David Lewis
Pipeline Inspector/Quality Controls
Odessa, TX 79763
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{432}227-4256
Dedicated oil and gas transmission construction inspector and quality control professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices,ASME;B31.4,B31.8,Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges for best enhance the organizational brand. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Pipeline Inspector
Self employed / owner - Odessa, TX
March 2020 to Present
• Inspect gas and liquid pipelines as well as related equipment such as valves, compressors, etc. for records of defects and repair requirements.
• Conduct inspections to determine the adequacy of leak control measures; recommend corrective action when indicated.
• Tracked, reports and documents inspection results and potential problems on a daily basis to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
Quality Control Inspector
Oil Gas Technology - Odessa, TX
October 2019 to March 2020
• Verified compliance to customer drawings, specs, and additional requirements
• Compiled all technical data of non-conformance in order to launch SAP-based quality discrepancy sheets for professional assessment in accordance with the manufacturing engineering documentation
• Carried out and documented first piece, in-process, and final inspections; determined and reported and non-conformances
• Maintained all necessary quality records and documents Welding Inspector / Supervisor
Knighten Industries - Odessa, TX
May 2017 to October 2019
• Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in welding and process quality control inspection.
• Studied production schedules and estimated worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interpreted specifications, blueprints and job orders to workers and assigned duties to welders.
• Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules, using knowledge of capacities of machines and equipment.
• Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of products.
• Supervised and managed 20 employees at the welding department and inspect welded parts before final shipment.
Self Employed: Contract Rig Welder
Lewis Welding - Odessa, TX
September 1980 to May 2017
• Extensive pipeline welding construction and repair experience
• Exceptional familiarity with pipeline construction maintenance and repair
• Superior grasp of API 1104 welding rules and regulations
• Outstanding expertise in precision measuring instrument operation
• Strong skills in reading sketches and blueprints
• Excellent scheduling flexibility for traveling to and working in remote locations as needed
• High verbal and written communication skills
Education
Non-degree in Adult continuing education development Odessa College - Odessa, TX
May 2010 to January 2011
High school diploma in General Studies
Odessa High School - Odessa, TX
September 1976 to July 1978
Skills
• Analysis skills
• Construction
• Construction inspection
• Blueprint reading
• Quality control
• Quality inspection
• Contracts
• Construction management
Certifications and Licenses
CERTIFICATE OF PIPELINE WELDING INSPECTION: CPWI
January 2018 to January 2023
National welding inspection program for pipelines. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE: ICP
July 2020 to July 2023
API 1169 Pipeline Constuction Inspector Certification. Six Sigma
December 2022 to January 2023
The Lean Six Sigma White Belt is a key role in the implementation of continuous improvement in an organization.
Assessments
Work motivation — Proficient
April 2021
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
January 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
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