Kekoa Walker

Petroleum Inspector - Saybolt Core Laboratories

Bellingham, WA 98229

ac01x3@r.postjobfree.com - 623-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

QA Gauge/Calibration Lead

LKQ Corporation - Bellingham, WA - April 2016 to Present Inspect and calibrate precision measuring equipment and repair when needed. Inspects product to determine compliance with order specifications, company's quality control system for compliance with legal requirements.

Inspects products manufactured or processed by private companies to ensure compliance with contract specifications: Examines company's records to secure such information as size and weight of product and results of quality tests.

Stamps mark of approval or rejection on product and writes report of examinations. Uses specialized tools and computer coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), micrometers; bore gauges, dial calipers, torque wrenches and calipers to test the quality of products. Rebuilding department to become ISO 9001 certified. Places orders from vendors.

Reviews protocols, qualification, and validation procedures documented by the organization and follows those procedures.

Reads and interprets materials, such as work orders, inspection manuals, meters, engineering diagrams and blueprints, to determine inspection and test procedures. Analyze data and recommends changes to improve product quality. Works with special measuring instruments like surface tests. Insures that all products have been tested and fall within standards, measured to specifications and within tolerance.

Petroleum Inspector

Saybolt Core Laboratories - Seattle, WA - April 2015 to May 2016 Performs routing inspection work in petroleum and petrochemical terminals and refineries. Performs inspection work on board barges and ships following industry standards and the procedures published by API and Saybolt.

Performs visual cleanliness inspections of tanks including entering confined spaces, hole watch and bottle watch duties.

Verifies the accuracy of measurement equipment.

Works safely in the presence of hazardous materials as defined in the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets. Takes product measurements and samples; accurately and promptly perform related calculations; complete required reports and forms clearly and promptly; perform inventories; do non-petroleum or chemical inspection assignments.

Performs other inspection department duties assigned by Manager or Scheduler. Exercises procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Saybolt procedures manuals, the Global Safety Manual, and Core Laboratories/Saybolt Company policies. Attends training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical and gas inspection procedures, including Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials transportation, and other safety training required by applicable regulations.

Knowledge of basic and advanced laboratory procedures through cross training in laboratory. Petroleum Inspector

Camin Cargo - Bellingham, WA - April 2013 to March 2015 Accurately reads, understands, and carries out written instructions. Attends monthly safety meetings to ensure machine operation safety. Effectively communicates operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis. Inspects machine parts for conformance to product specifications. Maintains equipment and operations.

Promotes shop and field safety by working in compliance with company and industry standards. Maintains positive relationships with all customers and employees. Informs supervisors when machines needed major service. Safely climbs ladders, tanks and towers.

Takes samples/readings during various process streams. Works with hazardous and volatile materials under high temperatures and pressures. Works in various conditions including outside weather, blowing air, heat, noise, vibration and working from heights and confined spaces.

Follows safe work practices including wearing Personal Protective Equipment. Sprayer/Scout

Smith Gardens - Bellingham, WA - December 2011 to March 2013 Used proper posting and documentation of application in adherence with WPS guidelines. Provided basic maintenance of application equipment, chemical room and PPE storage. Filled main injector stock tanks and observing injector for potential problems. Assisted in gathering tissue/media/water samples for testing. Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management practices, pesticides, growth regulators and their applications. Able to work in difficult conditions (hot, humid, cold) for long periods of time while wearing PPE. Designed and implemented companywide biological and scouting program. Companywide training of sprayers and scouts.

Responsible for maintaining MSDS records.

Attended Management training courses.

Marketing

A Better Solutions - Camano Island, WA - August 2010 to August 2011 Provided routine care to the patients.

Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Provided medication reminders.

Assisted with comfort and support for family through the entirety of the process of death. Traveled to surrounding area care facilities to promote ABS and its many services. Certified Nursing Assistant

Mount Vernon Life Care Center - Mount Vernon, WA - February 2010 to August 2010 Provided nursing aid services to residents in accordance with resident care policies and procedures Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence. Reported to the senior doctors of the status of patient by spending maximum time in the room with the patient. Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents is maintained. Managed supply inventory and supply requisitions.

Provided medication reminders for nursing staff.

Provided patient transportation to doctor appointments. Certified Nursing Assistant/Maintenance

Fall Creek Valley Care Center - Fall Creek, WI - July 2009 to November 2009 Provided nursing aid services to residents in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Reported to the senior doctors of the status of patient by spending maximum time in the room with the patient. Repaired or replaced defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Inspected drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.

Used tools ranging from hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.

Assembled, installed and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.

Diagnosed mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalog.

Cleaned and lubricated shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Ceramics Lab Technician

Glendale Community College - Glendale, AZ - 2008 to 2009 Monitored and assisted students with techniques while on the wheel along with mixing glazing products for application.

Selected materials appropriate to your design - bone china, porcelain, earthenware or stoneware. Shaped clay by hand, thrown on a wheel or in a mold. Loaded kilns, glazing, decorating and firing vessels. Sold products directly from a studio, market stalls or craft fairs, online, by mail order or through specialty craft shops and galleries.

Attended appropriate courses to learn new techniques and keep up to date. Researched trends, markets and prices by visiting craft exhibitions demonstrating your skills at craft fairs and exhibitions.

Collaborated with others in a shared studio, joint exhibition, cooperative, craft guild or artists' organization. Taught further education and ran community workshops. EDUCATION

Certified Nursing Assistant

Everett Community College - Everett, WA

SKILLS

Rebuild of precision equipment (2 years)

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