Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
DWIGHT PARADA
AWS CWI API ****
Certification Number 19110981
************@*****.***
A highly devoted, results-driven and proficient quality control inspector adept at completing non- destructive testing of material and finished products seeking a position as an Inspector that will allow for efficiency in QA / QC and the proficiency in auditing and monitoring quality requirements to meet company quality assurance standards and customer specifications. EXPERIENCE
JUNE 2023 – CURRENT
QUALITY ASSURANCE / INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY INSPECTOR AND SURVEYOR PPI QUALITY AND ENGINEERING
• Inspection services covered all aspect of pipeline construction including design, install hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, tie into existing facilities.
• Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of complete work.
• Perform internal and external inspection to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document. MAY 2022 – JUNE 2023
QUALITY ASSURANCE / INDEPENDENT 3RD PARTY INSPECTOR AND SURVEYOR WEST COAST INSPECTORS / US INSPECTION & CONSULTANTS
• Responsible for field and shop application of all appropriate codes and standards as related to the welding process.
• Management of weld testing, tracking, non-destructive (NDE), and scheduling / tracking of NDE conformance / corrective action.
• Developed, maintained, and reported on all aspect of project welding: mapping subcontractor inspections, positive material identification of all alloy materials, weld logs, as well as individual welder performance.
• Inspect structural steel to applicable codes and standards, communicate with engineering and contractors, and turn in daily excel and pdf spreadsheet reports. MAY 2019 – PRESENT
QUALITY TECHNICIAN, C&J CLADDING LLC
• Certified through the American Welding Society (AWS) and through ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) level II.
• Evaluate components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications to recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of completed work.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards including American Welding Society
(AWS) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2
• Work with various grades of stainless steel, inconel, copper, aluminum (6061 and 2219).
• Working knowledge of nondestructive examination (NDE), not limited to liquid penetrant (LP), magnetic testing (MT) and ultrasonic testing (UT) inspection.
• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard or document.
• Compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of weld quality as well as for inter- office communications.
• Record and organize test data for report generation to complete documentation for welding procedures and welder qualification with extensive knowledge to ASME IX and AWS D17.1
• Observe techniques and performance of welders in shop.
• Remain up-to-date with new engineering specifications to maintain access to adequate inventory of all equipment
• Knowledge in occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade
• Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Knowledge of quality assurance activities including audits recommending and implementing corrective actions providing accurate documentation of statistical reports and ensuring overall compliance.
• Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established items specifications and protocol.
• Oversee calibration of equipment, consumable storage room, approved vendor status, welder’s continuity and employee competency and training records. MAY 2014 – 2019
WELDER TECHNICIAN C&J CLADDING LLC
• Proficient in the operations of gas and Arc Welding equipment on all types of material not limited to carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and copper.
• Proficient in multiple welding processes – SMAW, GTAW, SAW, GMAW, FCAW and in automated welding (Automated GTAW Welding)
• Extensive understanding and interpretation of blueprint readings not limited to rough out, welding and final machining.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools, instrument gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements.
• Kept detailed records of work performed.
• Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using analyzers, multimeters and power supplies tools
EDUCATION
2020
CERTIFICATION, (C&J CLADDING IN-HOUSE)
ASNT-TC-1A
LP, MT and UT (UT Thickness, Straight Beam – Limited) PMI, Hardness Testing Proficient.
3
2019
CERTIFICATION, AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY
Welding Inspector Coarse through Baseline Data.
2012-2014
COURSES, HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welding Technology Course
1997-2000
DIPLOMA, ALIEF HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
SKILLS
• AWS /ACCP Certified
• Proficiency in Communications –fluent in
Spanish
• Keen eye for detail
• Extensive organizational and analytical skills
• Welding Safety precautions
• Dedication to product quality
• Extensive knowledge in quality control
standards
• Strong mathematical reasoning aptitude
• Computer proficient
• Proficient in interpretation of engineering
documents and drawings
• Excellent creative problem solving
NOTABLE PROJECTS
• Saipem Liza (2017) Liza 2 (2019)
• High Alloy (3/8” thick pipe) 2017
• LLOG (2021)
• Space X Starship Project (2021)
• Schlumberger Hardfacing Mixers (2021)
• Cameron One Subsea Mad Dog 1 & Mad
Dog 2 Pipe Project (2017-2021)
• McDermott – Shell Whale Project (2021)
• TSMC (Taiwanese Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company) Fab 1 & Fab 2
(2022-2023)
• Plaquemines LNG (Zachary Group) 2023
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