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Allan McCoy

Mount Carmel,Tennessee

Summary

Knowledgeable with excellent work ethic and one on one people skills. Highly effective at making sound decisions, problem solving and critical thinking. Proficient Field Inspector offering 40+ years of related experience. Excellent documentation, measuring and photography skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pressure Vessel/ Boiler Chief Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, United States
07.2017 - Current
  • Helped train employees in safety procedures and inspection protocols as directed by company regulations and our jurisdiction.
  • Resolved issues quickly through ASME section VIII knowledge and NBIC based decisions.
  • Delegated work tasks to employees based on areas of knowledge and work experience.
  • Oversaw inspection staff for vessel fabrication inspections and Owner/User In-Service inspections.
  • Generated and submitted detailed Data Reports to the National Board as well as the Jurisdiction.
  • Assessed performance of employees and recommended methods to improve task completion.
  • Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document inspection findings.
  • Drafted detailed reports on findings from inspections.
  • Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with details.
  • Used calibrated instruments and gauges to complete accurate measurements and noted results for our records.
  • Took National Board course and passed exam for "O" Inspector Supervisor Endorsement.


Area Pressure Vessel Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, Tennessee
07.2006 - 07.2017

Performed routine inspections and maintained records associated relief devices throughout the South Polymers area for pressure vessels and tanks. Also filled in for other are inspectors in other areas when they were not available.

  • Assisted in scheduling of internal inspection for plant shutdowns and turn-arounds in the South Polymers area.
  • Provided detailed inspection reports.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, United States
10.2002 - 07.2006
  • I was the first inspector dedicated to field repairs at Eastman.
  • Studied vessel drawings before performing inspections to assure accuracy of the repair.
  • I am certified in and used measuring instruments and inspection methods such as Ultra Sonic thickness ,Dye Penetrant testing, and visual testing techniques for evaluating repairs made to pressure vessel and tanks. I am also qualified as a Level II UT Shear wave and RT Interpret inspector.
  • I was also responsible for post construction testing such as Hydro, PT or VT.
  • I took the National Board Commission course in September 2006, took and passed the test in Nashville and was certified by the National Board on October 7th 2006 and by the State on December 7th, 2006.

Metal Fabricator

Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, United States
07.1982 - 10.2002
  • Utilized welding and fabrication equipment as well as hand tools to safely complete vessel fabrication operations .
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Eastman regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
  • Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large overhead cranes.
  • I was selected as a relief supervisor in 1989 and remained in that position as well as fabrication for the remainder of my career in the metal shop.
  • I also acted as a relief planner starting in 1990 and remained in that position through the remainder of my career in the metal shop.

Metal Fabricator Apprentice

Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, United States
02.1980 - 07.1982

* Learned and honed the skills involved in pressure vessel fabrication and welding.

* Learned to operate all equipment used in forming vessel parts for assembly.

* Became qualified to weld the basic weld procedures for stainless steel and carbon steel. I would later qualify on most exotic metals used at the site including;

Titanium

Zirconium

Hastelloy

Inconell

Aluminum

Copper

Education

Church Hill High School
Church Hill, TN
05.1976

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • ASME/ National Board Guidelines
  • Project Requirements
  • Inspection and Testing Reports
  • Data Entry
  • Construction Compliance
  • Corrective Action Recommendations
  • Time Management
  • Employee Performance Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical Documentation
  • Dimensional Measurement
  • Records Accuracy
  • Process Improvement Initiatives
  • Project Safety
  • Repair Work
  • Quality Inspection and Control
  • Customer Relations

Certification

National Board Commission # 946 with "R" and "O" endorsements.

Tennessee State Commission# 4057

Timeline

Pressure Vessel/ Boiler Chief Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
07.2017 - Current

Area Pressure Vessel Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
07.2006 - 07.2017

Quality Assurance Inspector

Eastman Chemical Company
10.2002 - 07.2006

Metal Fabricator

Eastman Chemical Company
07.1982 - 10.2002

Metal Fabricator Apprentice

Eastman Chemical Company
02.1980 - 07.1982

Church Hill High School
Allan McCoy