James Perkins
Savannah, Georgia 31410
Phone: 912-***-**** Cell: 912-***-****
*********@*****.***
Summary
Results-oriented Division Manager specializing in Outage work and day to day call out work. I have been a
Certified Welding Inspector for 24 years specializing in AMSE Repair work both in the power and pulp and
paper industry. I have held ASNT Level III in Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant and Radiography. I have
also performed third party inspections for the past 15 years, specializing in boiler rebuilds, super concentrator
new and rebuilds along with high pressure piping Process Piping and pipeline and power and oil and gas
industry. I started in this business working for Law Engineering for 16 years and then spent the last 12 years
with Acuren/ Longview Inspection as a Division Manager. The office I was in charge of did 5 to 6 Million
per year with a 25% profit margin estimated.
Skills
Computer literate
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Consistent work history
15 Years Project Management with several projects for 1.5 to 3 Million
Customer relationship building
Customer service experience
Strong Third Party Inspection Skills
Direct labor crew training
Equipment problem resolution
Project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong mechanical skills
Strong team player
Strong work ethic
Proficient in writing and qualifying welding procedures from P-10 Material down to P1 Material. Also
proficient in writing inspection and test plans on tanks inspection to high pressure piping and boilers and
process piping. Experience with all Asme and Ansi vessel and piping codes along with API-650, API-653, API-510.
Accomplishments
Ran a project @ International Paper 15 Recovery Boiler where 1300 tubes where cut out then were subject to
Ultrasonic Shear Wave and Digital Radiography
Performed many third party inspections and audits which resulted in saving customers large amount of
money and field delays.
Have performed Quality assurance on many boiler rebuilds as long with pressure vessels piping systems and
storage tanks. Also performed scope of work review for customers for shutdowns and special projects.
Experience
Division Manager 03/2001 - 06/2012
Acuren Inspection Savannah, Georgia
Operations Manager 03/1984 – 03/2001
Law Engineering Savannah Georgia
Was in charge of profit center ran day to day operations and outages in power and pulp and paper oil and gas
and chemical sectors. Customer relations was a big part of my job is essential that customers are taken care
of. Also performed all bidding and collections from start to finish on projects. Also performed third party
inspection on boiler and vessel rebuilds in shop and field, and participated in many project reviews to ensure
all work could be done on time and on schedule.
Education and Training
AAS: Spartan School of Aeronautics Non- Destructive Testing 1983
* Tulsa, Oklahoma USA