HECTOR TORRES

adg5e0@r.postjobfree.com C: 409-***-**** Mayaguez, PR 00680

Summary

Hardworking Quality Assurance and Quality Control Welding Inspector with 23 years’ experience in refineries, chemical plants, and power plants. Qualified with extensive training and knowledge in QA/QC planning with achievements in maintaining high-quality and high-volume production operations. Prepared to leverage expertise and industrial experience to take on a new position where I can utilize my strengths to improve the operations of your organization.

Skills/Abilities

• Team building

• Weld data reports

• Project management

• Combination welding

• Maintenance and repair

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

• Fabrication processes

• Hand and power tools

• Effective at multi-tasking

• Great communication skills

• TIG welding/STICK welding

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Experience

NES Global Talent Beaumont, TX

Quality Assurance Specialist

2020 - 2020

• Reviewed job packages to make sure all right documentation were in compliance with policies and standards.

• Walked-down complete job packages making sure all valve orientation, loose material, supports and others were completed on final sign off packages.

• Made sure contractors were in compliance with site specifications, procedures, and others in final packages.

• Reviewed WPQ and WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) to make sure they were in compliance with all material welded to projects and turnarounds as needed.

Costal Automation Services

Beaumont, TX

Quality Assurance Specialist

2019 - 2020

• Confirmed contractors were in compliance with site specs, procedures, and others in final packages.

• Reviewed WPQ and WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) and ensured they were in compliance with code jobs and repairs.

• Worked together with clients, planning departments, and ensured job packages had the right information.

• Checked specs, isometrics, repair plans, work steps, NDE hold points and any other engineering information needed for packages. Starcon International Inc.

Freeport, TX

Quality Control Manager

2019 - 2020

• Verified and complied with all certifications, procedures, specifications, and documentation required for projects.

• Worked along Welder Certification to ensure WPQ (Welder Performance Qualification) were updated.

• Reviewed and located WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications) were in compliance with all material needed to weld on projects.

• Reviewed code jobs and repairs to ensure they were in compliance.

• Conferred with contract administrators, led quality assurance procedures and prepared reports.

Hi-Tech LaPorte, TX

Field Quality Assurance/Quality

Control CWI

2018 - 2019

• Helped build quality control and field packages for jobs along with any trouble or information related to supervisors.

• Walked packages through to verify items and fit-up on Critical Pipe Systems along with welding joins.

• Reviewed job packages with API Inspectors to make sure all documentation was correct.

• Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.

• Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.

SNC-Lavalin Beaumont, TX

Quality Assurance Specialist

2018 - 2018

• Ensured contractors were in compliance with the right specifications, procedures, and other aspects of projects.

• Reviewed job packages and documentation while making sure all material and sign-off packages were completed.

• Consulted with product owners and developers to fully understand intended features and functionality.

• Worked together with clients, planning departments, and a variety of other teams to ensure packages had the right information.

• Reviewed customer interactions and activity reports to identify and address concerns.

B&E Resources Ltd. Westlake, LA

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Technician and W

2018 - 2018

• Completed daily inspection rounds covering all facility equipment and machinery.

• Helped to build quality control and field packages for jobs.

• Helped with troubleshooting or information needed in the field and anything related to supervisors.

• Verified the welded joins and fit-up on critical pipe systems.

• Reviewed documentation including NDE, procedures, repair pans, and others.

Starcon International Inc.

La Porte, TX

Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Manager

2014 - 2018

• Analyzed documents and audited packages for projects closing.

• Worked alongside other welding inspectors to verify quality assurance and control.

• Reviewed specific codes and a variety of work specifications.

• Supervised and guided inspectors, technicians and other employees.

• Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.

• Assisted with correcting systemic problems in order to eliminate errors.

Starcon International Inc.

La Porte, TX

Quality Assurance Technician and

• Maintained proper inspection, sanitation and disposal procedures.

• Helped build quality control and field packages for jobs.

• Walked job packages to verify punch items.

Weld Inspector

2014 - 2014

• Reviewed job packages with API inspectors to ensure all orders and data were correct.

• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Starcon International Inc.

La Porte, TX

Foreman and Supervisor

2013 - 2014

• Completed duties as needed under the title Pipe General Foreman and Boilermaker Supervisor.

• Updated Superintendents and Project Managers on projects.

• Communicated with plant representatives and field supervisors on jobs in progress.

• Performed hydrostatic test referring to the plant procedures and specifications.

• Assigned information to members needed for specific jobs.

• Reviewed measurements with team members to ensure right fabrication.

S&B Engineers and Constructors Ltd.

Port Arthur, TX

Lead Pipe Layer

2012 - 2013

• Read and interpreted blueprints, PI&D and isomeric drawings along with reading and understanding procedures.

• Performed layouts in critical piping systems review measurements and ensured right fabrication.

• Performed hydrostatic test referring to the plant procedures and specifications.

• Ensured fit-up on new boilers and pipe related to German Engineering.

Maintenance Enterprises LLC

Beaumont, TX

Boilermaker Supervisor

2011 - 2012

• Performed walks with plant representatives to identify irregularities and pending tasks.

• Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client.

• Inspected and assembled vessels and individual components, including tubes, fittings, and valves.

• Managed movement of materials to different job sites. Motiva Enterprises LLC

Deer Park, TX

Pipefitter Lead Man

2011 - 2012

• Inspected worksites to survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.

• Studied project specifications to plan sequences and schedules for pipe installations.

• Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.

• Coordinated schedules with various construction departments. Education and Training

Catholic University of Puerto Rico Ponce, PR

Chemistry

Institute of Technology Ponce, PR

Instrumentation

2002

Certifications

• NACE CIP Level 1

• NCCER Plus (Pipe Fabricator)

• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector)

• Level 1 P6 Training (Tempco Training)

• ABC (Associated Builders & Contractors)

Tig and Stick Welding Course

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