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Richard Lee Neal
Objective To excel in any undertakings.
Summary I am a driven self starter. Exceptional problem
solver. Very efficient with architectural and design
blueprints. Isometric drawings and detail drawings. Pipe
Welder and Fabricator for over ten years and I was a member
of
Operating Engineers Local
312. Before starting my career as a pipeline
consultant/inspector. Experience in Api and asme codes.
Extensive hydrostatic testing and Hdd inspection
experience. I have been a crane and rigging consultant.
Qualifications Assistant Chief Inspector/ Senior welding Inspector
Mustang Eng./Alliance Wood Group Engineering
Marathon; Kenedy, Texas
October 2011 - 4-18-2013
Duties include solving field problems, dealing with company
representatives, testing welders, and covering for any out
personnel. Auditing of x-ray film. Asbuiltand weld mapping.
Oversee hydrostatic testing. Oversee hdd drilling. Roadways
and line crossings.
Construction Manager/Consultant
Applied Consultants
Range Resources; Washington, Pennsylvania
July 2010 - October 2011
Duties included overseeing all aspects of construction to
put well pads into production.
Installation of test leads
and anode beds. Oversee hydrostatic testing.
References:
Guy Marsteller 724-***-****
Brad Littman 724-***-****
Bill Hastings 409-***-****
Chief Inspector, Inspector
STS Consulting Services
Chesapeake Energy; Shreveport, Louisiana
February 2010 - June 2010
Duties included gathering systems work and overseeing all
aspects of line installation.
Put together job books.
Oversee hdd boring
operations.
Veriforce trained in
Hydrostatic testing.
Oversee Hydrostatic
testing.
References:
Coordinator - Steve Sistrunk 903-***-****
Welding Inspector
Englobal Inspection
Boardwalk Partners; Searcy, Arkansas
August 2009 - October 2009
Duties included overseeing anomaly dig-up, verification and
replacement of anomalous pipe and overseeing back-fill and
clean-up.
References:
Chief - V. W. Roberts 985-***-****
Welding Inspector
Quality Onshore Inspection
Denbury; Jackson, Mississippi
October 2008 - May 2009
Duties included firing line inspection, welder testing and
assisting utilities as needed on 3 miles of 20" pipe, 15
miles of 20" pipe and 4 miles of 16" pipe.
Oversee Hdd boring operations.
References:
Chief - Bill Turner 850-***-****
Chief - Don Dorsette 601-***-****
Welding Inspector
Englobal Inspection
Boardwalk Partners; Atlanta, Texas
May 2008 - October 2008
Duties included automatic firing line inspection, welder
testing, tie-ins and assisting utilities as needed on 58
miles of 42" pipe with an 80% waiver.
Oversee boring operations.
References:
Chief - Bill Turner 850-***-****
Chief - Madison Bean 409-***-****
Senior Welding Inspector - Randy Jordan 281-***-****
Welding Inspector
Quality Inspection Services
One Oak Gas; Great Bend, Kansas
February 2008 - Mary 2008
Duties included firing line inspection, tie-ins,
fabrication and assisting utilities as needed on 158 miles
of 16" pipe.
References:
Project Manager - John Gill 918-***-****
Chief - Cecil Mashburn 785-***-****
Senior Welding Inspector - Mike Arnold 918-***-****
Welding Inspector
Applied Consultants
Encanta Gas; Franklin, Texas
October 2007 - January 2008
Duties included firing line inspection, tie-ins,
fabrication and assisting utilities as needed on 9 miles of
miles of 16" pipe.
Oversee hdd boring operations.
Oversee hydrostatic testing.
Chief - Durrell Dantin 817-***-****
Inspector - Greg Wiley 318-***-****
Welding Inspector
Applied Consultants
Embridge Gas; Springtown, Texas
August 2007 - October 2007
Duties included Computer Generated Asbuilt, firing line
inspection, tie-ins, fabrication, welder testing and
assisting utilities as needed on 15 miles of 6" pipe.
Oversee hdd boring operations.
Oversee hydrostatic testing.
References:
Chief- Durrel Dantin 817-***-****
Max Holloway 940-***-****
Welding Inspector
Applied Consultants
Crosstex Energy
May 2007 August 2007
Duties included Computer Generated
Asbuilt, firing line inspection, tie-ins, fabrication,
welder testing and assisting
utilities as needed. Assemble job books. Multiple lines. Installation
of test leads and anode bags.
Asemble job books.
Oversee Hdd boring operations.
Oversee hydrostatic testing.
References:
Chief- Durrel Dantin (817) 999-
1801
Liberty tower and flare
Crane and Rigging Consultant
January 2007 May 2007
Verify proper rigging
practices.
Work with operators to ensure
proper distances and weight capabilities.
Flag multiple cranes by hand
signals and radio.
Accreditations Osha 10 hr, Osha 40hr.
Red River Technical College Welding
School 1991-1992
Operator Local 312, Birmingham, Alabama
Nccer certified.