Pipeline Integrity Specialist

Tracy Allen Barnes

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Houston, TX 77083

Residence: 281-***-**** Cell: 832-***-****

Email: ***********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

More than 15 years of combined experience in the areas of Consulting, Startup Operations, Inspections, Testing, Troubleshooting, Project Management and Acquisitions & Sales.

STRENGTHS

Consulting/Management /Supervision/Training/Testing/Trouble shooting/Data Analysis/ Surveying/Startup Operations/Problem Resolution/Inspections

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2006 to G.E. Oil & Gas / PII Pipeline Solutions

Present Pipeline Integrity Specialist

·Historical RunCom and StrainCom evaluations of Metal loss, Dent and Corrosion features to determine growth rates and severity between ILI inspection runs.

·Calculate excavation due dates for immediate integrity issues concerning critical features present on pipelines.

·FFP (Fit For Purpose) evaluations performed on metal loss and corrosion features to determine worst case and most conservative Integrity Management Programs. Evaluate metal loss features using various Pressure Assessment Methods such as ASME B31, Modified ASME B31, LAPA, RPR 085, Shell, Shannon etc.

·Direct Assessment of Pipeline Potential Readings and Cathodic Protection systems based on annual, quarterly and close interval surveys.

·NDT inspection recommendations based upon Direct Assessment findings.

2001 to G.E. Oil & Gas / PII Pipeline Solutions

2006 Level Three ILI Pipeline Data Analysts Engineer and Client Leader

·Trained to process and analyze MFL, TFI, and HR

ILI Pipeline Data using PipeImage Software and maintain a storage database.

·Completed and passed level 1, 2 and 3 assessment competency testing

material administered by G.E. on processing data, data analysis, metal loss and

corrosion evaluation, map tie-in, pipe wall thickness verification & verification of

above ground pipeline markers to meet D.O.T. requirements.

·GPS and IMU level 2 certified in Kearfott, Litton and Honeywell mapping of pipeline data using various software packages including ArcView, Pipelocator, PlotRaw Data, Strain Com and IFSES LMS.

·Assisted in field excavations with cliental to determine feature dimensions, proximity and tool accuracy.

·Determined defect significance based on formulae and parameters defined by the International Pipeline Repair Codes, A.P.I. 1163 & 1160, D.O.T and Client Specifications using established Priority Rules and Pressure Assessment Methods such as ASME B31, MODIFIED ASME.B31, LAPA, RPR 085 etc.

·Managed and coordinated projects delegated to me for Analysis and Final Report generation to be delivered before client deadline’s for the following companies: Dow Chemical, Kinder Morgan, Colonial, Conoco Phillips, Sunoco, Williams Energy, El Paso Energy, Magellan, Transgas, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Duke Energy, Questar, Coffeyville Resources, Southern Star etc.

·Provided presentations of inspection data to clients to familiarize them

with in-house software and procedures.

·Liaise with Project Management/Sales in effort to coordinate multiple

projects.

·Other familiar pipeline inspection technologies include TFI (Transverse Field

Inspection), MFL High Resolution & Caliper Surveys

·Received Top Talent honors within the GE Infrastructure and ranked in the top 10% of all company employees for outstanding Achievement, Accomplishment and Excellent Work Performance for the years 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2005.

1997 to Total Corrosion; Houston, Texas

2000 Technical Corrosion Consultant

·Took on the role as a lead Project Manager for installing Cathodic

Protection to a portfolio of cliental in the Oil and Gas industry.

·Surveyed all forms of NDT inspections performed on pipelines.

·Collected pipeline potential readings and prepared data reports

using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for annualpipeline surveys.

·Completed Global Position Satellite Mapping surveys.

·Maintained client records and Data base files for annual surveys.

·Supervised the installation of AC/DC rectifiers, meterloops

positive & negative bond boxes. As well as annual surveys of

pipelines, leak detection surveys and monthly inspections on rectifiers.

·Supervised installation of Deepwells and Conventional Ground Beds for

Cathodic Protection on Pipelines, Tanks, Offshore Platforms and other structures.

Reading blue prints and schematics of pipeline designs in plants and

cities to determine problem areas on pipelines based on pipeline survey information.

·Participated in sales and acquisitions in the Oil & Gas industry.

·Collected and Analyzed Data on pipelines for clients and companies

such as Chevron, Exxon, Mobil, Valero, etc. to determine whether

pipelines were a high risk in purchasing or just needing repairs.

1996 to Moody International; Houston, Texas

1997 Nondestructive Testing Technician and Surveillance Inspector

·My responsibilities were as follows:

* Inspected manufactured pipe for flaws using NDT methods

* Preparing reports using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

·NDT methods most commonly used:

* Ultrasound * Radiography (Film interpretation & real time

* Eddy Current Boroscope video surveillance)

* Dye Penetrant * Magnetic Particle

* Leak Detection * J.O.A.P. Spectrometer (Joint Oil Analysis Program)

1989 to U.S. Air Force; Active Duty/Reservest

1996 Non-Destructive Inspection Specialist

Worked in coordination with maintenance specialists to maintain B-1B, KC/EC-135,

B-52, T-38 Aircraft and HH-1H Helicopters using all disciplines of NDT, technicalmanuals,

and aircraft blueprints.

·Supervised and maintained graveyard shift after receiving level 5 technician status in

all seven disciplines of NDT.

·Maintained a score of 100% on all Quality Control inspection tests.

·Top-secret security clearance obtained and held throughout military career.

·Received Accommodation rewards for outstanding Achievement, Accomplishment and Excellent

Work Performances during active service from 1989 – 1993

·Received Declaration Award for serving in the Armed Forces during Desert Storm.

COMPUTER STRENGTHS

Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, AutoCad, ArcView GIS, PlotRaw GIS, Pipelocator, IFSES LMS, Pipe Report, PipeVision, Midas PipeImage Pipeline Software, Strain Com

EDUCATION

Present Devry University ; Houston, Texas

2009 Preparing for a Bachelors Degree in Technical Management with

Concentrations in Materials Technology & Computer Engineering expected to

graduate in 2009.

1989 to Chanute A.F.B. Rantoul, ILL.

1990 Trained and certified in all seven disciplines of Nondestructive Testing.

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