HOWIE DAMRON

*** ******** **** **** ************,OH 45694 -740-***-**** ac9nel@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/howie-damron-196714136

Professional Summary

Experienced QC Welding Inspector with certifications from the American Welding Society (CWI) as well as American Petroleum Institute (API 1169). Exhibits strong attention to detail in inspecting weld qualities. Comes with an Associate’s Degree in Welding and 16 years of practical welding experience.

Skills

Self-motivated

Data management

Project management

Strong verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Extremely organized

Team leadership

CWI# 13011211

API #83934

Remarkable experience on inspecting the pipeline rehabilitation work

Excellent computer and PC skills

Multi-tasking

Health and safety training

Sound Knowledge of all pipeline repairs and procedures

Operational knowledge for the gas and liquid petroleum pipeline.

Work History

Pipeline Welding Inspector - 01/2018 to Current

TransCanada – Houston, TX

Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.

Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.

Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Used schematic diagrams to plan work.

Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.

Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.

Pipeline Welding Inspector - 02/2017 to 02/2018

DTE Energy – New Milford, PA

Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.

Worked directly with DTE Energy to achieve there deadlines and expectations.

Analyzed departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing.

Covered all phase of new oil and gas pipeline construction.

Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

Created accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.

Pipeline Welding Inspector - 11/2016 to 05/2017

SDI Gas, LLC – Mount Morris, PA

AWS CWI Third party Inspector for Dominion Pipeline.

Worked with API (American Petroleum Industry) codes Lead CWI on ASME pressure vessels ASME section VIII.

Conducted weekly production and operations contractor meetings, which facilitated stronger communication and the ability to resolve critical issues.

Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.

Oversaw inventory, equipment maintenance and all welding procedures in shop and in field throughout 3 states.

Welding Inspector Quality Manager (3rd party)- 12/2015 to 06/2016

GPA, Gus Perkadanski Inc. Zimmer Power Station – Cincinnati, OH

Overseen all welding procedures and processes on transmission systems inside power station.

Read and interpreted engineering documents

Inspected welds for plant quality standards

Rejected inferior products and inferior welds

Worked as a part of the management team to achieve increased productivity while reducing error rates.

Welding Inspector 3rd party Quality Control - 02/2014 to 11/2015

Turnaround Welding Services TWS – Texas City, TX

Determined the project schedule, which included the sequence of all construction activities. Prepared regular interval progress reports. Avoided construction delays by efficiently following through with all site inspections in a timely manner. Regular job site observations to provide direction for all general contractor personnel.

Welding Inspector Quality Manager- 08/2011 to 01/2014

Maintenance Enterprises, Inc – Fort Dodge, IA

Various Turnaround/Shutdowns in oil refineries/nitrogen plants, power houses. Conducted all critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturer's representatives. Worked with construction administration consultants to plan field observations on schedule. Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists.

Performed testing of products at specific stages to ensure meeting of quality measurements including dimension performance and correct chemical makeup.

Performed statistical analyses using computer models to test conformance to specifications.

Lead Combo Welder, 01/2012 to 06/2013

Turner Industries, Inc – Catlettsburg, KY

Welded pipe and structural steel on maintenance and various turnarounds/shutdowns. GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, SAW. Along with other various types of hands on welding.

Combo Welder, 02/2008 to 04/2012

B&W Construction – Enid, OK

Welded boiler tubes in boilers along with mud drum and all other various parts attached to the boiler.

Welded all piping attached to the boiler.

Welded all positions 2G, 5G, 6G.

Education

ASME certified in SMAW/GMAW/GTAW in all positions: Structural/Pipe Welding: 2001

Collins Career Technical Center - Chesapeake, OH

Associate of Arts ( AA ) Degree: American Welding Society AWS/CWI, 2009

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology - Troy, OH

Certifications

AWS Certified Welder

NCCR Certified

OSHA Certified

TWIC Card

Veriforce OQ Certified

DOT/PHMSA tested

References

Robert Regner AWS/CWI, API 1169, NACE 3, ( TransCanada )

Phone- 513-***-**** Email- ac9nel@r.postjobfree.com

Andrew Rodrigue Operations Manager, Inspections at PDI Solutions, LLC

Phone- 1-985-***-**** Email- ac9nel@r.postjobfree.com

Robin Reed AWS/CWI, API 1169, NACE 2,Construction Manager, (TransCanada )

Phone – 1-713-***-**** Email - robin_ ac9nel@r.postjobfree.com

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