Quality Assurance Project
Resume:
H. Fred Long
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Rothesay, NB, E2S 1A8 ***********@*****.**
Summary: Progressive experience in quality assurance and control, welding supervision and
inspection involving several disciplines including civil, mechanical, structural, electrical,
HVAC, coatings and more. Often supervising teams of 3-35 qc inspectors on projects from 30
million up to 2 billion. Thereby resulting in more than 25 years experience in many facets
of quality assurance for industrial project construction.
Education Welding Engineering Technology - College of Cape Breton (NSAVTC) 1992
Welding Institute of Canada Modules (1 – 23) Level 3
Canadian Welding Bureau – W178.2 Level 3 ( Held 22 yrs /Renewal Due)
ASME B31.3, W47 & W59, W59 Fixed Offshore ASME VIII, IX.
Trenton High School – 1980
July 2014-Present
Enbridge Pipe lines Inc.
Line 6,7,9,9B Reversal Project
Sarnia-Montreal
Position: QA Sites Lead
Monitor and support 4 contractors during fabrication phases, support them in meeting
Enbridge Specifications, and NEB Regulatory requirements during installation of new
upgrades and equipment at 14 stations across the areas to increase volume of existing lines
from 4’’ to 30 ” . Monitor painting and civil contractors as well in their contributions to this
project.
Support a small team of quality representatives from Enbridge during outages at various
locations to incorporate existing customers in converting to the new resource
Review of all final QA documentation from all contractors to enusure compliance with NEB
regulations and project specifications.
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Jan- June 2014
NE-AL Cahill
Hebron Offshore Project
Living Accommodations Project
Bull Arm Nfld.
Position: Project Quality Control Lead
Review and approve various work packages by designers for quality inspection requirements
by CSA codes and client specifications. Create inspection and test plans applicable to multi
trade scopes of work during fabrication and mechanical outfitting of living quarters module
for topsides of the offshore platform.
Review and approve various work packages and testing plans of subcontractors for different
tasks such as electrical, painting and blasting, fabrication and outfitting at 3 off-site
fabrication facilities.
Work with client and offshore authority D&V to schedule and complete various walk-downs
as per milestone activities and work in maintaining a compressed schedule with other prime
contractors responsible for various scopes of work in platform completion.
Hire and maintain qualified inspection personnel at 3 different off-site locations as well as
site to meet schedule demands of the overall project.
PCL/ Melloy Industrial
SemCam K3 Project
May- Dec 2013
Position: QA Lead
Oversee craft personnel and perform inspections on furnace rebuild and DE bottle necking
piping project at SemCam Kabob K3 Project as 3rd party Inspection. Perform all duties
required by code and ABSA regulations. Compile all documents and turnover as per
specification by the client.( Turnaround)
Jacobs Field Services Ltd.
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Imperial Oil Cold Lake Operations
Nabiye Project
Jan 2012- May 2013
Position:
EPCM Site Quality Manager
Review and approve various contractor Quality Plans, Co-ordination procedures, execution
plans,inspection and test plans for all disciplines such as deep undergrounds, civil,
structural, piping,module assemblies,painting,rotating equipment, vessel installation,
electrical and insulation and cladding of piping and equipment.
Review of vendor documents and registrations for site vessels and equipment as required by
ABSA. Review and approve welding procedure submittals as applicable by line class matrix.
Work with all contractors to co-ordinate inspection hold and witness points with our CMT
inspectors and construction personnel.
Triton Project Ltd.
Petro Canada McKay River Pad 25
Aug 2011- Dec 2011
Position: Site Quality Manager
Submitted all relevant Inspection and Test plans to Suncor, any QA
procedures for all various scopes of work on site. Submit any welding procedures for
approval. Verify all subcontractors are qualified for scopes of work to be performed.
Direct all inspection activities required by triton and support construction activities along
with our QC Dept. inspectors.
Colt Worley Parsons
Co-op Refinery Section V and Revamps
Regina, Saskatchewan - March 2011- Aug 2011
Position: EPCM Site Quality Manager
Work with contractors to resolve any quality issues, witnessing welder
testing to project requirements. Review of contractors QA Manuals, Inspection and test plans
for civil, mechanical, E & I, earth work,Insulation, Fireproofing, Equipment,piping,
structural, tanks and Spheres..etc. Monitor compliance to the codes of construction and
refinery specifications. Review and approve welding procedures as required to match various
materials including several exotic alloys. Witnessing as required of required hydro testing, or
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closures on behalf of the refinery, verifying isolations and completeness. Co-coordinating
vessel permits for installation and design registration with provincial boiler authority on
behalf of Worley Parson design engineering dept. in Toronto.
Melloy Industrial Services Ltd.
Methanex Facility, Medicine Hat, AB
February 2011 –March
Position: QA Project Lead
Set up quality program for repairs at Methanex Facility, Medicine Hat AB. Review and submit required
welding procedures, drafted and submitted inspection and test plans for approval. Performed daily
surveillance on repairs of 800HT materials and ensure compliance with client specifications and code
requirements. Record all information and provide progressive turnover to customer to meet startup date of
April 2001.
Melloy Industrial Services Ltd. August 2010 - November 2010
Nisku, Alberta
Suncor Energy, Fort McMurray, AB
Position: QA Project Lead
Set up quality system, supervised daily inspection requirements to meet code compliance and customer
specifications. Directed thirty two QC personnel in various activities to maintain schedule and progressive
turnover activities. Submitted welding procedures for approval to the client for a variety of special metals, and
dissimilar combinations in the rebuilding of 52 & 54 plants at Suncor Energy in Fort McMurray AB.
Scheduled inspection requirements with ABSA AI including a 570 psi pneumatic pressure test on the repaired
Hydrogen Reformer in plant 54. Final walk down with ABSA and client inspectors to receive authorization to
place units back in service.
Triton Projects, Jacobs Field Services Ltd. February 2010 – August 2010
Lamont, AB
Position: QC Field Manager
Monitored quality activities at four maintenance sites and one new construction site. Developed and selected
welding procedures as required by client.. Performed audits of quality program to maintain compliance to our
quality manual and code requirements as stipulated by ABSA and other regulatory bodies. Supervised site
shutdown activities maintaining all ABSA requirements applicable to Cokers, Boilers, Piping and other
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equipment. Reviewed turnover documents and ABSA forms for accuracy prior to turnover to clients quality
control department.
Melloy Industrial Services July 2009 - December 2009
Suncor Fire Bag Facility, Weld Remediation
Fort McMurray, AB
Quality Assurance Lead
Selection of weld procedures for base materials on 191& 192 tubes on HRSG units. Developed inspection and
test plans for approval by client. Coordinated any related NDE and weld tracking information with two
colleagues over 24 hr shift. Tested welders at Keyano college as per ABSA directives based on approved weld
procedures. Compiled final turnover documents for approval by ABSA and client.
Kinetic Energy Services Inc. April 2009 - July 2009
MEG Energy Facility, Conklin, AB
Quality Assurance Manager
Developed site quality plan based on construction of a SAGD well pad and associated pipeline materials for
ASME and CSA codes. Performed selection of weld procedures and developed new pipeline procedures to
applicable codes. Generated inspection and test plans with client approval and incorporated all MEG Energy
specifications and code requirements. Coordinated daily inspection activities and NDT requirements with four
other inspectors to complete the required tasks on schedule. Develop final turnover documentation for module
assembly and system readiness activities with commissioning group.
Flint Infrastructure Industrial Services January 2009- April 2009
Albion Sands, Fort McMurray, AB
QA Technical Services Specialist
Audited documentation prior to submittal to client for acceptance. Coordinated activities to receive approval
by Canadian Welding Bureau. Witnessed welder testing at Keyano College. Coordinated repairs on site tower
crane annual recertification as per manufacturers approved inspection and test plans and CWB welding
procedures. Assisted vessel group in gaining ABSA registration.
Melloy Industrial Services Inc. July 2008- November 2008
AEF Facility, Edmonton, AB
QA Lead
Testing of all welder operators on orbital welding equipment for welding of furnaces tubes on 2 HRSG units.
Developed inspection and test plan for approval by the client prior to demolition and installation of new
furnace stainless tubes. Verify repairs of refractory and installation of new headers prior to welding. Compile
final turnover documentation for ABSA review and client turnover approval.
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Jacobs Industrial Services February 2008 – July 2008
SER Project, Edmonton, AB
Quality Assurance Manager
Developed site quality plan for the construction of a sulfur recovery unit and bag house. Submitted appropriate
welding procedures based upon Syncrude project specifications and materials. Developed inspection and test
plans for mechanical, instrumentation, electrical, piping, HVAC and structural requirements. Created database
for tracking of project welding. Created system turnover format and had it approved by the client prior to
mobilization. Provided quality training to various construction and discipline superintendents to ensure
awareness of responsibilities and code requirements would be met throughout the project.
SNC-Lavalin September 2007 - February 2008
Corridor Project
Edmonton, AB
Quality Control Coordinator
Worked with SNC site quality personnel and contractor quality control inspectors at four footprints in a
support role to coordinate quality records and testing, and aid in submissions to the owner. Support vessel
registrations to the appropriate government agencies. Review and approve project inspection and testing plans
from contractors on these sites for civil, electrical, piping and insulation as well as equipment installation,
both stick built and module formats. Also API construction of tanks and CSA piping for pipeline code
requirements.
Midwest Constructors Limited March 2006 - September 2007
Long Lake SAGD Project
Anzac, AB
Quality Assurance Manager
Developed production, testing procedures and inspection and test plans for approval by client. Determined
welding procedure requirements for client approval. Reviewed subcontractors quality assurance manuals,
inspection and test plans, and welding procedures for approval. Supervised a team of twenty three inspectors
and administration support to complete water block area, central processing steam plant, cogeneration building
piping and turbines and debottlenecking project areas, also piping on two pads and mechanical equipment on
seven additional pads. Final turnover packages were compiled for client approval. Supervised hydrotesting
package completion. Liased with client engineering and quality assurance personnel as well as provincial
inspectors to close equipment and testing of OSTG units and package boilers to meet requirements of ABSA.
Edmonton Exchanger Refinery Services - Syncrude Oil Sands UE-1 Project
Fort McMurray, AB May 2005 – April 2006
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Audited project documentation compiled over 3 years. Determined welding procedure requirements for alloys
and dissimilar metals. Drafted new procedures and conducted procedure testing. Supervised a team of seven
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inspectors during a five month tie in to an operational plant meeting all specification and code requirements.
Compiled final turnover packages for client approval.
Melloy Industrial Services – Syncrude Oil Sands Project February 2005 – May 2005
Fort McMurrry, AB
Quality Assurance Representative Plants 11-1/11-2/16-1/13-2
Monitored daily activities of approximately 760 tradesmen performing welding of UE-1 tie ins to base plant
operations. Scheduling of heat treating, nde and hydro testing. Interface with operations involving collision
points, engineering changes and subcontractors.
Trans Alta Power Corporation, Suncor Poplar Creek Power Plant March 2004 –
November 2004
Fort McMurray, AB
Project Turnaround Quality Assurance Representative
As required by ABSA Owner/User Program, monitored mechanical contractors adherence to code and quality
manual requirements. Reviewed and approved inspection and test plans and welding procedure specifications.
Carried out in service inspections of boilers, vessels and equipment that comprise twelve HRSG units, eight
coke fired units, 3 natural gas and 1 cogeneration unit. Coordinated contractor non destructive examination
requirements. Reviewed and approved final documentation submissions.
Comstock Canada Ltd., Brighton Beach Power October 2002 – November2003
Combined Cycle Power Generation Project
Windsor, Ontario
Quality Assurance Manager
Developed required inspection and test plans and welding procedure specification matrix for the client and
TSSA. Approved all fabrication by subcontractors for code compliance to ASME I, 31.1, 31.3, CSA 662, and
customer specifications. Ensured that conflicts were resolved with engineering input. Ensured that daily
inspections and testing of systems prior to turnover to the customer were code compliant, supervised a team of 7
inspectors as well as document control technicians. Monitored welder testing and quality documentation
completion. Assisted with development of a software program that monitored progress and billing and ensured
inspection input. Solicited tenders for subcontracted work, heat treating, grouting, painting, non destructive
examination, calibration, evaluated pricing and determined award. Assisted production by sourcing welding
equipment and consumables.
Comstock Canada Ltd., OPG, Bruce Nuclear August 2002 – October 2002
Douglas Point, ON
Comstock Canada Ltd., Point Lepreau Nuclear Gen. Stn October 2001 – August 2002
Saint John, NB
Quality Assurance/Inspection Supervisor
Developed inspection and test plans, and ensured that inspection and production procedures adhered to code and
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client specifications. Ensured that correct welding procedures were utilized, and conducted welder qualification
testing. Managed department of seven inspectors and administration personnel, coordinated daily activities of
various projects such as D20 Upgrader and LPECC systems, as well as replacement of expansion joints on 600
megawatt turbine. Completed final documentation compilation and turnover. Assisted production by sourcing
welding equipment and consumables.
Comstock Canada Ltd., Irving Oil Refinery, Upgrade Project May 1998 – October 2001
Saint John, NB
Quality Assurance/Inspection Manager, Mechanical & Electrical
Ensured that correct welding procedures were implemented as well as developed when required. Developed
and implemented inspection and test plans. Ensured that all necessary inspections were completed to code and
client specification. Provided all quality assurance documentation required by the client. Conducted welder
qualification tests. Secured contract pricing for work subcontracted, ensured subcontractors met necessary
quality requirements. Liaison with client engineering and provincial inspectors. Supervised seventeen
inspectors and four administrative personnel. Provided assistance on other contracts conducted in the region,
which consisted of developing inspection and test plans and welding procedure specifications. Assisted
production by sourcing welding equipment and consumables.
Comstock Canada Ltd., Sable Gas Slug catcher Separation Project 1997 – May 1998
Goldboro, NS
Quality Control / Inspection Supervisor
Developed welding procedures to comply with ASME IX and CSA 662. Conducted welder qualification tests.
Tracked all welding and non destructive examinations. Audited nondestructive sub contractor. Provided all
system documentation for hydro testing as required by the regulatory authority. Presented final documentation
for client approval.
M & M Offshore & Phillips Catalytic September 1998
North Atlantic Refinery Turnaround
Come by Chance, NFLD
Quality Assurance Representative
Provided liaison between contractors in order to develop welding procedures for work necessary for turnaround.
Developed inspection and test plans for client approval.
Prisa 101, 102, 103 Projects March 1998 – September 1998
Schlumberger, Sedco-Forex
Orange, Texas
Quality Assurance Representative
During the construction of three offshore drilling rigs, verified contract quality requirements at four TDI Halter
site locations. Monitored all construction phases, including outfitting and equipment installation. Witnessed
piping system testing and commissioning of pumps and drilling derricks.
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Syncrude Canada Ltd. 1997 – 1998
Fort McMurray, AB
Quality Assurance Representative
Field representation that approved welding procedures, inspection and test plans, monitored all fabrication and
demolition during the erection of new piping systems and two oil tank clarifiers. Codes utilized were API
650/620/510 and various ASME codes.
Newfoundland Offshore Development Constructors (NODECO) 1994 – 1996
Hibernia Management & Development Corporation
Bull Arm, NFLD
Quality Assurance Representative – Hibernia Offshore Platform
Development of welding procedures, heat input measurements qualification of welders. Performed quality
audits, HVAC inspection and testing, boroscope inspections. Liaison with multi discipline engineering
departments. Review final documentation of completion and compliance of contractual, code and insurance
(Lloyd’s of London Registry) requirements.
Vinland Offshore Industries Ltd.
Vinland Offshore Facility 1992 – 1994
Marystown, NFLD
Quality Control Inspector
Performed daily inspections on various piping systems and components during construction, installation and
testing of M71, M72, M73 drill modules and pipe rack of Hibernia Offshore Platform. Responsible for
coordination of NDE and PWHT of topside piping components. Provided all final piping documentation for
acceptance by NODECO and Lloyd’s Registry prior to shipment to Bull Arm for completion.
References Available Upon Request
Interests: Golf Hunting Fishing
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