QA/ Weld Inspection

Dustin C. Somers

*** * ******** **** ******, CA *3514 Phone 707-***-****

abn9fb@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To continue to provide the highest quality of inspection, welding and document control while enhancing and expanding upon the skills

acquired in my ten years in the QA/QC and construction industry.

Education and Certification

• Certified Welding Inspector CWI # 06041621

• ACCP VT Remote Level 2 #162923

• Bishop Union High School, Bishop CA 1996 - 2000

• Western Nevada Community College, Carson City NV, Classes included Metallurgy and

Welding Technology

• AWS, CWI course

Experience

Universal personnel (contracted to Fluor )

QA Inspector

May 11 – Oct 12

Marathon Oil Refinery -Detroit Heavy Oil Up Grade Project, Detroit, MI

• Quality Assurance Inspector over all welding, piping fabrication and steam tracing within the coker unit

• Quality Assurance inspector over all coatings of pipe and equipment

o Monitored application of coatings for adherence to weather conditions, surface preparation. material storage,

manufacture recommendation and DFT measurements

• Quality Assurance inspector over all pipe and equipment insulation

o Monitored all phases of insulation including material storage, proper material selection, and weather proofing

• Ensured all contractors worked in compliance of all required procedures, spec’s and code requirements

• Walk, inspect, punch and witness all hydro testing

• Assisted in coordinating and expediting NDE with other site contractors

• Detailed documentation of activities using QMS surveillance, corrective and preventative action reports and NCR’s

• Walk systems, equipment and structures for review and sign off of QVD’s

• Worked closely with the customer quality personnel to ensure all quality requirements are meet

G Force engineering and technology QA / Welding Engineer

May 10 – May 11

Shaw / Areva, mox services

Nuclear glove box jar storage and handling unit

• Supervisor over all weld map production

• Weld engineering responsible for review of all prints

• Creation of RFIs

• Apply and invoke engineering changes to applicable prints and parties

• Produced and maintained weld, welder, and NDE database

• Worked closely with costumer to better the design of complicated weldments

Harder Mechanical / Purity systems Inc QC Supervisor

Dec 07 - Feb 10

REC Solar Grade Silicon Expansion Project, Moses Lake, WA

• Quality Control Supervisor over 6 inspectors

• Visual inspection of all welding, structural and piping both In process an final inspection to applicable code

• Rod, material and tool control to ensure all procedures are met with no material or tool contamination

• Coordinate all required NDE with third party companies, including RT, PT, PMI, MT, HT, FT and UT testing

• Thorough Knowledge and Use of Fluor’s NEWS Database (Nondestructive Examination & Welding System)

o Responsible for entering welding & inspection data into NEWS

o Extensive use of portable PC Tablets which allowed for real-time updating of the NEWS DB for all weld inspections

performed

o As an NDE coordinator, used the PC Tablets for immediate flagging of welds requiring NDE

o Using the NEWS DB, was also responsible for preparing & processing hydro-test packages

• Use of Microsoft Access and Excel Programs

• Rigorous Auditing to ensure in house compliance of all applicable codes / specs

• Ensure the tracking of all ISOs, weld maps, and welding reports are complete, accurate and organized

• On site welder testing, tracking of all welder certifications and maintenance of continuity logs

• Create and clear punch list for Hydro / pneumatic test packages

Purity Systems INC QA Inspector

June 07 - December 07

Paul Mueller Company, Springfield, MO

• On site vendor inspection for Paul Mueller Company’s vast clientele including Amgen, Genentech and Bristol Meyers Squibb

• Skid, tank and pre assembly inspection

• Visual inspection of orbital tube welds with use of fiberscope to remotely view ID of welds to assure all welds are in compliance

with applicable code

• Slope verification for proper drainage in accordance with ISOs

• ISO verification for proper orientation and location of all components

• P&ID walk down on skids

• Creation of punch list for field repairs

July 06 - June 07

Genentech, CCP2 Expansion, Vacaville, CA

• Third party inspection and consulting

• Visual weld inspection to conform to company SOP’s, client specification and all code requirements

• Use of several different tools for internal (ID) inspection of welds

• Material inspection with use of calipers, profilometer, bore scope and PMI. Along with the compliance of corresponding MTRs, C

of Cs and cleanliness reports.

• Slope verification in accordance with ISOs for proper drainage

• Field verification of P&ID items related to all mechanical systems, processes and utilities

• Red line P&IDs master copies for appropriate deviations

• Audits on all weld logs, daily reports, and ISOs to ensure accuracy and detail

• Audits on all material inspections packages

Hartshorn’s Welding Shop Lead- Welder / Fabricator

October 99 – August 01 and again March 03 - July 06 Bishop, CA

• Certified welder

• Blueprint reading and design

• Construction and fabrication

• Projects include – Aluminum gangways, Floating boat docks, structural building, government contracts, truck utility beds,

stairwells, hard facing and heavy equipment repairs

Self Employed

May 02 – January 03

• Self employed mobile welder

• Certified welder

• Agriculture pipe lines and pump stations

• All phases of structural welding and erection

• Material pricing and job biding

Qualifications

• Vast understanding of numerous welding process

• Excellent organization and leadership skills

• Computer proficient in programs such as Microsoft Access, Excel, word, Adobe Reader, and NEWS

• Effective communication skills

• Strong and effective ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and schedules

References Furnished upon request

Contact this candidate