ANDREW D. COBURN

NACE Level * Certified

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Denham Springs, La 70726

Cell: 302-***-****

Email-Mail: acr7ri@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Secure position as coatings inspector in pipeline, industrial or marine environment based on education, commitment to safety and over 26 years experience.

Profile

Motivated Professional with over 26 years experience in Industrial, Marine and Pipeline coatings. Experience includes 16 years in project management and inspection in the petroleum industry, offshore platforms, Lay Ships / Barges and Pipelines. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals at all levels. Experienced in personnel management including development and implementation of training programs. Sensitivity to budgetary constraints with ability to estimate and bid while on location. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings.

Flexible and versatile – able to perform under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Excellent team-building skills.

Skills Summary

With Safety being a primary goal:

Project Management

Report Preparation

Site Inspection

Lab Testing

Off Shore(S) Pipe Lay

Specialty Coatings

Computer Skills

Customer Service

Scheduling

Project Follow-up

Off Shore(J) Lay

Ground Storage Tanks

Professional Experience:

Extensive experience and knowledge of:

Coating Failure Analysis

Pipe Traceability

CP Training

Concrete, FBE, G-SPU, 3LPP, 5LSPP, 2LPE, GSPU, Heat Shrink Sleeves, and TSA

NDT

Surface Preparation

External Corrosion Direct Assessment

ACVG, PCM, DCVG and CIS surveys

Corrosion Survey, Land and Marine

Create Procedure and Scope for New Projects

Demonstrated 100% Safety and Customer Satisfaction

Civil Work

Employment History:

Vermont Gas

Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector

Addison Rutland Natural Gas Project

Williston, VT

2015 / 2015

Manage a team of inspectors in regards to blast and coating operations as well as utility work on natural gas pipeline. Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way have inspection coverage. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings. Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Meet with State Regulators in regards to project procedures Perform coating

Inspections on Field coated pipe joints and welds. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting.

Enbridge

Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector

Eastern Access

Stockbridge, MI

2014 / 2015

Inspection of multiple coat systems in station on structure, pipe and Ground Storage Tanks. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis when needed. Professional report preparation. Monitor and participate in the locating, plotting and installation of cathodic protection components. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices.

Enbridge

Senior Lead Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector

Eastern Access

Howell, MI

2014 / Current

Inspection of multiple coat systems in station on structure, pipe and Ground Storage Tanks. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis when needed. Professional report preparation. Monitor and participate in the locating, plotting and installation of cathodic protection components. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices

Enbridge

Senior Coatings Inspector / Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector

Flannigan South

Independence KS

2013 / 2014

Inspection of multiple coat systems on 36” (MLV) gate valves as well as surface preparation and two part epoxy applications on 36” girth welds. Assist on other sites in regards to coating failures and coating disputes with contractor. Perform coating failure analysis throughout pipe spreads. Report preparation. Monitor activities in regards to pad and backfill of bell holes. Issue safe work permits as well as ground disturbance permits. Monitor contractor crew for safe work practices.

Hess / OSG

Assistant Lead Coatings Inspector

Hess Tubular Bells

Houston TX

2012 / 2013

Inspection of 5 Layer Syntactic Polypropylene and 3 Layer PP, Witness destructive lab tests performed, Performed final inspections on pipe joints prior to load out, Monitor pipe movement and document pipe joints being shipped at load out, Monitor and inspect pipe joints with ID blast performed to assure item meets client satisfaction, pipe traceability, Prepare professional reports for client

DCP Midstream

Lead Inspector / Utility Inspector

Panhandle and T-Rex project

Pampa Texas 2012 / 2012

Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way as well as station have inspection

Coverage. Liaison for client/contractor disputes in regards to coatings.

Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Perform coating

Inspections on FBE Field coated pipe joints. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting

Dominion Transmission

Lead Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector

TL-492 & TL-590

Waynesburg PA (Appellation Gateway Project)

2011 / 2012

Assure all areas for inspection on pipeline right of way as well as station have inspection

Coverage. Assure all issues with coatings to specification are resolved. Perform coating

Inspections on FBE Field coated pipe joints. Attend daily and weekly coating status meeting

Shell Offshore

Project Manager / Coating Inspector

Shell Offshore TLP/Platforms in GOM

GOM (Gulf of Mexico)

2010 / 2011

Schedule and plan all work on Shell TLP, Estimate and bid various projects on TLP, Handle all cost tracking on coating projects, Manage simultaneous operations in regards to coating projects, Schedule and plan transportation for personnel as well as materials, Manage and inspect work performed on site and assure all meets client satisfaction. Clear up coating failure and procedure issues on site in regards to coatings.

Mustang Engineering

Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector

Dominion Gas, TL-582 Replacement Project

Charleston, WV

2010 / 2010

Inspect all coating activities, Dominion, Pipeline right of way, Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant

To project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, fill.

BJ Inspection

Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector

Dominion Gas, USA Storage Project

Woodhull, NY and

Sabinsville, PA

2009 / 2010

Inspect all coating activities, Dominion MRS Sites, Pipeline right of way, Bridges and supports for pipeline crossings. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, Back Fill, etc.

McDaniel Technical

Lead Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector

Dominion Gas, Cove Point Expansion

Waldorf, MD

2008 / 2009

Inspection of FBE field coated pipe joint at Dominion MRS Sites as well as Pipeline right of way. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe, Back Fill, etc.

Lead McDaniel Technical

Coatings Inspector/Utility Inspector / Civil Inspector

Dominion Gas, Cove Point Expansion

Chambersburg, PA and

Leesburg, VA

2007 / 2008

Inspection of FBE field coated pipe joint at Dominion MRS Sites as well as Pipeline right of way. Update site drawings or P&IDs relevant to project advancement, new construction, item Removal. Monitor Excavation, Lower in of pipe and Back Fill.

Pegasus International

Coatings Inspector

BP Thunder Horse

Houston, TX

2006-2007

Inspector aboard the Balder monitoring the surface preparation, Powder coat applications, and the application of Strakes to pipeline on J lay.

Swain and Associates, Inc.

Coatings Inspector

BP Thunder Horse

Houston, TX

2005-2006

Part of an investigating team put together to help determine the failure of coatings applied to the manifold systems for the BP Thunder Horse in Channelview, TX. Inspection of Mold Injected Novalastic Insulation on pipe.

Trinity Inspection Services, LLC

Coatings Inspector

BP Thunder Horse

Mobile, Al

2001-2005

Inspection of ID Coated pipe as well as FBE Coated pipe joints. Monitor application of G-SPU Coated pipe joints. Inspection of 3LPP, PE and FBE and 5LSPP coated pipe joints. Witness destructive lab tests performed, pipe traceability and Prepare professional reports for client.

Shell

Coatings Inspector

Allseas

Offshore

2001 - 2001

Inspection of pipe joint FBE application aboard the Solitaire for an S. Lay in GOM region

Education and Certification:

Valid Passport

TWIC-Expires NOV 24, 2015

NACE Level 3 CERTIFIED / NACE# 6681 - 2012

NACE Level 2 CERTIFIED / NACE# 6681 - 2000

NACE LEVEL 1 CERTIFIED / NACE # 6681 -1999

NACE CP-1 Trained / 2009

UT-2 Cert Straight beam /2002

External Corrosion Direct Assessments /2002

CIS- Close interval Surveys /2002

PCM- Pipe Current Mapping /2002

ACVG- Alternate Current Voltage Gradient /2002

DCVG- Direct Current Voltage Gradient /2002

Other General Training

OSHA 30

Defensive driving

(BP) License to go off shore card

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Access

Basic fire fighting training

Offshore water survival

Lead worker protection

Confined space and entry

Norm worker protection

Medic/first aid

Petroleum education

Lead abatement

Rigger training

Scaffold training

Global training & Environment IADC Rig pass

Global training & environmental safe Gulf

Association of Reciprocal Safety Council, Inc.

Blood borne Pathogens

Basic plus CPR, AED and first aid for adults

Inspection, Operation, and Maintenance in accordance to ASME B3 for general lifting.

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