Ashley "Nikki" Lane
Monroe,LA
Summary
Certified AMPP NACE Coating CIP Level II Coating, API Pipeline Construction 1169 Utility, Chief and Environmental Inspector. Experienced in Pipeline, Oil & Gas, Marine and Nuclear facilities and mainline. Competent in tank inspections in compliance with AWWA and API standards utilizing epoxy coatings and liner applications storing waste, unleaded and leaded fuel, water, crude and etc.. Extremely knowledgeable in inspection of hydrostatic, pressure, and leak testing using different mediums and using various types of PIGS and discharge protocols. Exceedingly comfortable with HDD drilling and Auger bore projects. Thorough understanding of pipeline construction and facilities such as compressor, regulator, meter stations to prevent hazards and create a safe site with exceptional quality. Ability to run projects alone with understanding of AC mitigation and cathodic protection installation including but not limited to zinc ribbon, anode beds and test leads and rectifier services also anomalies or exposures. Competent in redlining, creating as builds, weld logging, coating and concrete testing inspections. Ability to complete QA/QC task for materials and all documentation. Great communicator to represent either side of construction. Excellent eye for detail, knowledgeable and highly organized.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Inspector
FIS/Kinder Morgan
02.2025 - Current
- Lead inspectors of specific crafts to complete projects in a timely safe and cost efficient manner
- Preform pipe examination reports and all craft inspections for class change projects for natural gas.
- Complete documentation for pressure testing reports and specification compliance for as builds, pressure and leak testing.
- Complete civil inspections in compliance with standards and specifications
- Inspection on minor electrical and mechanical properties within facilities.
Chief Inspector
3I International Inspection Inc./Kinder Morgan
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed close out packages/job books for integrity projects.
- Supervise fellow inspectors to ensure quality of pipeline construction and maintenance by third party contractors.
- Complete all documentation for permits and specification of gas company.
- Complete excavation, welding, coating, and environmental inspection for the entirety of multiple projects.
- Able to complete red line drawings, as builds, and read PID and blueprints.
- Understanding of electrical requirements for station work.
Coating Inspector
BWS Inspection/Kinder Morgan/Northwinds/ETC
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintain documentation for as builds, coating reports line crossings and test leads meeting specification of client.
- Work diligently with contractor to complete project safely and with proper integrity adhering to procedures and permits including but not limited to FERC, SWPPP, state and landowner requests.
- Completing damage prevention observation and monitoring during excavation exposing existing Kinder Morgan lines and new excavation for pipeline in construction.
- Assisted other inspection staff in welder testing and visual inspection of girth welds for mainline and fabrication in launcher relocation and construction.
Chief Inspector
MBF Inspection Services/ HF Sinclair Midstream
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Completing Tank Restoration complying with environmental permits and HF Sinclair specification
- Confirming application of coatings are meeting specification and notating any excessive corrosion to ensure steel integrity.
Coating Inspector
Self Employed Services/ City Of Richland/Pasco
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Identify failure of coating for existing potable water tank not meeting AWWA standards.
- Ensuring compliance of PDS of repair procedure and coating application specification by client.
- Preforming all testing processes required to confirm adequate quality of coatings and testing for hazardous gasses and confined space entry compliance.
- Preform testing on concrete substrate for storm drain coating systems.
- Communication between client and contractor with daily reports and continuous documentation of all processes.
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Coating & Utility Inspector
Applied Consultants Inc./Marathon MPLX
01.2024 - Current
- Completing documentation and testing required by Marathon Specification and input findings within I-DATA software along with required forms in both hard copy and digital formatting.
- Accompany contractor to provide the most cost efficient and high quality work that meets expectations of MPLX procedures and DOT regulations for new construction and in service pipelines.
- Oversee installation of cathodic protection devices not limited to corrosion coupons and test lead installations in accordance with drawings.
- Comply with all permits and environmental requirements this is including land owners and foreign line crossings known in one call ensuring the ticket stays current and in compliance.
Chief Inspector
NEFS/ Kinder Morgan
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervise in service construction for multiple damage prevention inspectors at multiple locations verifying correct documentation and adherence of specification.
- Monitor Welding and complete weld map and logging of sleeves, cut out and joint replacements
- Complete witness inspection of blasting, coating and transition applications reviewing testing form documents.
- Create completion packages for individual anomalies "job books"
Coating & Utility Inspector
3B Inspection Services / White Water Oil & Gas Co.
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Third party quality assurance to ensure adherence to White Water Oil & Gas Companies specification for pipeline construction procedures.
- Observed application process of all coatings confirming that all testing and documentation was being preformed as specified.
- Monitored installation of AC mitigation and Cathodic protection including test leads and zinc ribbon per drawings.
- Obtained imagery and documentation utilizing SPOT software on company provided iPad.
- Supervised excavation, backfilling and boring activities for pipeline construction not limited to lowering in, foreign line crossings and and tie in procedures.
Chief Level I Inspector
System One / Northern Natural Gas
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections in addition to specification standards .
- Ability to complete job books upon completion and follow and complete effective schematics.
- Complete field testing when required and document accordingly along with imagery for visual adherence to specified procedure for PIGGING processes ground bed anode installation and removal of coating and reapplications.
Coating, Environmental, Welding Utility Inspector
E2 Consulting Engineers Inc. / AMEREN GAS
06.2022 - 07.2023
- UT and Voltage testing while installing AC Mitigation on live lines exposures and anomalies.
- Reviewed and provided advice and recommendations on environmental management, erosion and sediment control plans and spill control and response plans.
- Examined documents such as permits, applications and records for each location applied as required.
- High Density Polyethylene pipe installation along with meters for distribution services .
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats on pipeline coatings including tape/sleeve applications needed for bore and mainline piping.
- Hydrostatic testing using air, nitrogen and water mediums and different discharge protocol.
- Multiple Regulator Station install observation of civil, welding, conduit for electrical install, bolt up and comparing BOM, compliance with Ameren WPS blasting and coating.
Coating, Environmental, Utility, Welding Inspector
BWS Inspection LLC. / KINDER MORGAN
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Preformed inspection on Auger boring with multiple line crossings, Open Trench Pipeline Installation, Cathodic Protection, and Civil Requirements for formation to establish Meter Station for Natural Gas
- Creating safe work permits for contractors' daily work tasks.
- Using Kinder Morgan O&M specifications, damage prevention, and job specific requirements to ensure safe work and high-quality completion of projects.
- Observing operations maintenance tasks with consideration of budget and time requirements.
- Completing inspections of right-of-way surface conditions required by federal law including but not limited to mowing, mulching, spraying, or grubbing.
- Separator Station and Regulator Station install observation of civil, conduit for electrical, welding and bolt up of prefabrication. Compliance with KM WPS and BOM including prefabrication. Building Setting and connection observation once complete.
Nuclear Coating & Mechanical Inspector
National Inspection & Consultants /TVA NUCLEAR
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
- Provided information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
- Inspected surface preparation, primers, mid-coats, top-coats on all surfaces.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
Coating QA/QC
Brace Integrated Services/ DAKOTA GASIFICATION
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment, machinery and crews.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Led crew of ten painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
Coating Inspector QA/QC
PECI/ TRANS CANADA
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
- Built, supervised and mentored two teams totaling 10 employees and leaders in receiving and inbound operations.
- Conducted inspections, tests and measurements of coating and epoxy materials to verify adherence with regulations and desired specifications.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
Utility Coating Environmental Welding Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services / KINDER MORGAN
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Supervision of safe coating and blasting applications.
- Meeting requirements of Kinder Morgan specifications and manufacture recommendations
- Inspection of flocking and hand applications of coatings on girth welds and touch ups.
- Lowering in of completed main line along with tie ins.
- Holiday detection prior to rock shield or inserting in ditch
- Compressor station install for El Paso gas creating loop around Carlsbad, NM civil requirements, BOM comparison for drawings, Welding of mainline and risers within station including bolt up and coating requirements, adherence to KM WPS and specification and conduit for electrical requirements within facility.
Education
OSHA 510
WVU
Morgantown, WV05.2023
1169 Pipeline Construction
API
Princeton, WV02.2022
Coating II
AMPP
Portland, OR05.2020
Coating
AMPP
Kansas City, MO11.2019
General Studies
NRC&TC
Princeton,WV2012
Skills
- AMPP NACE certified CIP Level II #81140
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Utility #109732
- OSHA 510 & 30
- Distribution, Mainline, Transmission, Gathering Pipeline Competent Repair of Pipeline Anomalies, Exposures Station facilities this includes new construction and repairs
- Hold Point and Witness inspections styles Create Test Inspection Plans from Specifications
- Experience with Ferrous, Non-Ferrous Metals & Concrete Substrates includes civil inspection and metallurgy concerns
- Highly experienced with all coating and mechanical tools for applications and inspection testing
- Proficient in Directional & Auger Bore Inspection Hydrostatic, Pressure, and Leak Testing
- Visual Testing Qualified for Welding
- ISN Kinder Morgan 204 & OQs Northern Natural Gas, TVA Nuclear, MPLX, Northwinds, ETC, Whitewater, and Ameren qualified
- JIRA, Microsoft, Maximo, SPOT, TRUQC, Bluebeam, LocusView, Asite, I-DATA and Enterprise software
- Familar with permitting with SWPPP FERC and land owner requests and compliance
Timeline
Chief Inspector
FIS/Kinder Morgan
02.2025 - Current
Chief Inspector
3I International Inspection Inc./Kinder Morgan
09.2024 - 12.2024
Coating Inspector
BWS Inspection/Kinder Morgan/Northwinds/ETC
05.2024 - 03.2025
Chief Inspector
MBF Inspection Services/ HF Sinclair Midstream
04.2024 - 05.2024
Coating Inspector
Self Employed Services/ City Of Richland/Pasco
03.2024 - 04.2024
Coating & Utility Inspector
Applied Consultants Inc./Marathon MPLX
01.2024 - Current
Chief Inspector
NEFS/ Kinder Morgan
12.2023 - 01.2024
Coating & Utility Inspector
3B Inspection Services / White Water Oil & Gas Co.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Chief Level I Inspector
System One / Northern Natural Gas
07.2023 - 10.2023
Coating, Environmental, Utility, Welding Inspector
BWS Inspection LLC. / KINDER MORGAN
11.2022 - 03.2023
Coating, Environmental, Welding Utility Inspector
E2 Consulting Engineers Inc. / AMEREN GAS
06.2022 - 07.2023
Nuclear Coating & Mechanical Inspector
National Inspection & Consultants /TVA NUCLEAR
02.2022 - 05.2022
Coating QA/QC
Brace Integrated Services/ DAKOTA GASIFICATION
10.2021 - 11.2021
Coating Inspector QA/QC
PECI/ TRANS CANADA
08.2021 - 11.2021
Utility Coating Environmental Welding Inspector
Natural Energy Field Services / KINDER MORGAN
09.2020 - 11.2020
OSHA 510
WVU
1169 Pipeline Construction
API
Coating II
AMPP
Coating
AMPP
General Studies
NRC&TC
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