ARNOLDO LEAL
Lumberton,TX
Summary
Nace CIP 3/ AMPP Certified Coatings inspector with 13 years of experience in application, supervision, and inspection of TSA, intumescent fireproofing, liners, and general coatings. Work history demonstrates a bottom- knowledge base for inspection of abrasive blasting, surface prep, coating application, fireproofing in accordance with coating specifications, PDS, nace, iso and sspc standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coatings Inspector
Bravo Industrial Services
05.2024 - Current
- Witness various testing on steel, coatings and equipment per Specifications- blotter test, anchor profile, environmental conditions verification,, adhesion testing of coatings, chloride testing, correct abrasive media verification, wet and dry film thickness readings, hi and low voltage testing
- Verify coatings were applied and inspections completed according to project specifications, Approved ITP, and manufacturer's recommendations
- Document all inspections and prepare reports for clients
- Identify coatings defects and recommend corrective actions
- Write and submit ITPs for approval for project Work orders
- Perform final walkthroughs with client QA for project sell offs.
QA/QC Inspector (TSA Coatings/Fireproofing)
Zachry-GPX
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Quality Assurance over JT Thorpe/I&I/Tecon
- ITP/ITR review and approval for subcontractor's
- Gap analyzes on Quality Plans from multiple subcontractors
- Inspection of damaged TSA coating on equipment requiring insulation
- Creation of Excel spreadsheets to track releases for all soft crafts
- Intumescent/Cementitious Surveillance performed by Subcontractors
- Oversee and track coating applicator qualification program per client specifications.
GPX Sabine Pass Quality Coatings Inspector 2
Zachry Group
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Witness various testing on steel, coatings and equipment per Specifications- blotter test, anchor profile using profile tape, environmental conditions verification using electronic dpm meter, adhesion testing of coatings, chloridesulfatesnitrates testing, correct abrasive media verification, wet and dry film thickness readings, hi and low voltage testing
- Verify coatings were applied and inspections completed according to project specifications, Approved ITP, and manufacturer's recommendations
- Document all inspections and prepare reports for clients
- Identify coatings defects and recommend corrective actions
- Perform final walkthroughs with client QA for project sell offs.
Intumescent Fireproofing Superintendent
Brandsafway
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Oversaw all coatings and fireproofing on project including surface preparation, coating application, and final inspection of CUI, TSA, intumescent fireproofing, epoxy and urethane systems, concrete linings, and heat resistant coatings
- Developed Project ITPs and coating specifications
- Coordinated 3rd party certification of applicators for TSA, Pittchar, Chartek, and Jotachar
- Analyzed project plans, specifications, and schedules to develop accurate cost estimates for materials, labor and equipment
- Generate, submit, and implement RFIs, TI, and SDR for the project to client/ project engineers
- Updated project speadsheets and tracked package close outs on excel and hexagon.
TSA Coatings Superintendent
Brandsafway
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Build job logbooks for foremans including site SOPs, MSDS, job scope, qualifications, daily coating inspection reports
- Oversee inspections, reports and final walkthroughs with client QA for project sell offs
- Oversaw crews for different projects including tank exteriors, tank liners, vessels, exchangers, TSA towers for CUI, TSA piping both in-service and sweating surfaces, new construction- BPEX project field welds and repair only.
Production Coatings General Foreman
Brandsafway
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervise multiple foremans for TSA, lead abatement, airless spray, brush and roll, underground coatings.
Production Coatings Foreman
Brandsafway
04.2013 - 09.2015
Industrial Blaster/Airless Coating Applicator
Brock Group-XOM
10.2011 - 04.2013
Skills
- Quality Management
- Quality Control/ assurance
- Technical expertise of coatings materials
- Attention to detail
- Performance Monitoring
- Coating failure analysis
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, bluebeam
- Hexagon, co-console
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
Certification
- AMPP SENIOR CERTIFIED COATINGS INSPECTOR #80819
- AMMP QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATION
- AMPP SENIOR CERTIFIED COATINGS INSPECTOR WITH FIREPROOFING SPECIALTY #80819
- NCCER PLUS CERTIFIED INDUSTRIAL PAINTER
Software Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Hexagon, Navis 3D models, Bluebeam, PDF
References
- IRVING TORRES (TURNER GROUP QC MANAGER, 713-259-4604
- TED CRUZ (QC MANAGER TURNER GROUP), 361-779-2103
- BRANDON KELLY (QA MANAGER ACUREN), 337-513-5651
- DONALD KILGORE (QC MANAGER PARTNERS), 409-549-6909
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Coatings Inspector
Bravo Industrial Services
05.2024 - Current
QA/QC Inspector (TSA Coatings/Fireproofing)
Zachry-GPX
11.2023 - 05.2024
GPX Sabine Pass Quality Coatings Inspector 2
Zachry Group
04.2023 - 11.2023
Intumescent Fireproofing Superintendent
Brandsafway
02.2021 - 04.2023
TSA Coatings Superintendent
Brandsafway
09.2018 - 02.2021
Production Coatings General Foreman
Brandsafway
09.2015 - 09.2018
Production Coatings Foreman
Brandsafway
04.2013 - 09.2015
Industrial Blaster/Airless Coating Applicator
Brock Group-XOM
10.2011 - 04.2013
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