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Alfredo Lopez

API Inspector
Baytown,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Inspector offering 10-years background with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and quality. Familiar with various NDT/ NDE methods paired with in-depth knowledge of welding and damage mechanisms. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual inspections and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

API 510/570 Inspector/ CUI Insp. Planner

TEAM Industrial | CPChem
Baytown, Texas
2 2024 - Current
  • Documented findings and generated detailed reports with data and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with 2 - 3 soft craft teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
  • Leveraged advanced inspection tools and technologies to enhance precision and reliability of findings.
  • Delivered detailed reports on findings from CUI inspections, helping the client understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.

API 510/570 Inspector/ INSP. Planner

IRISNDT | TPC Group HNO
Houston, Texas
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
  • Documented significant findings and generated detailed reports with data and recommendations.
  • Leveraged advanced inspection tools and technologies to enhance precision and reliability of findings.
  • Coordinated with NDE personnel and mechanical contractors to complete a high priority DRT deadline for 150 dummy supports with not weep holes.
  • Held meetings with operations/ planners/ and engineering for scope developments.

QS Third Party Inspector

Sentinel Integrity Solutions | Exxon
Baytown, Texas
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Oversee 2 - 3 contractors and review/approve contractor weld packages and NDE.
  • Witnessing hydrostatic tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Documented significant findings and generated detailed reports with data and recommendations.
  • Proposed and implemented improvements to reduce errors and rejected items.

QA/QC Inspector 3

S&B Engineers & Constructors
Mont Belvieu, Texas
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Witnessing hydrostatic tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Walkdown and verified approximately 5 pre/ post hydro packages and completion turnover packages a day.
  • Collaborated with third party personnel to sell off 3 - 4 mechanical, piping, civil, and structural packages a day.
  • Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.

QA/QC Inspector

Zachry Group
Baytown, TX
11.2019 - 09.2022
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Witnessing hydrostatic tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
  • Built ITP/RAF packages for respective projects. Build code repair plans according to B31.3 or ASME Section VIII.
  • Perform final inspection of flanged components per drawings per spec.
  • Verify incoming PSV's with the proper PSV travelers and keep track of all PSV's.
  • Record keeping of all welds and welders.

Pipefitter / Field QC

Turnaround Welding Services
Texas City, Texas
12.2017 - 10.2019

Pipefitter

Fluor | Chevron Phillips Chem.
Baytown, Texas
04.2014 - 12.2015

Education

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School
Baytown, TX
08.2009 - 06.2013

Skills

Knowledgeable in ASME/ API codes

Proficiency in developing QA/QC documentation

Engineering Specifications

Data Management

Risk Mitigation

Attention to Detail

Teamwork and Collaboration

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-Making

Clear Communication

Self Motivation

Microsoft Office

Certification

AWS CWI# 19091801

City

Baytown

State

TX

Zip

77521

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with NDE personnel and mechanical contractors.
  • Held meetings with operations/ planners/ and engineering for scope developments.
  • Perform compliance inspections and compile reports for mechanical integrity acceptance.
  • Reviewing previous inspection history and any open recommendations for CUI inspection driven planning/ inspections.
  • Perform thorough external and internal inspections of piping circuits and equipment per client specs and applicable codes.
  • Develop CUI job plans for CUI inspections per client procedures and standards and perform CUI inspections.
  • Deviate from task to task depending on priority and deadlines.


Software

APM

SAP

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

QS Third Party Inspector

Sentinel Integrity Solutions | Exxon
01.2023 - 03.2023

QA/QC Inspector 3

S&B Engineers & Constructors
09.2022 - 12.2022

API 510/570 Inspector/ INSP. Planner

IRISNDT | TPC Group HNO
04.2022 - Current

QA/QC Inspector

Zachry Group
11.2019 - 09.2022

Pipefitter / Field QC

Turnaround Welding Services
12.2017 - 10.2019

Pipefitter

Fluor | Chevron Phillips Chem.
04.2014 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Robert E Lee High School
08.2009 - 06.2013

API 510/570 Inspector/ CUI Insp. Planner

TEAM Industrial | CPChem
2 2024 - Current
Alfredo LopezAPI Inspector