Quality Control Assurance

Greg Moulard

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225-***-**** • Baton Rouge, LA

Inspection & Quality Management

Accomplished, certified, and analytical professional with dynamic experience in assessing fabricated and manufactured equipment and materials with exceptional commitment to quality and reliability.

Expertise in performing serviceability and operational checks, Quality Assurance (QA) inspections, and corrective/preventative maintenance to ensure minimum breakdowns. Skilled in providing technical support and improving operational and equipment efficiency to enhance safety, quality, sustainability, development, and productivity initiatives. Known for guiding team on inspection/maintenance and repairing pressure equipment; possess extensive knowledge of welding principles and processes. Instrumental in maintaining cross-functional collaboration, conducting audits, nurturing lucrative relationships, coordinating outside services, optimizing resources, and performing/overseeing Non-Destructive Test (NDT) methods.

Areas of Expertise

Project/Program Management

Audits, Testing, & Inspections

Process Improvement Planning

Quality Control Measures

Policies & Procedures

Relationship Management

Technical Specifications

Performance Management

Regulatory Compliance

Career Experience

Epic Piping, Livingston, LA 2017 – Present

Quality Control Manager

Optimize quality control measures for 275k square foot state of the art new pipe fabrication facility with 5K spools plus/month capacity. Supervise and improve performance of 50+ employees extended across final documentation, material receiving inspections, and paint operations. Strengthen relationships with resident, client inspectors, and company inspectors. Coordinate outside services with NDE, local and furnace PWHT, vendor audits, and in-house client audits.

Secured a competitive position for one of the largest pipe fabrication facilities across the US.

Accomplished all assigned projects of high-profile clients within time and budgetary constraints.

Delivered vital contribution in ensuring successful and transparent audits as well as participated in ISO-9001 and ASME audits.

Methanex USA, Geismar, LA 2013 – 2017

Sr. Mechanical Inspector

Optimized all resources to respond to operations department. Aided in developing and executing top-notch inspection-related principles and practices for local and global deployment. Facilitated with lifecycle evaluations of mechanical equipment by providing assistance to mechanical integrity supervisor. Alleviated asset inspection by validating local and international practices. Ensured high degree accuracy for all equipment database and end life calculation. Performed Non-Destructive Test (NDT) methods, including UT (Thickness only), MT, PT, RT (Film Interpretation), and VT. Determined inspections and test procedures by inspecting materials, including work orders, inspection manuals, and drawings. Performed tasks in the absence of supervisor of the mechanical Inspector(s). Ensured strict adherence to defined and set policies and organizational standards. Minimized turnaround/shutdown time through detailed inspection. Examined fabrication of piping, pressure vessels, exchangers, tanks, and structural steel. Served as POC for all welding-related activities.

Directed all facets of project management lifecycle from inception to completion.

Reduced production loss by balancing business priorities.

Designed and executed best-in-class inspection plans.

Enabled sound decision making on inspections, tests, and repairing by scrutinizing field data.

Rolled out effective reporting mechanisms to communicate and resolve potential reliability issues throughout organization.

Mexichem Fluor, St. Gabriel, LA 2008 – 2013

Pressure Equipment & Unit Inspector Technical Specialist

Paired efforts with mechanical engineer and engineering manager to accommodate inspection requirements of KLEA unit. Updated access database for all pressure vessels, registered piping, relief streams and lifting equipment in line with applicable specifications and recommended practices. Developed detailed technical specifications and inspection reports comprising details on mechanical integrity of inspected equipment. Scheduled routine maintenance and inspection planning. Welded high nickel alloys and served as POC for site on all ASME code repairs. Delivered intelligence on supplier surveillance of fabrication of new equipment. Audited all NDE activity performed ensuring code compliance and site requirements of all equipment pertaining to plantwide projects such as corrosion under insulation and carbonic acid corrosion on condensate piping.

Deployed inspection practices to achieve quality-related short/long range goals.

Ensured mechanical integrity and reliability of plant equipment.

Additional Experience

Welding/NDE Procedure Reviewer, Jacobs Engineering

Vendor Surveillance Inspector, Jacobs Engineering

Q.C. Inspector, J.E. Merit Constructors

Q.C. Inspector/Certified Welder, Volks Construction

Education

Graduated – General Studies

Avoyelles High School Moreauville, La

Training & Certifications

API-510 API-570 API-653 (Since 2003 Training by Mark Smith) - Current

AWS CWI 98101021 (Since 1998 Training by Larry Henderson) - Current

Level II Certifiable in PT, RT (film interpretation), VT, MT and UT (thickness)

Certified Pipe Welder – ASME Section IX (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW & SAW)

Advanced Welding ABC Training Institute Baton Rouge, LA

Recognition & Affiliations

Member New River Masonic Lodge of F&AM

Eagle Scout

American Welding Society

Former Welding Instructor ABC Welding School

Signature Clients

ExxonMobil, BASF, Dow, Motiva, Marathon, Mexichem, Methanex, Kiewit, Ineos, ME Global, YCI, S&B Engineers, Worley, Kiewit, REG, BilFinger, Nutrien, PBF, ME Global, Air Products, Valero, Koch, Fluor, Union Carbide, Westlake, Honeywell, and many others.

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