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Welding Inspector Twic Card

Location:
Freeport, TX
Posted:
September 27, 2025

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TIM BAKER

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CERTIFICATIONS

1. ISN-07983161

2.CERTIFIED PIPELINE WELDING INSPECTOR

CPWI #63766861 NATIONAL WELDING INSPECTION SCHOOL

EXP. DATE 10/19/2026

EXPERIENCE

JUNE 2023-PRESENT

PIPELINE INSPECTOR, TJ INSPECTION

Provide inspection services to Atmos Energy on several pipeline integrity projects in central Texas. Constructed a 12’’ line in the DFW area approximately 1.5 miles in an urban environment. The remainder of the projects were integrity digs and hydro testing.

JANUARY 2019 – SEPTEMBER 2022

GENERAL SUPERINTENDANT, Driver pipeline company

Oversee day to day operations of the Pearland, Tx department. Communicating and soliciting contracts with companies in the gulf coast area. Participate in contract negotiations with customers before and during projects. Working with prospective customers to provide budgetary quotes and bids for projects. Provide information to estimation team in order to submit bids on potential projects in the area. Participate in the bid review process. Provide updates and projections regarding ongoing projects as well as on future projects.

1.35 mile 12 inch pipeline in Greenville,Tx for Explorer. Project was delivered mechanically complete on time.

2.1.5 mile 12 inch pipeline in Mount Belvieu, Tx for AirProducts. Project was completed in an extremely congested corridor.

3.16 inch pipeline extension at Stratton Ridge Facility for Dow Pipeline. Project was completed in a timely manner and contract fulfilled.

4.Installed and maintained gathering system lines along with associated Poly waste water disposal lines

5.Installed small bore Poly distribution lines.

JANUARY 2017 – JANUARY 2019

CHIEF PIPELINE INSPECTOR, tall oak midstream / applied consultants

Manage day to day operations of large scale pipeline gathering system across the state of Oklahoma. Communicating with inspection teams on projects assigned to me daily including site visits to insure contract obligations were being met by the contractors as well as my inspection team. Maintain constant communication between contractors as well as inspection teams to insure safety culture was first and foremost on each individuals mind. Reporting to Tall Oak management on progress regarding ongoing and future projects.

1.Completed numerous pipeline projects state wide as well as oversaw the construction through completion of a large scale finger skid facility.

2.Constructed steel pipelines throughout the region as well as Poly pipelines. The Poly pipe jobs ranged from small bore distribution to 12 inch products and or liquids lines.

FEBRUARY 2015 – JULY 2016

COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS REPRESENTATIVE, WILLIAMS PARTNERS L.P.

Worked in a project development role. Providing resource through experience to project teams. Worked to bring producers and Williams midstream operations together in order to fulfill minimum volume commitments per contract commitments. Williams Partners L.P. purchased ACCESS MIDSTREAM in 2015. Through the following 2 company purchases, I was employed at the Fort Worth office 6.5 years.

FEBRUARY 2013 – JANUARY 2015

PROJECT MANAGER, ACCESS MIDSTREAM

Coordinated with project teams from conception through construction to completion of pipeline projects in the Barnett Shale and Haynesville Shale areas of Texas. Chesapeake Midstream was purchased by Access Midstream in 2013.

FEBRUARY 2010 – FEBRUARY 2013

ROUTE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR / CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN, CHESAPEAKE MIDSTREAM

To develop routing of pipeline infrastructure for gathering systems in the heavy and complex urban areas of the DFW area.

Work as a construction resource to the functional groups during the entire route development stage of all projects here in the Barnett.

Worked diligently with the PIAS group and Chesapeake functional groups to help develop processes within this company to create continuity among the groups and a first time right atmosphere. These efforts were rewarded with much more cost effective results and overall team atmosphere improved dramatically.

To present proposed pipeline routes to Fort Worth “GDRC” or Gas Drilling Review Committee, in open hearings where the public is invited to participate.

Develop and maintain relationships with city utility offices. Field and answer questions regarding routes by city council members.

2009 – JANUARY 2010

CHIEF PIPELINE INSPECTOR, TRISTATE ENERGY / APPLIED CONSULTANTS

Coordinating with contractor to complete gathering system lines for Tristate Energy. Built steel and poly pipelines. Providing Inspection in all areas from welding to utility work. Keeping and maintaining records for DOT qualification purposes. Assure proper safety training for contract personnel. Order all materials for project. Do safety audits and have daily tailgate meetings or as conditions change.

2009 – 2009

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, SIEBER SERVICES

Overseeing three pipeline projects. 18”,20’’and 24” Directional Drills totaling over 6,000’. Installing Double-Double Stopple Fittings at each bore entry and exit. Tying in the new pipe and abandoning the old in place. Job was completed safely and in a timely manner.

2005 – 2009

WELDING INSPECTOR PROMOTED TO CHIEF INSPECTOR, ENBRIDGE APPLIED CONSULTANTS

Welding Inspector

Qualify welders for projects. Conduct daily inspection of all welding processes on pipelines. Monitor and audit x-ray of pipelines. Record and document daily progress of welding footages. Provide accurate drawings and weld maps of all fabrication and pipeline installation.

Chief Inspector

Oversee numerous pipeline and gathering system projects. Worked on steel pipelines as well as poly. Coordinating with the contractors and with Enbridge from start to completion of projects. Oversee contractor safety training and following up at daily tailgate meetings. Qualify pipelines to DOT standards and keeping all necessary documentation. Providing welding inspectors and utility inspectors throughout the projects as needed.

2003 – 2005

PIPELINE WELDING SUPERVISOR, G. B. BOOTS SMITH

Oversee welders and the welding of pipeline and compressor installation. Make sure all welding procedures set by the client are followed. Conduct daily safety and general awareness meetings. Report to client any development that may cause a change to the schedule.

2001 – 2003

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT, CHEMFAB

Oversee fabrication and installation of production piping and vessels at various chemical plants. Conduct daily audits of materials and manpower necessary for the project. Make sure all personnel are properly trained in the craft they were hired to do. Make sure all personnel are safety trained and orientated before starting to work.

1984 – 2001

PIPELINE WELDER, COMPANIES LISTED BELOW

Driver Pipeline

Sierra Pipeline

Humble Pipeline

H&K Construction

Brown Engineering

Flint Construction

TechNip Construction

Tennessee Pipeline

Blanton Construction

Yellow Jacket Pipeline

U.S. Contractors

Gulfstates Inc.

EDUCATION

MAY 1984

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, angleton high school

SKILLS

Strong working knowledge of safety and procedures provided through experience, education and programs from various employers.

Willingness and ability to learn as well as teach.

Ability to quickly adapt in frequently changing environment.

Rely on facts, not speculation during decision making.

Lead from the front and take responsibility for decisions made on the job.



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