Skilled & Experienced Coating Inspector

Coating & Utilities Safety Productivity Leadership Quality Control Project Planning & Scheduling

Quality Assurance Teamwork Compliance Time Management Collaboration Equipment Operation

Highly enthusiastic individual with over 15 years of experience in the coating industry seeking a challenging position in the same field to contribute seasoned background, vigorous dedication, and impeccable reliability to the success and profitability of the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extremely organized, disciplined, and self-motivated professional with expertise in coating and utilities inspections

Keen eye to observe and strong communication skills to report on the technical aspects of coating projects and conformance to project specifications.

Thorough working knowledge of all phases and types of coating applications and methods

Outstanding communication, organizational, time management, and analytical skills

Proven success in scheduling tasks in logical steps, calculating time required to meet deadlines, and monitoring compliance with all safety regulations.

Exemplary interpersonal skills built from working with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Proficiency in the use of essential computer software (MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Internet Explorer, Chrome, ect)

CORE SKILLS & STRENGTHS

Tenacious, proactive, and dedicated team player

High level of personal integrity and discipline

Maintains poise under pressure

Keen analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong work ethic and insightfulness

Decisive and diplomatic attitude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

D HAYES ENTERPRISE LLC laplace, LA / larose, la

Construction Manager NOV 2021-PRESENT

Managed two levee projects on separate sites. Coordinated the hauling of sand, clay, and limestones by dump trucks. Assigned operators and team members to daily tasks. Scheduled weekly update meeting. Created daily reports, conducted weekly safety talks, and worked on budgetary control on the projects being managed.

BASF Geismer, LA

Nace Coating Inspector/Client Representative MAY 2021-NOV 2021

Conducted corrosion surveys. Managed day to day operations of coating projects in various units. Supervised contractor blasting and coating application according to project specification. Tracked project cost, assigned task to contractors, and conducted daily toolbox talks.

SOUTHLAND STEEL FABRICATIONS INC. GREENSBURG, LA

Nace Coatings Inspector APRIL 2021-MAY 2021

QA/QC Inspector in fabrication shop. Performs daily inspection of galvanizing, surface preparation, coatings, and fire proofing of new construction steel. Completes audits and compiles daily reports. Conducts daily safety walk through and talks with crew to ensure safety at the worksite. Perform other duties as needed.

PK TECHNOLOGY anadarko heidelberg Gulf of Mexico

nace/rope access coating inspector March 2019 – Nov. 2019

QA/QC Inspector on Anadarko Heielberg, helping with the annual paint program. Responsible for all QA/QC of the coating that is applied daily. The complexity ranges from simple spot repair to full blast and re-coat on live production pipe. Conducts corrosion surveys and project cost tracking.

PK TECHNOLOGY BP Atlantis Gulf of Mexico

nace coating inspector october 2017 – Feb. 2019

QA/QC Inspector on BP Atlantis, helping with the annual paint program. Responsible for all QA/QC of the coating that is applied daily. The complexity ranges from simple spot repair to full blast and re-coat on live production pipe.

LOOP (Louisiana Offshore Oil Port)/ Talascend, SL Cutt Off, LA

Construction Manager/ Coating Inspector

May 2016- September 2017

Managed and routinely inspect the Atmospheric Corrosion Control program. Regularly schedule and coordinate safety meetings. Conducts corrosion surveys. Manages day to day operations of project including ordering necessary materials, assigning tasks to contractors, tracking project costs, and scheduling the erection and dismantling of scaffolding for coating projects. Oversee contractors applying coating to tank liners, tank exteriors, and pipelines using FBE coating, in addition to other coating applications based on project specifications. Additionally, performs off-site coating inspections in and out of the state to ensure all contractors adhere to LOOP paint specifications.

Tailing LLC/ Williams Zachary, LA

Client Representative (Coating Inspector/ Utility Inspector)

February-April 2016

Assigned to 30" pipeline re-coat project in Zachary & Franklinton, LA area. Oversaw trenching, surface preparation, re-coating, holiday testing, and back-filling. Completed daily audits and compiled daily reports. Complied with highest level of safety during all stages of work and ensured that contractors were following all specifications and safety regulations.

Tailing LLC/ Williams Gibson, LA

Client Representative (Coating Inspector)

January 2016

Worked on a facility re-open project in Gibson, LA. Oversaw surface preparation and three coat paint system of pipeline headers and flanges. Compiled daily reports, ensured that proper quality control records were created and conducted daily safety meetings with crew.

Tailings LLC / Energy Transfer Epps, LA

Client Representative (Coating Inspector)

2015

Worked on Epps tank cleaning / coating project. Oversaw tank cleaning, removal of old tank and installation of new tank, and surface preparation / 3-part paint system coating of new tank. Conducted daily safety meetings with staff, compiled daily reports, handled time tracking, and conducted daily audits. Monitored coating activities and the yard and ensured that they were in conformance with all relevant project requirements. Ensured that the proper QC records were created and maintained. Performed other duties as needed to ensure that the project was completed safely and on schedule.

Cyrus Guidry & Associates Isle De Jean Charles, LA

Client Representative (Coating Inspector)

2015

Assigned to Williams Point Aux Chenes Project. Oversaw operation of recoat pipeline at valve tie-in site. Utilized current knowledge of relevant processes and state-of-the-art equipment. Conducted safety meetings with the crew, performed visual inspection of surface preparation / coating, recorded all daily activities, compiled reports daily, and performed time tracking tasks. Always ensured safety of self and crew. Ensured that the project was completed in a timely and safe manner.

Williams Discovery New Iberia, LA

Client Representative (Coating & Utilities)

2014

Worked on the Walter Oil & Gas project. Performed inspections of coatings and utilities on 25-mile pipeline in Gulf of Mexico and Bayou coating facility in New Iberia. Oversaw offloading and expediting of joints. Ensured the calibration and validation of various equipment and tools. Performed visual inspections of surface preparation and Fusion Bond Epoxy coating. Completed daily audits and compiled reports regarding project progress. Took steps to ensure health and safety of self and that of other team members.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Client Representative (Coating)

SGS/ Cardon IV, Mexico 2014

Coating & Utility Inspector

Tailings, LLC, Belle Rose, LA 2014

Lead NACE Level II Coating Inspector

Tailings, LLC, Morgan City, LA 2013

QA Technician Inspector/ QA Coating Inspector

Huntington Ingalls, Avondale, LA 2007-2013

Nav-IC Test Foreman / Fiber Optic Test Technician

Northrop Grumman, Avondale, LA 2002-2007

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Electronics Engineering Technology

ITT Technical Institute 2002

High School Diploma

Lutcher High School, Lutcher, LA 1997

Planning & Specifying Industrial Coating Projects Certificate of Completion (SSPC)

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Level II Certification

Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians

REFERENCES

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