Pipeline Construction Gas

SCOTT D. THIGPEN

St. Gabriel, LA Phone: 850-***-****

Email: *******@*****.***

Mechanical and Coating QA III

An accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in gas pipeline construction/inspection and coating application inspection within industrious environments. Demonstrated success in leadership roles such as Lead Inspector and Instruction. Strong leadership abilities in managing complex construction projects; supervising crews comprised of up to 30 individuals; and overseeing site activities. Recognized by management for proficiency in conducting thorough inspections, training professionals, and managing a hazardous material program.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

API 1169 expired

LAANG enlisted

NACE CIP III

ITS certified Evaluator

Hazardous Materials

Consumers Energy exp.

Classroom instruction

Site Activities Management

Construction Management

Gas Metering & Controls Mechanic

Inspection Plans

Aircraft & Component Inspections

Scaffolding inspections

Refinery experience/3rd Party

Pipeline construction

Gas Pipeline Repair

QC Audits/ Documentation

TWIC card

Excel Spreadsheets

Fireproofing

Civil construction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Quality Inspector Present

KBR -Kellogg Brown and Root. Inspection of Coating, Fireproofing Insulation and Fireproofing during the construction of the Methanex G3 Methanol plant in Geismar, La.

Instructor and Safety Manager 2020-2022

Teaching and certification of all aspects of construction involving oil and gas, along with refinery personnel. Also managed safety department for Anvil builders in the Rancho Cordova, CA region. This position was involved in all areas of gas pipeline construction. To include the familiarization of ISN and Veriforce, ITS and Unifier.

Gas Utility Construction Inspector 2010 – 2017

Lead Gas Inspector

-Inspection of Gas pipeline construction

-Inspection of Anomaly digs

-Observed ILI, MAOP, Pressure tests, Corrosion assessment.

-Stand by for excavation and backfill

KTA-TATOR 2010

Coating/Utility Inspector

-Inspection of all aspects of pipeline construction, from excavation to backfill

-Stand by for excavation

-Observed and inspected all steel prep and coating application

-Visual inspection of welds and on-site pipe bends

-Monitored all environmental situations (ambient and geological)

-Monitored all post construction for Dominion Gas.

MCDANIEL TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. 2008 – 2009

Coating Inspector

Managed the Tioga Storage Project and monitored pipeline digging and repair

Served in various positions in 2008, including: Coating Inspector/Utility Inspector for Testex Inspection; Lead Inspector for Energy Transfer; Lead Inspector for Kinder/Morgan Energy Partners, and Lead Inspector for Northern Natural Gas

OCI TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE 2007 – 2008

Coating Inspector

Responsible for performing inspections on the surface preparation at the Hub Satellite Yard, which included monitoring the load for an extensive line pipe

Applied Fusion Bond Epoxy/abrasion resistant overlay and tested the coating for failures.

U.S. AIR FORCE 1996 – 2007

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Technician

Served in various capacities, including Crew Chief, Corrosion Inspector, Technical School Instructor, and Repair & Reclamation Technician

Performed and Managed engine run operations, aircraft jacking, lifting and towing.

Supervised a crew of up to 30 individuals and performed aircraft and component inspections.

Managed a hazardous material program and led activities on a hazardous waste accumulation site.

Troubleshoot multiple aircraft structures, systems, components and installed aircraft components.

Conducted thorough inspections of systems on aircraft/aerospace ground equipment.

Delivered quality advice on problems pertaining to aircraft servicing and inspections.

Utilized technical data to diagnose and solve mechanical/corrosion failures on aircraft structures.

Conducted tests on repairs performed on components and systems, including turbine engines.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree: Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Associates Degree: Occupational Instruction

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NACE CIP Level 3 Cert # 18047 Peer Review

Certification – Aviation and Electronics School of America

Embry Riddle – Airframe and Powerplant (1 year course)

Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Tactical: Sheppard Air Force Base, TX

F-15 Aerospace Propulsion (Jet Engine) Maintenance F-15 Aircraft Engine Starting System Maintenance F-15 Canopy Rigging: Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

F-15 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Flight Control and Hydraulic Systems): Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida

Instructor USAF, F-15 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Hot training).

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

-Various software applications, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, (Excel) and CAMS (Core Automated Maintenance Scheduling)

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