Kenneth E. Griffin Jr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
*******@*****.*** 337-***-****
I will utilize the skills I have acquired with over 28+ years of experience in NQA-1, A.P.I., A.S.M.E. and A.W.S. code work to provide construction, production, or quality oversight and/or management to piping, mechanical, maintenance, or structural projects in the Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Petro-Chemical, Fossil Fuel, Heavy Industrial, Commercial Building, or Multi-family residential fields. I have a proven record of success on multiple projects in excess of $50 million with an excellent safety record. AWS Certified Welding Inspector and OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training Certified.
QUALIFICATIONS
AWS CWI Certificate # available upon request
OSHA 30 Hour # available upon request.
NCCER Certified Master Trainer.
NCCER Industrial Pipefitter.
5 years of experience as a Senior Engineer.
5+ years of Nuclear Fabrication experience.
TWIC card and Southwest Louisiana Regional Safety Council Card
Experience and Background
10/2016 – Present
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Supervisor, Turner Industries; P.O.Box 2750 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821 225-***-****)
Manage NDE Techs, schedule third party service providers (such as Stress Relief / Heat Treatment contractors), perform piping/structural evaluations, field quality verifications, and visual inspections on replacement piping and mechanical systems during an emergency outage caused by a unit fire at the Westlake Chemical facilities Styrene Unit, as well as, scheduled outages (T/A’s) and/or capital projects at the Citgo, Westlake Chemical, Sasol Chemical, and Phillips 66 facilities.
12/2014 – 09/2016
Customer – Owner Representative / QA-QC 4 Nuclear Source Inspector, Wectec; 128 S. Tyron St. Suite 1000 Charlotte, N.C. 28202 980-***-****)
Oversee contractor performed services at their facility. Maintain contract requirements and budgetary goals. Coordinate audit and inspection activities in accordance with design specification and NRC regulations. Perform Quality surveillances/audits of nuclear fabricated components and supplier processes. Perform Quality Document Review of nuclear fabricated components. Perform Inspections to verify that fabricated parts and/or assemblies are in accordance with NQA-1, A.S.M.E., A.W.S. D1.1, D1.3, D1.4 and D1.6 Codes, design specifications, inspection test plans, and contract requirements.
ASME & NQA-1 Quality Certified / ANSI N45.2.6. - 460-Source Surveillance, 511-Mechanical, 540- Stud Welding, 560-Welding General, 561-Structural Welding, and 562- Pipe Welding and Brazing Inspection.
08/2010 - 12/2014
Industrial General Superintendent, CB&I (formerly Shaw Nuclear Services); 3191 W. Lincoln Road Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605 337-***-****)
Supervise all subcontractor activities within my area as well as direct hire craft persons in the fabrication of structural and mechanical modules for AP1000 Nuclear Power projects.
Perform In-Process Production Inspections to verify the use of proper traceability, documentation, and materials per applicable A.S.M.E. code sections, A.W.S. D1.1, D1.3, D1.4 and D1.6 Codes, design specifications, and contract requirements.
Manage Special Projects, while serving as Production and Welding Training Coordinator, QA CAP Analyst and led the team that acquired A.S.M.E. certification for this facility.
Coordinate efforts between all internal departments, Customer Quality Representatives and End User Site Representatives to facilitate the delivery of specially requested; partially fabricated; and/or expedited materials from our facility. Coordinate with the executive management team to investigate, analyze, develop and implement corrective actions to maintain code and project specific requirement compliance while driving toward continuous improvement of our quality and fabrication processes.
02/2005 - 07/2010
Senior Engineer - Mechanical / Maintenance Engineering Supervisor, Pinnacle LLC; 3801 Burgoyne Drive Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 337-***-****)
Managed the day to day maintenance reliability activities and capital projects for various industrial contract locations which included both rotating and static equipment installation, piping installation and maintenance. Responsible for the planning, scheduling and execution of various mechanical installation and maintenance activities. Maintain budgetary goals and fiscal reporting compliance while driving toward improved profitability. Assisted in development of Standard Operating Procedures for operations and maintenance activities as well as continued craft training for all disciplines. Achieved N.C.C.E.R. Master Trainer Certification and sharpened those skills to develop an ongoing craft training program.
06/2003 - 01/2005
Pipe General Foreman / Master Journeyman Pipefitter, Casey Industrial Construction, 4505 Marion St SE Albany, Oregon 97322 541-***-****
Supervise the fabrication and installation of various mechanical and piping systems for pulp paper recycling manufacturing facilities. These facilities included various alloy piping, conveyors, rollers, and hydraulic presses. Installation of various automation hardware and control systems.
Execute Field Engineering as required to maintain project design specifications and project schedule.
03/2001 - 06/2003
Pipe General Foreman, Worldwide Welding; 155 Corporate Pl. Vallejo, CA 94590 707-***-****
Supervise multiple crews with various skill levels.
Supervise on-site fab shop and all A.S.M.E. pressure vessel repairs
Managed projects up to $50 million, with a focus on safety. Completing all projects with no injuries, accidents or first aids, as well as, within budget and up to fourteen days ahead of schedule.
12/1999 - 02/2001
Pipe General Foreman, JE Merit; 4949 Essen Ln # 323, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 225-***-****
Supervised multiple crews of skilled craftsmen at the Conoco Refinery in Westlake, Louisiana.
Served on the Turnaround Planning Team, supervised routine maintenance over SRU, Acid Plant, Wastewater, and the #10 Reformer Units. As well as, various capital projects under $15 million.
10/1995 - 12/1999
Maintenance Superintendent, Unifab International West LLC; 3744 Henry Pugh Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-***-****
Contractor Superintendent of maintenance at Firestone Polymers in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Managed routine maintenance, minor capital projects, and 2 major expansion projects of $45 million and $75 million. Managed contractor manpower with responsibility for their safety, and quality program over-site.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in progress, Management: Leadership and Organization,
Logos Christian College via Lake Area Bible College, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Expected graduation in the fall of 2019.