Kevin Joseph Kalamasz

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SUMMARY

Construction professional with Safety and Quality at the forefront of every decision on every project. Extensive construction experience with problem solving to achieve teams desired result. Ability to create a trusting team environment where everyone’s input is accepted and appreciated.

SKILLS

o18 years of Construction/Maintenance experience

oDetail oriented with record keeping and project tracking

oStrong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to create a team environment not only with colleagues, but also, build lasting relationships with the client

oWork closely with all levels of supervision to ensure codes and client specifications are met

oMega Project experience in construction, start-up/commissioning and quality to the completion of the project

oDevoutly organized with excellent communication skills and ability to maintain focus during stressful situations

oAbility to de-escalate situations with poise and professionalism and promote excellent safety culture

WORK HISTORY

Steamfitter Local Union 47/449 June 2005 to Present

oWorked in Steel Mills, Chemical Plants, Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Energy Plants, Oil and Gas Industry, Schools, and Public Housing

oWelded on various jobs sites such as Bruce Mansfield, IPSCO Steel, AK Steel, AEP Cardinal, BASF, PA Biodiesel, ATI Brackenridge, ATI Midland, US Steel McKeesport, MarkWest Houston

oConstructed piping systems using FRP material

oForeman over an onsite Fab Shop on the Shell PA Chemicals Project

oForeman over an Instrumentation Crew on the Shell PA Chemicals Project

CWI Element Integrity Solutions McCarl’s Fab Shop Beaver Falls, PA May 2023 -Present

oPerform VT on fit-up, root pass and final on all welds

oVerify proper WPS for GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW welding processes

oVerify correct base material and filler material

oVerify proper orientation of completed piping spools

oConduct welder qualification tests

oKeep detailed log of work performed

oReport defects to shop supervision that need corrected

oCoordinate with NDE company

CWI Diamond Technical Services AEP Cardinal March 2023 to May 2023

oInspect joint prep, fit-up, root pass, balance and cover pass of welds

oInspect Boiler Tube welds as per ASME Sec I and Client Specs

oVerify correct WPS is used and followed

oVerify correct base material and filler material are used

oKeep detailed log of work performed

oReport to customer of any defects/issues

PE Unit QC Lead Graham Shell PA Chemicals January 2023 to February 2023

oVerify torque requirements are followed

oEnsure welding parameters are followed

oVerify correct WPS is used

oVerify material and joint configuration

oInterface with client on troubleshooting issues regarding various piping systems

oKeep a detailed log of activities performed

QA/QC Lead Inspector/Manager for Worley Shell PA Chemicals February 2022 to December 2022

oVerify WPS

oWitness SMAW and GTAW welding processes

oAbility to create weld maps

oWitness hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing

oAbility to create torque ITR’s in SmartTorque

oConducted welder qualification tests

oCoordinate with engineering

oKeep detailed log of work performed

oProficient in using the model, eye hawk, digital twin and cintellate

CWI for JAB Inspection Services (Mariner East Pipeline) April 2017 to May 2017

oVerified WPS and WPQR.

oWitness SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/FCAW/SAW welding processes.

oVerified welders welded within WPS parameters.

oGenerated reports. Recorded notes.

oTroubleshoot with shop supervision.

CWI for McCarl’s Inc. (Fab Shop & Field) March 2014 to November 2016

oConducted welder qualification tests.

o Inspected and monitored various types of welds including butt welds, socket welds, and branch welds.

o Welding Processes I’ve inspected and monitored include: GTAW, GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and SAW.

oTypes of materials that were welded include various grades of Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel.

oOversaw and inspected piping systems utilizing FRP processes.

oSkilled in blue print reading, P & ID, layout, isometric drawings, data tracking, and turn over packages.

oProficient in API 1104, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and ASME Sec IX.

oCoordinate with NDE companies that utilize Radiographic, Ultrasonic, and Phased Array processes.

oExperienced in BlueBeam, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

oAbility to write Welding Procedures.

oCommunicate with clients.

EDUCATION

AWS/United Association CWI Program March 2014

Local Union 47 Apprenticeship Program December 2004 to June 2010

South Side High School September 2000 to June 2004

CERTIFICATIONS

AWS Certified Welding Inspector March 2014 to Present

oCertification Number 14042961

ASNT-SNT-TC-1A March 2023 to Present

oLevel II VT

EPRI Instrumentation & Controls Technician March 2021 to March 2024

oLevel I & II

United Association Certification Program

oUA 60 (Carbon Steel SMAW) May 2011 to Present

oOSHA 30 2005 to Present

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

United Association October 2005 to Present

American Welding Society January 2014 to Present

oExecutive Board July 2022 to Present

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