Alejandro Gonzalez

Responsibilities

*Conduct initial welders testing and observe the welding process from start to finish, to include verification of qualified welders, observing the proper application of the applicable code, the visual and Non-Destructive Testing of completed welds, the accepted form of documentation and reporting of the completed weld.
• Review and observe the coating process from beginning to end, to include the verification of materials used in alignment with applicable industry and company standards, proper labeling, storage and life expectancy of the coating product, proper surface preparation and assessment, as well as proper application and assessment of the coating product.
Verify crew members, team members and other relevant staff have the proper training and are Operationally Qualified, to perform all specific tasks and functions in the field.
* Functioned as a liaison between the client and contractor ensuring a streamlined method of communication was central to the success of the project, keeping them on time and within budget.
* Relayed critical information as a Subject Matter Expert on pipelines as well as Turnarounds and Shutdowns, in order to achieve minimal downtime and cost expenditure.
* Lead team members as a Chief Inspector, Assistant- Chief inspector and Multi Cert Inspector for many projects and engaged team members by providing oversight, guidance and direction, and at times coaching for lesser experienced inspectors, with an emphasis on empowering staff to become better functionaries of their tasks.
*Able to work autonomously in the field as demonstrated by my ability to start and complete a pump station from the initial kick off meeting to the PSSR and final walk through and job package turn in.
*Highly effective communicator as demonstrated by my detailed and comprehensive report writing, oral communication between staff sometimes in contentious situations requiring de-escalation techniques, in addition to my ability to teach, mentor and coach less experienced staff in accomplishing tasks safely and in accordance with the applicable standards, regulations and codes.
*Core competency and ability to interpret and apply API and ASME codes to appropriate tasks in the field.

• Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector: CPWI+V
• AMPP / NACE CIP LEVEL II Cert #. 108912
• American Petroleum Institute: API-1169 Certified Pipeline Inspector - #120754
• ONEOK Welding Inspection Cert (OWI)
• Veriforce, ISN, NCCER OQ'S
• Twic Certification
• Osha 30
• PEC basicpipeline
• Trenching & Excavation Competent Person
• Safeland USA

• Delivered multiple Eight Figure projects on time and within budget with an emphasis on safety, and quality, often exceeding expectations.
• Minimized/Eliminated redundancy and waste and utilized a proactive approach to inspection to quickly resolve or identify issues in the field along with the corrective actions
• Streamlined the inspection process and instituted an accepted best practices approach to enhance project efficiency
• Worked in over 1,000 miles of pipeline in my career, ranging from 1"- 60" pipe

Phillips 66

• Colorado ROPE Reduction - $53 Million Budget - Chief Inspector
• Sherhan - Optimization Liquids Handling - $10 Million Budget - Chief Inspector
• Sherhan - Condensate Scrubber - $3 Million Budget - Chief Inspector
• Sherhan - Turbine Replacement - $4 Million Budget - Chief Inspector
• WT-10 Tanglewood Replacement - Assistant Chief Inspector

ONEOK

• ECP PS Upgrade - ELK Creek NGL Pipeline Pump / Meter Skid's - $3 Million Chief Inspector
• NGL Pipeline Expansion Venture - 140 Miles 24" - Welding Inspector