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Construction Inspector

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United States
Posted:
July 21, 2009

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John Pagel

Address: *** ******* ***** # **** **** Phone: 602-***-****

Livingston, TX. 77399-1056 E-mail: **********@***.***

Southwest Gas (Frontline Energy) 9/2008 – 12/2008

Welding Inspector – Ft. Huachuca 2” and 4” Main Replacement. Visually inspect welds on 4.4 miles of 8 inch

pipeline, maintain weld log and x-ray log of welds. Inspect all phases of construction, tie-ins to existing 6 inch line,

the abandonment of the the existing 2” and 4” lines and oversee the SWPPP inspection and maintenance.

Williams, Northwest Gas Pipeline (QIS) 6/2008 – 8/2008

Pocatello, ID.

Welding / Asst. Chief Inspector – Lava to Pocatello Anomalies Investigation and Repairs Project. Oversee the

anomaly investigations and assist the Chief Inspector with the replacement of 3,000 ft. of corroded pipeline.

Eagle Rock Energy (QIS) 1/2008 – 5/2008

Jasper, TX.

Chief Inspector – Anadarko SAG Extension. Inspect the construction of 7.5 miles of 10 inch pipeline run from

Well 520 to an existing 10 inch line at Well A-11 and run a 6,000 ft. lateral of 6” pipe to well a-994. Oversee the SWPPP

inspection, wetland crossings, erosion control and protection of endangered plants.

Southwest Gas (Frontline Energy) 9/2007 – 12/2007

Phoenix, AZ.

Welding Inspector – Visually inspect welds on an 8 mile project of 12 inch pipeline. Inspect coating repairs, oversee

the lowering of the pipeline into the trench, backfilling and hydro-testing the completed line.

Williams, Northwest Gas Pipeline (QIS) 4/2007 – 9/2007

Skamania, Wa.

Chief Inspector - Oversee the Skamania, WA. Hydrostatic Test on 2.5 miles of 26 inch pipeline in the Columbia

River Gorge and the Woodard Creek Erosion Protection Project. Manage the SWPPP, the State of Washington

Environmental controls and Department of Fish & Game requirements for working in fish bearing waters.

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, Pipeline Integrity Group 5/2005 – 4/2007

Pacific Region (Comforce)

Pipeline Inspector - Oversee the launching and running of smart pigs for Internal Pipeline Inspection (ILI). Locate

pipeline and stake anomaly dig locations. Perform Feature Verification digs, Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) and Magnetic

Flux Leakage (MFL) inspections.

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners 8/2004 – 5/2005

Concord to West Sacramento, CA. (Comforce)

Pipeline Inspector - Inspect ROW clearing, Main Line, Boring, Tie-in and Hydrostatic Testing crews during the

installation of 70 miles of 20 inch pipeline. Monitored ROW clean up and restoration.

Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. 4/2004 – 8/2004

Houston, TX.

Utility Inspector - Inspect the relocation of telecommunication, water, gas and sewer lines in the widening of the

Katy Freeway (I-10) project from Houston to Katy, TX.

Qwest Network Construction Services 11/2003 – 2/2004

Albuquerque, NM. (QIS)

Inspector - Monitor the construction and installation of a fiber optic loop in the downtown area; prepare daily project

reports and as-builts, review contractors schedule and pay requests.

Southern Company Services NDE 4/2002-6/2003

Birmingham, AL. (Onsite, Kelson, Shaw)

Inspector - Preheat and post weld heat-treating (PWHT) of 12” to 30” pipe and valves for power plant construction

and repair. Non Destructive Examination of welds, pipe, boiler tubes and turbine parts with Visual, UT, MT and PT

inspection. Prepare daily and final documentation per client specifications and regulatory compliance.

Northern Line Layers AT&T NexGen Project 6/2000-10/2000 and 4/2001-3/2002

Phoenix, AZ

Lead Inspector - Maintain gap list and redlines on 130 mile running line, assist with ROW and property issues and

verify R/L stationing. Monitor sub-contractor work and scheduling; arrange drive throughs to address various construction

issues, oversee job site safety, schedule and train inspectors in proper procedures and compliance with environmental

and regulatory issues. Coordinate and perform the GPS survey of the right of way.

Bechtel Telecommunications AT&T NexGen Project 10/2000-3/2001

Phoenix, AZ. (ITC)

Sr. Inspector - Oversee sub-contractor installation of fiber optic backbone system in the Phoenix area. Monitor work in

progress, resolve any discrepancies in construction, prepare as-builts, redline drawings and perform final walk through

inspections. Oversee job site safety, schedule and train inspectors in proper inspection techniques.

Rip Griffin Travel Center 9/1999-6/2000

Tonopah, AZ.

Service Manager - Overcome lack of teamwork in the shop and establish loss prevention controls. Train employees in

the classroom and on the job in proper work procedures and work ethics. Maintain inventory, scheduling of employees

for 3 shifts and payroll.

Ollie the Trolley 12/1997-6/1999

Scottsdale, AZ.

Service Manager - Set up computerized inventory and maintenance records; keep equipment operating efficiently to

meet requirements for the City of Scottsdale, Department of Tourism. Improve design or use of trolleys to enable disabled passengers easier access to our services. Perform structural repairs, welding and verify with Non Destructive Examination.

TDS Construction 8/1997-11/1997

Bradenton, FL.

Construction Superintendent - Supervise the construction of retail stores and quality of work by sub-contractors while

meeting code requirements. Work with retail store management to solve any problems or additions to be accomplished

before the Grand Opening.

Southern Cross Corporation 1/1994 – 8/1997

Norcross, GA.

Regional Supervisor / Survey Technician - Inspect and document leaks or unsafe conditions on Natural Gas

Transmission and Distribution lines. Oversee and document pipeline repairs, cathodic protection, upgrades, slips lining,

line pressure increases and new construction. Provide on the job training for new inspectors and compliance with DOT

Regulations.



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