Engineer Quality Assurance
Resume:
David L. Ingram
Lynwood, California 90262
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Position of employment within your organization as a Welding Engineer or
Construction QC Supervisor who is involved in manufacturing, new
construction or overhaul and repair of weld fabricated products and
components. Responsibility of code enforcement to include quality
requirements, management and application of welding processes,
nondestructive testing inspection and related documentation of all welding
processes as they apply to production requirements. Experience in
application of welding processes to commercial, military and aerospace
fabrication codes, standards and specifications. Evaluate and compile for
final presentation of complete data package in accordance with governing
codes and standards for final acceptance and commissioning prior to start-
up.
QUALIFICATIONS
Thirty seven years as a professional Welding Engineer and QC Supervisor
utilizing my knowledge in engineering, contract administration, quality
assurance and inspection as these tasks have applied to my experience in
construction management, manufacturing and fabrication in refineries,
pipeline construction, power plants, shipbuilding and ship repair
industries. I have experience and knowledge in construction management of
oil refineries, nuclear and non-nuclear power plants, natural gas pipelines
and high-speed rail transit projects. Promoted as supervisor over
installation of MIC Level 1 (sub safe) materials and again promoted to
Branch Head of nondestructive testing (NDT) and sub safe materials with the
DOD, US Navy. Conduct many research and development projects in the use and
application of manual, semiautomatic and automatic welding processes as
they may apply to ferrous and nonferrous alloys. Issued Lifetime Teaching
Credentials for the State of California in Vocational Education, and have
twelve years experience teaching welding technology, metallurgy,
shipbuilding, blueprint reading and nondestructive testing. Served as
Technical Advisor to various Community Colleges, Los Angeles Trade Tech and
Naval Intelligence Service. I have been trained and certified by AWS
(American Welding Society-1981 and recertified 2003) as a CWI (certified
welding inspector), ASNT as a TC-1A Level II nondestructive test inspector
using the dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection and a Level III
radiographic film interpreter for the US Navy. Additionally trained and
certified by the US Navy, Radiological Affairs Support Office (RASO)
Yorktown, Virginia as Radiation Safety Officer. RIFed (reduction in force)
and subsequent base closure LBNSY in 1997. Valid Transportation Worker
Identification Credential (TWIC 2/2014) and US Passport issued in 2007 .
EDUCATION
.CALPOLY (California Polytechnic State University), San Luis Obispo, CA.
Welding and Metallurgical Engineering and Technology, Bachelor of Science
Degree (BSET) 1973
.YUBA College; Marysville, CA. Industrial Arts Degree (AS) 1969.
EXPERIENCE
.3/13 to present
Jacobs Engineering. Los Angeles, California
Senior Field Inspector assigned to the Southern California Gas and San
Diego Gas & Electric (SEMPRA) Pipeline Safety Enhancement Project
responsible for nondestructive testing (NDE) inspection and subsequent
hydrostatic testing of transmission and distribution of natural gas piping
systems for compliance with DOT Title 49 Part 192 Code of Federal
Regulations for TRANSPORTATION OF NATURAL AND OTHER GAS BY PIPELINE:
MINIMUM FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARDS. Currently, developing the Operator
Qualification training programs for new incoming field inspectors.
.11/2003 to present
Marvin Engineering Company. Inglewood, California
Welding Engineer for the Marvin Group responsible for quality requirements
and management of all welding processes, nondestructive testing and all
related documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 program requirements.
Proficient in fabrication of heavy aluminum structures, heavy structural
steel fabrication including both plain carbon steel and high strength, low
alloy steel, titanium gimble housings, 17-4PH and austenitic stainless
steel(s) using the SAW, GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and Electron Beam welding
process(s). Meet with outside vendors and contractors to resolve questions
and problems experienced during manufacturing to provide corrective action
and implement required corrective action and the "know how" to get the job
done.
.11/2006 to 01/2009
Jacobs Engineering. Long Beach, California
Reassigned to the ExxonMobil Refinery in Torrance, Ca as Construction QC
Supervisor for the Jacobs Construction Management team to evaluate ongoing
construction activities of The Industrial Company (TIC) to build and
construct a dual unit, large capacity ElectroStatic Precipitator including
all mechanical and ancillary piping systems inspection and related testing.
Inspect various facets of work on the construction site and perform
continuous surveillance of immediate construction activities to ensure
compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications.
Discover issues of nonconformance and participate in discussions to
determine immediate appropriate resolution.
Temporary assignment to the ConocoPhillips, Carson refinery as a QC
Supervisor responsible for Material Management, technical coordinator and
final turnover of all purchased hardware to the Coker Yield, Coker Main
Fractionization, Coker Deheading and the Flare Gas Recovery projects.
Upon completion of LAR SHELL, assigned to the EXxonMobil Refinery in
Torrance, Ca. as QC Supervisor during the installation of a dual unit,
large capacity ElectroStatic Precipitator. Required supervision of Jacobs
North American Field Service direct hire employee(s) and nondestructive
testing contractor's inspection activities during the hot tapping and re-
routing and installation of all underground piping and implementing
applicable customer specification(s) and the project Quality Assurance
Manual.
Completed assignment at the SHELL LAR refinery as QC Supervisor during the
fabrication and installation of two 40 kv ElectroStatic Precipitators (ESP
@ 1,000,000 man hours) designed by HRC Research which included the
replacement of the Regenerator Planem and Dome, two Waste Heat boilers and
installation of all ancillary power piping and utility piping.
QC Supervisor responsible for in process and final piping systems
inspection (punch list) and evaluation of applicable isometric piping
drawings and supportive P&ID drawings for proper installation. Inspection
for completion prior to hydrostatic testing, final inspection and
completion for Jacobs Engineering and customer evaluation and acceptance
for final turnover to operations at the British Petroleum Refinery, Long
Beach, Ca.
QC Inspector responsible for in process and final piping systems inspection
(punch list) and evaluation of applicable isometric piping drawings and
supportive P&ID drawings for proper installation. Inspection for completion
prior to hydrostatic testing, final inspection and completion for Jacobs
Engineering and customer evaluation and acceptance for final turnover to
operations at the British Petroleum Refinery, Long Beach, Ca.
.7/2003 to 10/2003
Sermatech Power Solutions. Elk Grove, California
QA/QC Inspector responsible for, "evaluation for completion" of all piping
systems including required NDT and welding inspection at the City of
Pasadena, Department of Water and Power new construction of GT3 and GT4 gas
turbine (47 megawatts each) power plants. Interpret P&ID drawings and
compiled all isometric drawings for final inspection (punch) of piping
systems and completed final data packages for commissioning IAW ASME code.
.10/2001 to 5/2002
Irwin Industries. Long Beach, California
QA/QC Certified Welding Inspector assigned to the Intermountain Power
Project in Delta, Utah for Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District. CWI
responsible for all QA and inspection requirements during the inspection,
repair and overhaul of a 750 megawatt, coal fired power plant for the Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power. Developed the final Data Package for
R-1 ASME Stamp and obtained final acceptance from the State of Utah ASME A-
I Inspector. Initial assignment as QA/QC Piping Systems Inspector.
Responsible for in-process and final piping systems inspection (punching)
and evaluation of applicable isometric piping drawings and supportive P&ID
drawings for proper installation. Inspection for completion prior to
hydrostatic testing and final inspection and completion of Jacobs
Engineering design drawings and customer evaluation and acceptance for
final turnover and operations of the alkaline unit at the Los Angeles,
TOSCO refinery. Maintained all related weld mapping and required NDT for
final completion and hydrostatic testing for turnover to customer for
commissioning of piping systems.
.8/97 to 9/2001
Self Employed
Conducted weld studies of one-sided welding on carbon steel plate using the
GMAW and SAW processes. Evaluation of joint design and heat input for
single pass welding. Development of automatic GMAW (spray arc) overlay
using cobalt alloy filler metal on high nickel (base metal) internal
combustion engine valves for high temperature service.
.2/85 thru 8/97
Long Beach Naval Shipyards. Terminal Island, CA
GS-12, Series 894 Welding Engineer and promoted to Branch Head of
Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and Piping Joint Control Center as Code 133.3
in the Quality Assurance Department responsible for all shipyard NDT
inspection and traceability of manufactured hardware and shipboard
installation of all MIC Level 1(sub safe) materials. Riffed to a
Mechanical Engineer, assigned to the Piping Design Division, Code 260 as a
Piping Design Engineer. Reassigned a computer analysis for the FFG (fast
frigate-gas turbine) program.
.10/82 thru 6/84
Ralph M. Parsons Company (RMPCO). Pasadena, CA
Foreign assignment to the Royal Dutch Shell/Petromin Oil Refinery
construction project in Al Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Project Welding
Engineer responsible for the prefabrication of all pipe spools and
structural steel fabrication used to construct and build a 250-mbpd grass
roots refinery. Responsible for the development and implementation of the
construction quality control program used for the production shops and
throughout final assembly and installation into the refinery.
.8/1980 thru 10/82
InterNorth Natural Gas Company. Omaha, NE
Project Welding Engineering consultant to the 823 mile Northern Boarder
Pipeline (NBPL). Construction of the largest natural gas pipeline in
America, which consists of a 42-inch diameter API 5LX grade X70 high
strength low alloy carbon steel pipe buried 25 feet in the ground.
Qualified welding procedures, performed vendor surveillance and provided
technical support to pipeline contractors and vendors to assist and resolve
welding, NDT inspection and documentation issues. Responsible for
implementation and training of DOT Title 49, Part 192 and the NBPL QA/QC
program requirements and certification of all welding inspectors,
construction engineers/inspectors. Provided vendor surveillance during the
fabrication of metering stations and pumping station pipe fabrication used
during construction of the NBPL.
.2/1977 thru 8/1980
Parsons Constructors Inc. Pasadena, CA
Initially assigned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) project for the
Department of 'Energy as Technical Advisor to the Executive Vice President
of PCI in the construction management group. Resolved audit findings
discovered during evaluation of construction contract inspection test
reports related to piping systems, fabrication and installations.
Surveillance of existing construction field contracts for contract
compliance on the SPR oil storage facilities throughout Louisiana and Texas
and monitored vendor fabrication of all project hardware and tooling.
Transferred Philadelphia, Pa on the North East Corridor Improvement project
for the Federal Railroad Administration and AMTRAK to build the 180 mph
commuter service from Washington, D.C. to Boston, Ma. as the Assistant
Construction Quality Control Manger. Supervised six Quality Engineers, two
vendor surveillance inspectors and one Chief Inspector during the
construction and rehabilitation of the North East Corridor.
.10/1973-2/1977
San Diego Community College
Instructor for the Evening College program in the school of Vocational
Education, teaching Welding Technology, Metallurgy, Blueprint Reading and
Shipbuilding and taught the apprenticeship training program in Welding
Processes for the San Diego Carpentry and Drywall union.
.5/1974-2/1977
General Atomics Company, La Jolla, CA
Initially assigned to the manufacturing facility in Simi Valley as a Senior
Quality Assurance Engineer reviewing project specifications for
implementation of quality requirements on purchase orders, reviewing vendor
documents for quality program requirements and material certifications for
manufactured consumables and contract compliance of fabricated hardware.
Responsible for all Welding Procedure Specification and related
qualification testing of welding processes and qualification of production
welders. Trained and certified as Radiation Safety Officer for the Fort
St. Varian Nuclear Power Plant in Platteville, Colorado. Promoted to
Assistant Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for the refueling of the
Fort St. Varian Nuclear Power plant, with a 330-megawatt, High Temperature
Gas Cooled reactor. (HTGR)
.8/1973-5/1974
National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, San Diego, CA
Chief Welding Engineer in charge of the Weld School, research and
development of new welding equipment and processes in application to
shipyard production requirements and automation of welding equipment and
processes and responsible for all Welding Procedure Specifications,
procedure qualifications and welder qualification.
.2/1972-8/1973
M. W. Kellogg Company, Avila Beach, CA
Initially assigned to Unit 1 containment building as an area Welding
Inspector on all power piping at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant and
promoted to Chief Welding Engineer in the Quality Assurance department.
Certified as ASNT, Level II NDT inspector in dye penetrant (PT), magnetic
particle (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT) and radiographic testing (RT)
methods of inspection.
REFERENCES
.Mike Mendez
Site Construction QA/QC Manager, ExxonMobil ESP Project
Jacobs Engineering 760-***-****
.David Dean
Mechanical Integrity Engineer
Fort Amanda Specialties, Inc. 419-***-****
.Gilbert Acosta
Weld Shop Supervisor 310-***-**** X379
Marvin Engineering Co., Inc.
.Ron Mobley
Owner of Accurate Weld Test Lab 714-***-****
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