Christopher Todd Blair

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Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054

Phone Number: 712-***-****

Email: adhq8e@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position in a progressive organization, which would allow me to use my detail oriented skills to achieve significant business results.

SUMMARY

Over thirty years of experience in the construction, welding, supervision, quality management, reporting, and inspection, in oil/petro-chemical refineries, production, power generation, and pipeline construction with the ability to handle rapid growth periods, working several different projects in a fast pace environment, while maintaining safety, efficiency, quality, and integrity while completing jobs on schedule.

EDUCATION

Charles Page High School, Sand Springs, OK

• Obtained high school diploma

Tulsa Welding Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Certified in three processes of welding, blueprint reading, and weld inspection.

NACE International

• Completed NACE CIP Level I 60 hour training course.

Mark Smith Training Services

• Completed API 653 60 hour training course.

• Completed API 510 60 hour training course.

• Completed API 570 60 hour training course.

Qualified Specialists, Inc.

• Completed Lead Auditor training API U 30 hour course.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• C.W.I. certification from American Welding Society. Certification number 09112101.

• NACE CIP Level I certification for coatings inspection. Certification number 57024

• API 653 Above ground storage tank inspector certification. Certification number 58779

• API 510 Pressure vessel inspector certification. Certification number 58918

• API 570 Piping inspector certification. Certification number 62475

• API 1169 Pipeline construction inspector. Certificate number 88429

• Have Level II certifications in MT/PT.

• Instrumental in organizing, implementing and maintaining quality control systems for construction, maintenance, repairs, and turnarounds on projects worldwide.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

9/2020 to Current API Inspector

Employed by Team Industrial Services working for multiple branches, traveling to assist them on projects for clients such as petro / chemical refinery turnarounds, outages, and maintenance. Conducting inspection on a variety of areas such as civil (concrete and grouting) coating and painting, mechanical, structural (welding and bolting), piping inspection (welding and bolting) as well as carrying out inspections on tanks, pressure vessels, structural, and pressure piping to a wide variety of codes and regulations such as ASME, API, AWS, and D.O.T.

6/2020 to 9/2020 Level 3 Welding Inspector

Employed through QCS as a CWI welding inspector on a pipeline integrity project installing 2 launcher / receivers and multiple sites with pipe replacement in Lagrange, Ohio for TC Energy. Monitoring welding activities, inspecting welds, identifying and documenting materials used, ensuring company as well as federal codes, standards, requirements, policies and procedures are followed during fabrication and installation of piping and equipment. Reporting and documenting contractor’s activities and progress on a daily basis on the project that spans over a wide area and multiple sites.

9/2019 to 4/2020 API Inspector

Employed by Team Industrial Services working on Trans-Alaska pipeline as well as traveling to other branches to assist them on projects such as petro / chemical refinery turnarounds, API vessel and piping inspections at pharmaceutical facilities and outages at nuclear power generation stations. Conducting inspection on a variety of areas such as civil (concrete and grouting) coating and painting, mechanical, structural (welding and bolting), piping inspection (welding and bolting) as well as carrying out inspections on tanks, pressure vessels and pressure piping to a wide variety of codes and regulations such as ASME, API, and D.O.T.

4/2019 to 9/2019 Senior API Inspector

Employed by Versa Integrity Group as an API 510/570/653 inspector located out of the Tioga, ND office. Inspecting pressure retaining equipment, process piping systems, and above ground storage tanks for clients in the area. Responsible for reporting and updating information of any findings of procedure or regulation non-conformances or issues with continued performance of pipeline, oilfield, compressor stations, pump stations, wellpads, and drill site equipment.

6/2018 to 4/2019 API Inspector

Employed by Team Industrial Services working in Valdez, AK as a field inspector on Trans-Alaska pipeline at the marine offload terminal. Conducting inspection on a variety of areas such as civil (concrete and grouting) coating and painting, mechanical, structural (welding and bolting), piping inspection (welding and bolting) as well as carrying out inspections on tanks, pressure vessels and pressure piping to a wide variety of codes and regulations such as ASME, API, and D.O.T.

3/2018 to 6/2018 Chief Inspector

Employed by Inspection Services for project in Delmont, Pennsylvania. Oversee all contractors’ activities on jobsite in a Quality Assurance and Safety and Environmental capacity on Buckeye pipeline pump station construction site. Was responsible for overseeing civil, structural, and mechanical activities and that they were being performed to contract specifications and all applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

1/2018 to 2/2018 Vendor Surveillance Inspector

Contracted with Burotec as a field inspector on a boiler retrofit project inspecting waste heat boiler panels for chemical refinery located in Middle East. Reviewed documentation on materials, verified welder certifications, visually inspected welds, reviewed NDE and PWHT documents, witnessed hydrotesting, dry out and final review and inspection at vendor facility in Minnesota to ensure procedures, specifications, and regulations were followed as prescribed in governing codes.

4/2017 to 12/2017 API Inspector

Employed by Team Industrial Services working at various locations up and down Trans-Alaska pipeline and at pump stations.

Conducting inspection on a variety of areas such as civil (concrete and grouting) coating and painting, mechanical, structural (welding and bolting), piping inspection (welding and bolting) as well as carrying out inspections on tanks, pressure vessels and pressure piping to a wide variety of codes and regulations such as ASME, API, and D.O.T.

5/2014 to 4/2017 Senior QA/QC Plant Inspector

Employed at CF Industries in Sergeant Bluff, IA to inspect equipment, piping, and tanks as well as oversee, review, approve, and maintain records and activities of plant maintenance and contractors to ensure quality and code requirements and standards are being performed and documented by plant personnel and contractors at the facility.

3/2013 to 5/2014 Field Welding Engineer

Employed by Bechtel International at module yard located in Batangas City, Buan, Philippines and was responsible for monitoring progress of construction and assuring proper codes and standards are being adhered to. Review NDE records and ensure that proper inspections have been performed before releasing for testing and being sent to client.

2007 to 3/2013 QC inspector/ QA/QC Manager

Contracted as quality control inspector / manager for various companies for construction and turnaround projects at petro/chemical refineries worldwide. Monitoring project progress, coordinate NDE and assure contract specifications and national construction standards are being followed and the client’s expectations are met and or exceeded. Past companies: Kiewit, Weatherford, Parfab field services, Inserv, Will Bros. Downstream, Altair-Strickland, Turnaround Welding Services, Forvius, JV Industrial Companies

1989-2007 Certified Welder

Contracted as a certified welder for multiple specialty welding companies working at facilities worldwide. Successfully completed projects at facilities such as coal fired power generation, nuclear generation, petro/ chemical refineries, and food processing facilities. Past companies: Piping Engineering, JV Industrial Companies, I.P.C., I.M.I., Inserv, Turnaround Welding Services, Altair-Strickland, Parfab field services

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