William K. Reed

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Riverside, CA. 92503

951-***-****

act5yq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary:

Analytically-thinking CWI/QC Inspector with a solid, detail focused approach to performing quality control inspections. Logically based approach to reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and client requirements. Structured approach to inspecting fit and welds to assure compliance to applicable codes and specifications. Two years of experience as a Level I and II VT inspector in a world leading production facility. A team player in understanding the complex mix between production schedules and adherence to code and specification requirements.

Core Qualifications:

AWS Certified Welding Inspector.

API 1104 and D 1.1 Endorsement.

ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector S-1

Expert reading and interpreting contract drawings and specifications for client conformance.

Exceptional testing, inspection, and measurement skills and abilities.

Extensive experience supervising a team to accomplish required inspections and NDE to meet projected project deadlines.

Focused and detail oriented during testing processes to ensure meeting all standards.

Extensive experience in construction industry assures good interpretation of specifications and documentation.

Utilized many measurement tools including, mirrors, calipers, micrometer, v-wac, bridge cam, magnifying glass, fillet weld gauges, tape measurer, squares, and bore scopes.

Experience:

March 2012 to August 2015, Chicago Bridge & Iron (CB&I) Beaumont, TX. CAWI from 1-1-2014 QC Inspector

Level I & II VT inspector (SNT-TC-1A equivalent) ISO 9000

Performed Fit up and dimensional inspections to verify conformance with plans and specifications.

Monitored welding procedures and welder qualifications to assure compliance with AWS and ASME standards and contract requirements.

Performed VT inspections and final dimensional checks prior to scheduling appropriate NDT.

Kept weld log up to date and verified filler metal heat numbers were correct.

Created weld maps for required NDT testing per contract documents.

Assisted NDT personal in locating welds for examination.

Obtained NDT reports and logged them in to appropriate module travelers.

Assisted production in repairing any deficient welds and rescheduled NDT.

Kept management appraised as to module status and monitored hold points.

Trained in the use of Skidmore testing equipment for bolt-up applications.

January 2008 to October 2008, Signal International, Orange, TX.

Accuracy control Inspector

Performed inspection on sub-units for LPD project.

Used transit, laser level and theodolite to insure units conform to dimensional requirements, control point requirements, square and level tolerances, and datum line control points.

Filed field reports as to the conformance/non-conformance of units to engineer.

October 1986 to March 2012, self-employed General Contractor, Riverside, CA., Orange TX.

Owned and operated three different contracting companies.

W.K. Enterprises as a tenant improvement contractor. Riverside, CA. 1986 to 1994.

Kellogg Reed construction as a residential remodeling contractor. Riverside, CA. 1994 to 2006

Reed & Reed Properties as a residential builder. Orange, TX.

October 1977 to October 1986, Construction worker, McGrath AK., Riverside, CA.

Superintendent, Estimator, Foreman, Drywall hanger, Carpenter, Roofer.

Education:

1973 Thomas Downey High School, High School Diploma

1985 Riverside Community College, AAS Construction Technology

2014 AWS seminar for CWI, currently hold a CWI from AWS.

2015 AWS seminar for D1.1 Structural Welding code - Steel

2016 Currently enrolled at Advanced Training center for ICC S1 Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector.

Military service:

USMC

September 1973 to September 1977, Honorable Discharge, Rank Sergeant E-5, MOS 0311

Vietnam Veteran.

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