David Hernandez II
832-***-**** *******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
** ***** ** ********** ** the industrial refinery /chemical plants/ offshore field with a reputation for maintaining quality work in a safe and injury free manner. Fast learner, great communication skills, ability to make decisions in a timely manner, very dependable, reliable and a team player, professional leader, with 50wpm.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Lead inspection activities per API510, 570, and 653 standards.
Proficient in API510, 570, 653, and B16.5, 31.3, and PCC-1/2.
Supervise and coordinate NDE activities including advanced NDE and provide repair recommendation.
Expert in fixed equipment inspection, planning, repair, troubleshooting and document control.
Detailed knowledge about the execution repair steps. Review and approve the repair package.
Coordinate multiple emergency shutdown and TAR inspection and repair activities.
Detailed knowledge and hands on experience in insulation, fireproofing and painting.
Expert in PSAIM, NDE, and asset life calculations.
Proficient in Microsoft office tools (power pint, excel, word, and Visio)
Create excel spread sheet and manage inspection QA/QC documents for multiple plant audits.
CERTIFICATIONS
API 510 # 63790
API 570 # 63423
API 653 # 83436
Radiographic Film Interpretation certified by Real Education
NCCER Certified Plus Metal mechanic # 5090850
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NDIC – Site API Lead Inspector/ Inspection coordinator- June 2023 -present
Coordinate Inspections/ NDE needs to client per PSC compliance and repairs.
Review, develop, make recommendations, and submit inspection plans for repairs, work scopes and TARs.
Perform API 570,510 and 653 inspections, witness hydro test.
Submit daily reports, timesheets, emails, attend TEAMS meetings or in person meetings upon request.
Ensure safety and communication of task being performed under my lead.
Pull lookaheads in PSAIM for all pressure contained pipe, equipment, tanks, and PSV for compliance.
Communicate all deficiencies to client immediately and submit recommendations for repairs.
Work with engineers and planners daily giving inspection advice to execute jobs proficiently on run and maintain schedule.
Advise path forward for insulation and paint repairs per years of experience.
Turner Specialty Services-API Unit Inspector April-2018 – June 2023
Perform Inspections in accordance with API 510/570/653 and owner specifications accordingly.
Lead inspector in TARs, Pitstops and Outages
Plan work for proper inspections ground and via Rope Access
Follow repairs and ensure all proper NDT performed for repairs / witness Hydrotest.
Finalize all reports proficiently and in a timely manner.
Ensure Compliance inspections are completed.
Evaluate corrosion rates, determine remaining life short term and long-term corrosion.
Schedule intervals for type of next inspections ex: Internals, External, Visuals, CUI, Soil to Air
Interpret P&ID, ISO, draw ISO when needed for piping/ Equipment added or removed.
Communicate with CAD personnel, Review inspections in PCMS, Ultra Pipe,
MISTRAS-API/ NACE Rope Access Inspector July 2014-April 2018
Perform API 510 / 570 inspections per code and specs: VISUAL, INTERNAL, EXTERNAL, C.U.I, Soil to Air piping, Cooling Water drift zone.
Plan NDT work for proper inspections on damage mechanisms
Perform Visual -External inspections via Rope Access
Perform coating inspections according to specifications, witness bend testing and pull test for TSA.
Type daily reports pertaining to inspections and turn into customers in a timely manner.
Ensure reports are typed in a professional manner and meet compliance monthly per client request.
Evaluate corrosion rates determine remaining life short term and long-term corrosion.
Schedule intervals for next inspections
Interpret P&ID, ISO, draw ISO when needed piping added or removed from circuit
BRAND- Insulation & Coating Inspector March 2012-June 2014
Inspect all installed insulation prior to installing metal on piping/equipment for vessels, exchangers, reactors, etc.
Inspect blast for coating to be applied according to specifications. Use micrometer to ensure proper profile is met.
Take environmental readings with hygrometer and sling psychrometer.
Perform sleeve test for chlorides, sulfates and nitrates. Follow all standards according to NACE/SSPC
Use micrometer to ensure proper profile is met.
Perform WFT/DFT using tools and gauges.
Perform bend test for TSA for a pass/fail analysis. Install dollies and perform pull test
Inspect final coating for cure and mils according to specifications.
Ensure all safety practices are being met and that all equipment/applications are for the task being performed.
Perform high/low voltage holiday testing safely.
Follow all standards in accordance with NACE/SSPC.
BRAND- Foreman February 2009-February 2012
Lead 10-20 man crew for installation of insulation and metal.
Pulled permits to perform work and reviewed JSP with crew.
Ensured all PPE was used in compliance with safety according to task being performed.
Made sure that crew and other crafts understood the task that needed to be performed to spec.
BRAND- Insulator/Metal Mechanic/Abater July 2004-January 2009
Installed and removed insulation (pipe exchangers, vessels and reactors).
Fabricated insulation pads for hot piping and metal from .16 gauge aluminum to .24 gauge stainless steel.
Removed ACM properly.
Used foam glass, perlite, mineral wool, fiber glass, calcium silicate for hot/cold pipe services.