Douglas O. Edwards
Noblesville, Indiana 46060
Cell: 512-***-****
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Over 48 years of experience in construction, fabrication and inspection services. Extensive experience with API 1104 (pipeline) and D1.1 (structural) enables a high level of autonomy and quality. Experience includes 40 years of focus in welding and inspecting pipelines, mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, and plastic. This includes all common processes (SMAW, GMAW, OFW, and FCAW) and many specialty processes (GTAW/TIG). Proficient blueprint design and reading, as well as computer operation with specialties in Microsoft Office, CAD.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING
CWI certification /AWS #13072961 expires 7-2025
API 1169/API#73519
OSHA 30 Certificate
Ironworkers Certificate
EDUCATION
Ironworker Apprentice Program/Journeyman Austin, Texas
USAF, Construction Inspector/Behnam-Blair Engineering/Certificate San Antonio, Texas Lampasas High
School/Diploma, Lampasas, Texas
Onshore QCS (Workrise)(Northern National Gas) June 2022 to Aug 2022 Beaver, Oklahoma
Attend JSA meetings
Log all welding information on pipe construction
Confirm all welders are qualified for welds required of them
Onshore QCS (Workrise)(T C Energy) Oct 2021 Greenup, Kentucky
Certified Welding Inspector (Lead) (replacement/integrity dig)
Attend JSA meetings with contractor personnel
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104 and OSHA rules
Log all welding information on pipe construction
Confirm all welders are qualified for welds required of them
Ensure excavations are in accordance with T C Energy CSP
Onshore QCS (T C Energy) Sept 2021 Jasper, Indiana
Certified Welding Inspector (Senior Level)(compressor station)
Attend JSA meetings with contractor personnel
Observe all welding and visual inspections of all welds
Log all pipe information and log in files for ISO
Inspection Associates – (Northern Natural Gas) August 2021 Minneapolis MN
Certified Welding Inspector
Attend JSA meetings with contractor personnel
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Shachtee Engineering –( NIPSCO) June 2021 – August 2021 Northern Indiana
ISO Inspection – Existing pipe settings-Inspect and record (pictures and ISO drawings) of pipe setting
Onshore QCS (T C Energy) June 2021 Henry County, Tenn
Certified Welding Inspector – Natural Gas Pipeline (replacement/integrity dig)
Attend JSA meetings with contractor personnel
Record weld joint numbers and report as-built drawing information
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1169)
Onshore QCS (T C Energy) March 2020 – November 2020 Ironton, Ohio
Certified Welding Inspector – Natural Gas Pipeline- Buckeye Xpress Mansfield, Ohio
Test welders in 6 different procedures (36 in pipe)(over 15 welders)
Attend JSA meetings with contractor personnel
Record weld joint numbers and report as-built drawing information
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1169)
Avery Technical Resources (Northern National Gas) Oct 2019 – Nov 2019 Blooming Prairie, MN
Certified Welding Inspector – Natural Gas Pipeline
Record all joint numbers and weld numbers
Provide all information for x-ray for final line drawings
Maintain daily records of welding progress
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1169)
Avery Technical Resources (ONEOK) August 2019 – Sept 2019 Lake Park, MN
Certified Welding Inspector – Natural Gas Pipeline (replacement/integrity dig)
Test welders in all WPS required for the scope of the replacement
Record all joint numbers and weld numbers
Provide all information for x-ray and survey for final line drawings
Avery Technical Resources (Northern National Gas) May 2019 – July 2019 Elk City, Oklahoma
Certified Welding Inspector - Compressor Station
Demolition of compressor buildings and compressors.
Disposal of facilities
Log amount of concrete and pipe removed
Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas/TransCanada) July 2018-Oct 2018 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Certified Welding Inspector - Pipeline(replacement/integrity dig)
Replacement of 20 in and 24 in pipeline
“As built” to include x-ray numbers, heat numbers and pipe lengths for project modifications
Observe pipe joint fit-up and welding
Maintain daily records of welding progress
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1169)
Orbital Engineering (NISPCO, pipeline co.) Oct 2017-May 2018 South Bend, Indiana Lingonier, Indiana
Certified Welding Inspector - Pipeline
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1104)Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas/TransCanada) Sept 25, 2017-Oct 2017 Giddings, Tx
Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas/TransCanada) Sept 1, 2017-Sept 23, 2017 Albany, Ga
Certified Welding Inspector - Pipeline
Sable Trail pipeline
Observe pipe joint fit-up and welding
Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas/TransCanada) March 2017-August 2017 Canton, Ohio
Certified Welding Inspector – Pipeline
“As built” to include x-ray numbers, heat numbers and pipe lengths for project modifications
Observe pipe joint fit-up and welding
Maintain daily records of welding progress
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards (API-1169)
Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas) May 2016- Oct 2016 Owings Mills, Maryland
Certified Welding Inspector – Pipeline
Summit “As built” documents, to include: station location, weld number; date of weld; x-ray number; x-ray results; pipe joint number; bending information; heat number; pipe size and weight; welder stencils; coating applied (26 inch pipe)
Observe and summit logs for pipe joints following pipe gang (fitters and bead/hot pass crew) (to include welder check sheets)
Meet with x-ray crews to arrange schedules
Maintain daily records to support documentation using Word and Excel
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with API-1104
Ensure compliance with all safety and construction standards
Triple R Inspection (Enbridge Energy) July 2014- Dec 2015 Superior, Wisconsin
Certified Welding Inspector/Mechanical
Inspected and ensured that proper welding procedure were utilized and proper documentation was maintained, including pictures.
Tested welders according to qualified welding procedures.
Responsible for tracking all materials used for pipeline construction including joint numbers
Maintained daily records to support documentation of welding activities electronically using Word and Excel.
Verified that all activities were performed in accordance with API-1104 and project standards. 2 inch; 24 inch; 36 inch and 48 inch pipe
Performed duties designated by the Chief Inspector in accordance with the job requirements
Complied with safety standards as outlined in the company’s Health and Safety Handbook and those prescribed by the job site.
Energy Contract Services (Cenex) April 2014 – June 2014 Forsyth, Montana
Certified Welding Inspector-Pipeline
Right of way preparation; stringing log; bending log (ovality)
Pipe material inspection
Welding inspection; 10 inch
Weld mapping; as built
Gulf Interstate Field Services (Columbia Gas) Sept 2013-Nov 2013 Washington, Pennsylvania
Certified Welding Inspector - Pipeline
Inspect welded joints of both steel and plastic pipeline (spherical T’s, tie-ins, bell holes, hot taps, etc.) 10-inch pipe
Keep daily records of welded joints and materials
Qualify welders for certification
Extended use of laptop computer, weld gauges, camera, etc
Apply standard health, safety requirements for construction projects
TS Fabrication LLC Aug 2008-Aug 2013 Lampasas, Texas
General Manager
Trained employees and operated Press Brake, Band Saw, Roller, Welders, and Lathe
Onsite welding inspection
Design and weld pipe for oil industry (automatic manifold valves)
Rig welder, pipe and structural
Texas Metalcraft Jun 1998-July 2008 Odessa, Texas
Owner and Operator
Weld pipe on high pressure units for drilling platforms
Rig welder, pipe and structural
Design and fabricate pipe for mud pit units
University of Texas Jun 1987-May 1998 Austin, Texas Welding Shop Supervisor
Weld pipe for steam and chill water for physical plant
Weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic for various UT labs, including petroleum engineering
Texas Metalcraft May 1981-May 1987 Odessa, Texas Owner
Fabricate oil field drilling units (OIME, Odessa, TX)
Rig welder, pipe and structural
Alcoa Aluminum Company Sept 1973-May 1981 Austin, Texas Class A Welder
Aluminum welding, steel, pipe and structural
Safety Team member and inspector
US Air Force E-4 July 1969-July 1973
Maintenance of medical records
Construction inspector training (including inspection of welds)
Ironworkers Local 482 June 1967-July 1969
Journeyman Ironworker/Completed apprentice program
Erection of structural steel buildings