Gerardo Figueroa
Spring,TX
Summary
Experienced Quality Control Field Inspector skilled in conducting thorough inspections of welding, rotating equipment, civil activities, structural erection, piping installation and ensuring compliance with over 30 years of experience. Expert interpreting blueprints, isometrics, orthographic drawings, P&ID diagrams and flow diagrams.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Inspector
FIS
11.2025 - Current
- Executed quality control inspections on incoming material to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Coordinated with contractor to address quality issues and uphold standards.
- Participated in initiatives to improve processes, enhancing quality and efficiency.
- Performed shop inspection to identify trends and areas for quality enhancement.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection findings and communicated results to management.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections.
- Monitored welding processes for conformance with welding procedure specification.
- Facilitated open communication between field staff and quality assurance teams to foster a collaborative work environment focused on achieving common goals.
Quality Control Inspector
Sbec
07.2019 - 10.2025
- Conducted field inspections to verify compliance with quality standards and codes.
- Reviewed documentation for accuracy and completeness of quality assurance records.
- Identified defects in materials and installations during inspection activities.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Monitored construction progress to ensure adherence to quality assurance requirements.
- Maintained records for all inspections conducted to ensure traceability.
- Inspected incoming materials for conformity with established quality control procedures.
- Monitored compliance with site standards during field inspections and reported discrepancies to management.
- Collaborated with field teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
Systems Turnover Manager
Performance Contractors
09.2006 - 06.2019
- Managed and oversaw inspection personnel to conduct inspection activities.
- Coached and mentored team members to elevate job performance.
- Building of piping, equipment, steel and civil packages.
- Maintained professionalism under pressure, effectively diffusing tense situations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive turnover plans for seamless transitions.
- Managed preparation and handover of system dossiers, including essential documentation.
- Ensured completion of all inspections and quality checks per project specifications.
- Collaborated with internal and client teams to manage system turnovers and punch list items.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for field Inspectors.
- System walk-downs with client representatives for final sign-off & turnover.
Education
No Degree - Welding (CPWI 63730409)
NWIS (National Welding Inspection School)
Burton, TX08-2022
No Degree - Pipefitter Certification
NCCER
Houston, TX04-2004
No Degree - Welding Certification
Gary Jobs Corps Center
San Marcos, TX12-1992
GED -
Gary Jobs Corps Center
San Marcos, TX05-1992
Skills
- Non-destructive testing
- QC planning
- Fabrication inspection
- Industrial safety
- Inspection and testing reports
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Non-destructive testing
- Report generation
- Blueprint interpretation and reading
- OSHA compliance
- Visual inspections
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
QA Inspector
FIS
11.2025 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Sbec
07.2019 - 10.2025
Systems Turnover Manager
Performance Contractors
09.2006 - 06.2019
No Degree - Welding (CPWI 63730409)
NWIS (National Welding Inspection School)
No Degree - Pipefitter Certification
NCCER
No Degree - Welding Certification
Gary Jobs Corps Center
GED -
Gary Jobs Corps Center