Inspector nace level 3

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Robstown, TX *****

Phone 361-***-****

Cell 361-***-****

*********@*****.***

Alston C Cogsdell

Objective

To obtain a position in the area of Coating protection, application and inspection which will enable me to use my knowledge, skills and abilities to assist in the accomplishment of the vision and goals of my employer.

Employment

Applus Velosi – Q/A Inspector for Shell Appomattox over Insulation/Coatings/Fireproofing

August 2018 – Present

Applus Velosi – Coating Manger / Q/A-Q/C Inspector for Big Foot Chevron over Insulation/Scaffold/Coatings/Fireproofing

February 2016 – August 2018

Qualspec (Flint Hills REF.) – Q/A – Q/C Inspector insulation/coatings/fireproofing.

August 2015 to Feb 2016

Applus Velosi – Q/A-Q/C Inspector / Coating Manger for Chevron Big Foot Project for insulation/fire proofing/ and coating

March 2014 to August 2015

Gulf Marine Fabricators – Lead Q/A-Q/C for coating/ insulation/fire proofing

September 2009 To March 2014

Brock Maintenance, Inc. - General Foreman

September 2007 to September 2009

Gulf Marine Fabricators - Foreman

July 2002 to September 2007

Brock Maintenance, Inc. - Blaster / Painter / Assistant foreman

November 1998 TO July 2002

Education

DEL MAR COLLEGE - August 1993 - December 1993

Blue Print Reading / Drawing

Computer Knowledge: Windows 98, XP, Microsoft Word & Excel

NACE International

CIP I II, III

Certified NACE Coating Inspector. # 9549

Summary of qualification

Painting/Blasting: Blast and paint on offshore drilling/production platforms in a fabrication yard and off shore; tank and pipelines in refineries and tank farms. Rigging blast hoses, sand pots, paint pot, airless pumps, and plural component spray systems. Basic application of tank lining, pipe coating, and fiberglass works, fireproofing. Basic blast operations: 3 bag / 6 and 8 ton pots, Turbo blaster external blasting; internal blasters with spin blasters, blast track experience and centrifugal blast operations. Foreman responsibility includes: Taking WFT and DFT readings; ambient conditions, Steel Profile readings, QC reports, running crews, following manufacturer and job coating specifications. Inspection experience: Participating in prejob conference, identifying possible problems during prejob walk, job costing (daily and weekly tally sheets, budget analysis/management), job scheduling/coordinating with contractor and client, maintaining accurate environmental reading, QC reports, and job compliance with all State, DOT, and OSHA regulations.

Equipment: Abrasive blast pots: 1bagger- 21 ton blast pots, Turbo blast equip., centrifugal blast equip., internal blast/paint equipment, conventional spray, airless/air assisted airless equip., plural component spray equip., low/high voltage holiday detection, basic inspection equip, and adhesion test equipment..

Knowledge in application and use of: Carboline Paint products, International Paint products, Hempel paint products, Sherwin-Williams paint products, and Teslan Nanotube Coatings. Have worked with and been trained on the latest fire proofing (PFP) products in both intumescent (Firetex M-90&Char-tek products) or cementitious (PFP) in Flint Hills refinery. Training done at Brand/Safeway shop in Corpus Christi Texas by coating companies. Also have been trained for proper insulation of the Pyrogel insulation and Ulva Cladding (gluing and caulking requirements) by Factory Rep from England. (Danny Mahoney)

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Safety:

Safety is my first responsibility. To ensure things in my control to be safe and understand that I have the right and responsibility to stop a job which is unsafe. I have been thru many safety programs. Other training includes fall protection, confined space, LO/TO and others.

Overall my approach to safety is to be proactive and positive. Everyone goes home safe every day.

Alston C Cogsdell

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