effected by storm surge for microbial corrosion
. Site inspection and monitoring of various valve shops during all
phases of dismantle, clean, assess and repair to damaged or
rebuilt valves due to storm surge.
. Microbial and chloride inspections were also carried out.
7/1/2008 to 8/4/2008
Steel Painters Inc. QA/QC Inspector,
Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing
@ Motiva Refinery, Port Arthur, TX
7453 Frint Dr, Beaumont, TX.
Tel: 409-***-****.
. Scheduled visits along with monitoring and inspections of daily
surface preparation and coating application as well as conducted
high voltage holiday detection of subsurface piping and valves.
5/26/08 to 6/26/2008
PetroChem Inspections QA/QC Inspector,
Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing
@ ExxonMobil, Chalmette, LA
524 Elmwood Park Blvd. #180
Elmwood, La. 70123
. Carried out external visual coatings and corrosion survey of
various pipe racks, storage tanks and vessels. .
4/2002 to 5/22/08
CW Technical Services QA/QC Inspector,
Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing
1304 Bertrand Dr Ste. A-3
Supervisor; Curtis Walley; Owner/President
Lafayette, La. 70506
Phone; 337-***-****
Web site www.cwtechnicalservices.com
. Assisted in building an Offshore Coating Inspection / Corrosion Survey
company from the grass roots phase of three people to a trusted company
that now employs 25 inspectors in the field and 7 office personnel;
. Assisted in the research and development of a 7 year corrosion survey
program;
. Marketed the aforementioned program services as well as inspections
services to major oil companies on their deepwater facilities;
. Reviewed Project Specification and Coating Schedules prior to the pre-job
meeting, allowing any questions or concerns to be addressed and a path
forward be put in place;
. Built a strong trusting relationships with the client, based off of
knowledge and the ability to provide them cost effective long term
solutions for their corrosion problems or protective coating needs;
. Managed 12 Inspectors on projects and survey program;
. Mentored new hire inspectors to help them achieve the high standards and
quality that were expected by the company and the mannerism in which the
client as well as the contractor were to be treated;
. Conduct Quality Audits
. Keep inspectors in the field abreast of any changes to the
specifications for the project and or changes in SSPC or NACE Standards
that may pertain to their project;
. Assisted client's in improving their current coatings/corrosion program
or devise a program based off of the vast changes in the Environmental
Standards. As well as assist in finding ways to reduce the amounts of
hazardous waste. (i.e.; paints, thinners, solvents, spent blast
abrasives)
4/1995 to 4/2002
Corrpro Companies QA/QC Inspector,
Coatings, Insulation & Fireproofing
115 Bianca Lane
Lafayette, LA 70506
. All duties required of a NACE I Inspector.
. Carried out surface preparation and coating inspections on offshore
production platforms, and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as well
as Over Seas Assignments.
. Carried out base line coatings /corrosion surveys on offshore
production platforms and drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico as well
as Overseas Assignments.
Additional Information
. Current TWIC Card
. Current US Passport
. Good Computer Skills, Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
.
References
Cheryl Tague
Mike Reynolds
Houston, Tx.
Delcambre, La.
Retired CB&I QC Manager
NACE III Peer Certified Inspector,
Consultant, Instructor
Phone# 832-***-****
Phone # 337-***-****
Brian Brooker
Mack Miller
QPC, Lafayette, La.
Carboline Companies,
Lafayette La
Ops. Mgr. Coatings. Div.
Sr. Technical Coatings Advisor /
Sales
Phone # 337-***-****
Phone # 337-***-****